There are many things you do to find center. You downward dog. Your thumbs turn green. You find comfort in the smell of fresh baked bread kneaded by the strength of your hands. You escape…for a few blissful moments and return feeling rejuvenated. This last weekend, I escaped with my Fiance. Our weekend opened up […]
Another Revolution is coming…
We should give the kids what they should get and what we think they should have. And if they don’t like it, they’ll get used to it. – Jamie Oliver Jamie Oliver was the Ted Prize winner for 2010. His inspirational, impassioned presentation on why we need to change the way we eat has, in […]
Keys to Success: Sleep and Breakfast
This week is National School Breakfast Week and Sleep Awareness Week. While the two seemingly are unrelated, they go hand-in-hand. School-age child or not, getting a good night’s sleep and eating a good breakfast helps jump start your metabolism and get your day going! Question for parents: What do you do the night before your […]
Food and Sex – What really goes on behind closed doors
Sex sells and a google search for foods that boost your sex drive, enhance the libido, or increase sexual performance yields over 1 million results! Where does one begin and what information should we try or toss? Instead of picking up the latest magazine I perused a handful of those 1 million results, searched for […]
Weekly Recipe – Egg & Spinach Whole Grain Goodness
Prep time: 4 minutes Cook time: 1 minute Serving Size: 1 breakfast sandwich to keep you going! This sandwich is perfect for when I am rushing to a 9:30 class and have to swim afterwards. It keeps hunger away and I feel I had a good breakfast! Plus, I can easily make another one for […]
Step 1: Win a Pedometer
On March 1, 2011 at 3:30 pm one lucky subscriber was randomly drawn for the pedometer give-away! Congratulations to… Mateja …on winning the Accusplit pedometer! Wearing a pedometer is an easy way to take those first steps towards wellness. 10,000 steps is the daily recommended goal; however, the average person’s total daily steps is less […]
Weekly Recipe – Fresh Chicken Spring Rolls w/Shallot Spinach Sauce
Fresh Basil, Tarragon Chicken Spring Rolls w/Shallot Spinach Sauce Makes 8 spring rolls Approximate prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 35 minutes Assembly time: 30 minutes I have always been fascinated by the fresh spring roll and have been seeing more of them at local bridal fairs. Some are traditional Thai with shrimp and others […]
A Sodium Frame of Mind
There was nothing really surprising in the 2010 Dietary Guidelines. The report reminded us that we have an obesity epidemic and should balance calories and physical activity to maintain a healthy weight. In the 112 page document there were also key recommendations. The recommendations were the same principals stressed due to increasing evidence that 1) […]
2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans: What you should take away
Every five years the dietary guidelines for Americans are reviewed and updated based on comprehensive studies of our nation’s health. They are jointly issued by the Departments of Agriculture and Health and Human Services. But what exactly are they and why should you care? The guidelines are recommendations, advice, or tips on how to eat […]
Weekly Recipe – Stuffed Baked Apples
Stuffed Baked Apples Serves 2 Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 30 – 40 minutes Tired of chocolate? Okay who am I kidding, I never tire of chocolate. I do, however, occasionally want a dessert that is delicious, filling and doesn’t leave me feeling guilty in the morning. Stuffed baked apples are the answer! It […]