A Great Day at the Races

Aloha from beautiful Kona… Couldn’t resist sticking around for an extra couple of days of W & R ( work and relaxation ) after the race on Saturday this time. Another plus to being mobile with my work! The race was another beautiful day on this course, one which is so special, sacred almost, as […]

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Product Recommendation: Nordic Naturals

What supplements should I take?” is a very, very common question new clients and blog readers ask me. With half of Americans taking vitamins and supplements regularly, according to Gallup1, it’s no wonder we often don’t think twice before picking up yet another bottle of what we think of as being a safe, natural, healthy […]

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Hidden Ways to Beat Bloating are Not Actually That Hidden

Bloating is not normal. Yes, you might experience it, and your sister might and so might your mother but common does not mean normal or acceptable. And it also doesn’t mean it’s something you’re stuck with. It’s an uncomfortable subject to discuss, but a more uncomfortable thing to experience. This in and of itself inherently […]

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Transdermal Toxins: What is Your Skin Eating?

I’m horrified, although I shouldn’t be, given what I know about food. I just got home from a workshop all about ingredients of what goes into our lotions, our makeup, our sunscreens…even the baby wash and powder we put on our little ones. I proudly signed on to be part of Beautycounter’s mission just over […]

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Dining in Santa Barbara? MUST EAT: INDUSTRIAL EATS!

Hello from Santa Barbara! This is a place near and dear to my heart as it’s just a stone’s throw from where my husband and I were married, and the perfect getaway from LA. I’ve spent the last two days as a guest of a fitness retreat, to entertain collaborating on the nutritional component of […]

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VEGGIES A – Z: C for COLLARDS

Why is it that so many of us get stuck in a veggie rut, especially when it comes to the leafy greens?
There is more to life than spinach…and even than my beloved kale! Enter the collard green. Often used in Southern-style cooking, collard greens are similar in nutrition to kale, but they have a heartier […]

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Paleoista Product Feature: 5 Bar Beef

Do you know where your meat is coming from? I mean, really, really know? This goes beyond just having a quick glance at a label at the health food shop that says ‘grass fed’… and then in small print, ‘grain finished’. As savvy as we as consumers are getting, there’s still a big margin for […]

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Veggies A-Z: B for Brussels Sprouts

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve had the same experience when I tell guests I’ll be serving these cute little crucifers as part of a dinner I’m hosting, or suggest to a client that they incorporate them into their weekly eating regime. “Eew! I hate them!” or “My mom used to steam the […]

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Welcome to Veggies A- Z: Asparagus

From artichokes to zucchini (err- ok, that’s technically a fruit!) there are endless varieties of veggies for us to enjoy to make up the majority of the carbohydrate component of any healthy, balanced eating approach. Regardless of whether one follows a vegan regime, a Paleo inspired diet or even (gasp) adheres to the recommendations of […]

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