It’s raining here in LA; not atypical in the least during this time of year and quite frankly, we need it! And since it’s still rather mild in terms of temperature, especially in comparison to where I was for a few weeks during the holidays (England- where temps were barely over 0°C), it’s really not […]
Read More ›Wondering what Spigarello is? I was, too! Just goes to show that all of us can keep learning a thing or two by following the age-old advice of trying something new each week at the farmer’s market! This leafy green which I learned about only a few weeks ago is native to southern Italy, but […]
Read More ›One of my favorite parts of our beautiful holiday in England was the abundance of farm to table dining, everywhere we went. That, paired with the ease of being able to run anywhere, something I highly recommend for everyone (and if running isn’t your thing- walk! Both are the most simple and natural things a […]
Read More ›Or so says a study which was the focus of an article (1) in last week’s NY Times. Guess that means it’s great news for everyone who’s made cutting down on, or eliminating sugar completely one of their top resolutions (or ideally, goals) for the start of the new year? Not so fast. Why? It […]
Read More ›How happy are you with where you are, this very moment? Health, Family, Career? I always like to take the last day of the year as a time to reflect, to be very honest with myself and assess where things stand. Am I fulfilled with what I’m doing every day? Am I challenging myself enough? […]
Read More ›You’ve spent weeks (or months) shopping for holidays, preparing and cooking lovely meals for family gatherings and now, with only six days left before 2017 is upon us, it’s time to ask yourself if you’ve remembered one very important person: you. Treat yourself! And do it now, rather than shrugging your shoulders and waiting for […]
Read More ›Tired of turkey? Why not go for the other white meat? When sourced properly, a lovely pork loin, stuffed with veggies and herbs can make for a deliciously decadent alternative to the traditional roast turkey. Who ever said Christmas Dinner had to be unhealthy? Properly sourced proteins (check out eatwild.com if you don’t have a […]
Read More ›Undoubtedly! In fact, in my opinion, on the occasion that dessert is partaken of, I am of the impression that it should most definitely involve chocolate. But are all chocolates the same? Not at all. Like with any other packaged food item, even labels such as ‘natural’ or ‘organic’ have to be taken with a […]
Read More ›As I head to the UK to spend the holidays, it seemed quite fitting to focus this week’s healthy holiday tip on how to keep on track while traveling. It doesn’t have to be a case of shrugging your shoulders and deciding there’s no choice but to eat poorly the moment you step on the […]
Read More ›Save Print Holiday Pumpkin Pie Author: Nell Stephenson Recipe type: Dessert Cuisine: Holiday Serves: 8-12 Perfectly Paleo Pumpkin Pie will leave no one wanting for a crust. With a focus more on savory than sweet, as well as a nice healthy dose of fat from coconut, the glycemic index is lower, too, leaving you far less likely to […]
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