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Focus on the true spirit of Christmas- and the act of giving!  Not just material things, but more meaningful gifts; meaningful to others and to you. -Give your co-worker a gift certificate for that yoga studio around the corner and plan to attend a class together in the New Year.   -Give your spouse a […]

Preparing a turkey but not interested in a pile of leftover meat from the leftovers? Tired of turkey soup? Here’s an idea: roast a bone-in turkey breast! I’ve done that in lieu of a whole bird the last several years and it’s gone over quite well. I’ll typically do a two-day brine, the roast it […]

Only three days left until Christmas!  If you're not hosting the holiday dinner, now is the time to check in with your host and investigate what the meal is going to be, and based upon that, what you can bring to contribute.   While I'm NOT suggesting that you bring your own meal, if you find […]

Sign up for a holiday race! Whether you’ve run recreationally or competitively (or not at all!), holiday themed 5 or 10ks or fun runs, for example, tend to promote the festive time of year and can be more inviting to those new to the racing scene. Having the race goal will encourage you to stick […]

If you are making a dessert, try to make it Paleo friendly by using alternative ingredients. Just yesterday, I made truffles to bring to a holiday party using coconut oil & coconut butter in lieu of dairy (butter) and no one knew the difference! Raw cacao powder worked in place of a soy-emulsified chocolate bar, […]

Are you hosting the family Christmas Eve party, or Christmas Day itself? If so, what a wonderful opportunity to develop a healthy, but still tasty meal in keeping with all of your nutritional standards. Write your list out today so you can plan to shop and prep accordingly and have everything ready in good time […]

With Christmas only one week away, you may be getting more stressed about last minute shopping, party planning and so on.  DON'T let that be a reason to throw your healthy food planning and nutrition out the door.   In times of stress more than ever, being mindful and planning ahead serves you even better […]

In the mood for one of the many holiday drinks that are offered this time of year at the coffee drinks?  Peppermint Mochas, Gingerbread Lattes and Eggnog Shakes are but a few of the many choices you'll come across on a menu at your local cafe. Before you splurge- make sure you know what you're […]

Another holiday favorite is that old standby, the green bean casserole with fried onion on top!  Healthy?  Not quite!Let's start by substituting the typical canned green bean ingredient with a healthier fresh choice- broccoli! Heat the oven to 500' and place an empty baking sheet inside. Meanwhile, cut raw broccoli into even wedges and toss […]

Love the sweetness of Grandma’s Sweet Potato Casserole but feeling really over the whole marshmallow thing? Try this healthy substitute: Purée yams baked in water; place in a glass casserole dish. Sauté sliced golden delicious apples in olive oil with a sprig of rosemary til softened but not mushy. Spoon on top of yams. Toast […]