Food, Nutrition, and Lifestyle

I really didn't want to get rid of all these wonderful recipes and daily tools. A healthy lifestyle is such a big part of who I am and helps fuel me to do what I do now. I hope it inspires you to do the same!

Recipe: Pesto Green Bean Salad

Now that I no longer have as much time to spend in the kitchen as I once did, I can better empathize with those whose job doesn't include...

Recipe: Sweet Potato Casserole

Healthier version of sweet potato casserole!

Recipe: Best Kale Salad

Let's be honest. As much as we know greens are good for us, shoving a piece of raw kale in our mouth is the equivalent of downing a dose...

Recipe: Asparagus with Egg

Asparagus with Egg recipe

Recipe: Summer Wraps

Stay cool with these simple summertime wraps!

Recipe: Mung Bean Tacos

All I can say is . . . OMG. I'm usually such a simple eater - grilled and roasted veggies, big salads, easy to prepare meals. Tacos never...

Recipe: Bliss Bowl

Oooooo - it's getting to be my favorite time of year (minus the daylight savings part)! But spring and warmer weather means it's time to...

Recipe: Mushroom Soup w/ Spinach & Kelp

If you need a quick and super nutritious mid week meal, this will become a go to! Of course, you must like mushrooms. (I have a few...

Recipe: Cacao Superfood Elixir

I can barely go a day without this natural mood booster - and I'm not talking a Hershey's bar (although I'm not opposed to some peanut...

Recipe: Kitchari

Kitch -a - WHAT? Kitchari! This healthy and easy to prepare 'porridge' is one of my favorite dishes from India and one of the most...

Recipe: Ayurvedic Spice Blend

This spice blend is taken straight from my favorite Ayurvedic cookbook entitled "Eat, Taste, Heal" and since many people are not familiar...

Recipe: Braised Cabbage

While the temperatures are nice and warm here in sunny SoCal, I understand much of the country is still under a blanket of cold and snow....

Recipe: Pumpkin Soup

Finally! It's been cold enough to inspire me to get out the pots and make soup. We've had a mild winter thus far in Southern California,...

Don't Fear the FAT!!!

If you’re still believing that a low fat diet is an effective weight loss strategy, we need to update your operating system! The fear of...

Recipe: Gluten Free Penne w/Spinach and Mushrooms

Whenever I'm craving comfort food but don't want to throw my digestive tract overboard, this is my go to meal. I can eat sauteed garlic,...

Recipe: Crispy Brussels with Miso Sauce

I stole this from my friend when she made it for me over Thanksgiving break. She paired it with a wonderful sesame encrusted tuna filet....

5 Supplements To Boost Immunity

This time of year can be challenging health wise even in the best of times. For obvious reasons, now more than ever we need to take...

Recipe: Carb Phobic's Pasta

Through my long journey in the health and wellness fields, I've acquired certain, shall we say, quirks in my eating routine. While I love...

Recipe: Creamy Cauliflower Soup

One of my favorite dishes for Fall - creamy cauliflower soup!

Recipe: Green Bean Salad

Last week, I received a bag of organic green beans in a produce box from Imperfect Foods, a company that prevents food waste by...

Must Have Props For At Home Workouts

Working out from home these days? You need these.

Recipe: Salted Dark Chocolate

Once you try making your own chocolate you'll never go back to buying store brands.

Recipe: Kitchen Sink Salad

It's almost August and four months into quarantine, I'm a tad tired of coming up with 'new and exciting' things to eat and equally...

Recipe: Tahini Detox Dressing

Unless I'm only using olive oil and lemon, this is my go to dressing recipe. Creamy and tangy you can also use it drizzled over roasted...

Recipe: Sweet Potato 'Chips'

My favorite way to eat sweet potatoes is so simple! Working on my video game, but here it is. Enjoy!