I know, I know… you’re thinking I must be on some kind of a pork kick, right? While it’s true I have been eating a bit more pork, grass fed beef and bison at this time of year, it’s not atypical. Chalk it up to eating with the seasons, or wanting something that feels […]
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I get it; no one likes to clean up a messy pan with baked on grease or splattered oil. So using a handy nonstick surface makes total sense, right? Err… not so fast. Did you know that there’s actually a link between many a chemical which is used on skillets, ranging from cheap options at […]
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After being in business as an entreprenuer over the last 20 years, I’ve begun to receive inquiries from clients and readers not just about my areas of expertise (food, nutrition, cooking, sport and skincare) but about how to build a business. And while my areas of interest and experience lie within the health + wellness […]
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If you’re not eating pork, why not? It’s one thing if this component of your diet is due to religious reasons, but don’t let fear of fat or the misconception that pork is somehow bad for you be the reason to avoid it. The key with buying pork, just as with buying all our proteins, […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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