Wellness, Nutrition, Education & Yoga

Summertime cooking should be relaxed and groovy. Especially if you are on vacation. I wish that we could all whisk away together to one of my favorite foodie spots - the Italian region of Tuscany. Unfortunately, it is not 100% safe to travel yet. What if we just bring Tuscany to us? Now you can with my favorite Tuscan Lentil stew. Anyone can do this. Basically it's a small bit of prep, then simmer till dinner! Dust off the Dutch oven, and let's eat al Fresco. This dish is

Healthy, authentic meals always resonate with me during times when I want to feel connected to distant cultures from around the world. I love this zesty, fresh take on a traditional spicy fish stew. It is rich and bold in flavor but surprisingly light and lean for the summer. Enjoy! #nutrition #wellness #wellbeing #livingwell #healthy

Learn how to make bone broth from things already in your kitchen. Make it with love & make it yourself.

It's almost that time of the year. The weather cools (everywhere but Florida), and the scent of fresh, crisp days abound. Soon it will be time for Pumpkin Spice Lattes, warm apple pie, and hot toddies. However...don't get carried away and sabotage your waistline. Here's a great way to enjoy the things you love about fall and still stay present in health and wellness. Make your own Pumpkin spice mix, and add it to everything. Sprinkle on pancakes, mix into yogurt with strawb

This easy and delicious soup is so good for you. Perfect on a winter’s day to brighten your spirit and tummy. Pumpkin contains lots of potassium and zinc to prevent the onset of cardiovascular disease and hypertension (high blood pressure). The pulp and the seeds are rich in magnesium required for bone and tooth health. Coconut curry pumpkin soup: Steam, peel & seed pumpkin. Save seeds for roasting and topping. Sauté red curry paste in olive oil and add 2 tablespoons of soy

Stop your mind from time traveling to the past or projecting into the future. Be present NOW, and find gratitude in everything we do. Today is enough, and you are enough. Focus on what you do have. Leave behind regrets. #tipoftheweek #WELL #wellness #weeklytip #wellness

Tip #6: Buy Beans and Go MEATLESS Inexpensive, vegetarian protein source - CHEAP veggie that is also a complex carb and plant-based protein that fights off hunger for hours Add to any meal, salad, easy to cook -Cook up a large batch or prep right out of the can Low in fat & no cholesterol - Part of both the heart healthy & diabetic diets #6spendingtips #lunchbox #healthynibbles #healthymunchies #2017 #health #mindfuleating #tipoftheweek #livingwell #wellness #eatyourveggies

Tip #5 : Batch Cooking Make A Big Meal On The Weekends - Prep and cook Chili, Chicken Soup, Stew, Tomato Sauce, and Grilled Chicken for the whole week Freeze part of your prep to be "reimagined" later in the week -Cook up a large batch of plain ground chicken that can be added to stretch your chili, lasagna, tacos or lettuce wraps another day Avoid "food fatigue" if you hate leftovers - Think in small batches and plan make enough dinner for one extra day to take as a lunch.

​​I've been "rolling" around this idea for weeks. (Haha) I wanted to tackle creating one of my favorite take-away foods without the added nonsense that can derail a healthy diet. My main questions were: How can I lower my sodium intake, nix the white rice obsession, and control exactly what goes in my sushi roll? Would it be easy? Surprisingly, YES. There were so many flavors packed into the brown rice and salmon. I didn't even need soy sauce. Adding tangy greek yogurt bou

Nothing pleases me more than trying a new vegetable and LOVING it! I have been dicing, slicing, and spiraling Jicama in everything from salad to gumbo. Here is a fresh take on Thai cucumber salad. Remember to add a healthy protein like edamame, garbanzo, or lean chicken breast to make it complete. Ingredients: 2 pickling cucumbers 1 carrot 1/3 jicama peeled 2 Tbsp Rice Wine Vinegar 3 Tbsp sweet Thai chili sauce 1 tsp sesame oil 1 Tbsp sesame seeds Parsley for garnish Recipe