A good friend of mine said recently, “I find it really embarrassing to eat out at a restaurant with my new husband now that I know I need to avoid wheat/gluten and dairy. It’s such a hassle ordering. Could you write an article on how to make it easier to...
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Chocolate for the Heart & Romance
Oh, the most romantic of holidays, and my personal favorite, Valentine’s Day. February is also Heart Health month and, lucky for us, chocolate can be beneficial for both! For many of us, chocolate is a must in our diets. So it is helpful to know more about its...
Spicy Apple Cider – Yum for the holidays!
A traditional holiday beverage full of beneficial spices and nutritious apples. 4 cups fresh organic apple juice ½ tsp cloves 5 slices fresh ginger 1/2T black peppercorns ½ tsp chili pepper flakes 2 cinnamon sticks ¼ tsp each cinnamon, cardamon, garam masala, nutmeg...
The Plane is Full of Sleepy Folks
Do we wait until we get on a plane to catch up on some much-needed rest? I wonder. I am flying to Chicago for a conference and everyone around me is sleeping. Many look worn out. Do we wait until we are forced to just sit to get some much-needed rest?
Sleep Does Burn Fat & Build Muscle
One of my clients gained almost four pounds of muscle and lost almost two pounds of fat by catching up on her sleep. Wow! I talk about this all the time but this client now gets it. Restorative sleep produces growth hormone which helps our bodies burn fat and build...
Feeling Sleep Deprived!
Running on 4 hours of interrupted sleep feels just like I remember it. My brain is foggy, I’m craving carbohydrates and I’m grumpy. Go figure! I finished up my conference in Las Vegas, went to bed in my hotel room about 10pm, fell asleep about 11pm, and...
