I’m enjoying the arrival of summer by eating what’s in season and doesn’t require a stovetop or oven. Along the way I add protein, fiber and nutrients. The answer to breakfast or a snack has become a delicious smoothie. The possibilities are endless, but I use a basic template and customize based on availability or what I’d like to get into my diet that day. The protein component offers many options to choose from…added nuts, seeds, protein powders, oats are all ways to incre

I love the nourishing ingredients in this soup: turmeric, ginger and miso combine with adaptable ingredients to create a simple, soothing meal. I change this recipe with the seasons. During cooler seasons, replace the pea pods and greens with your favorite root and winter vegetables. I like cubed turnips and thinly sliced cabbage. In this case, increase the cooking time for the vegetables by about 5 minutes. Ingredients (serves 4) 1 cup sliced pea pods 4 ounces fresh shiitake

This recipe is dairy-free and instead uses creamy coconut milk which I love for its neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory properties. Coconut has a unique fatty acid composition that is rich in medium chain fatty acids, a super healthy brain fuel. Makes 6-8 servings 2 - 3 lb Cherry tomatoes on the vine 20 Garlic cloves, peeled 3 shallots, cut in thirds 1 can unsweetened coconut milk Olive or Avocado oil for drizzling Salt and pepper to taste Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place

The Holiday Season is upon us, and this means a wonderful time for some and a difficult time for many. We are living through times of uncertainty and ambiguity which can be overwhelming. Some are grieving over the loss of loved ones. This year has been unprecedented and the way we shape our holiday will be unprecedented as well. Here are some suggestions from board certified health coach Maria D. Zepeda on how to better cope with the challenges we face during the 2020 holiday

Probiotics and prebiotics have become buzz words, but it is important to understand what they actually do and how to get them in your diet. The digestive tract is home to more than 500 species of bacteria, comprising about 100 trillion bugs altogether. Collectively, they are tremendously important for overall health. We give these bugs a home; in exchange, they do a variety of things for us. First of all, what are probiotics? They are the beneficial gut bacteria. What is so

Besides being phytonutrient rich, this salad offers up 8 grams of dietary fiber per serving and 5 grams of protein. It’s delicious, too! Nutritional yeast can be a substitute for the Parmesan for those who want a dairy-free version. For those that can tolerate dairy, the Parmesan is actually another detox enhancing element! Be sure to drain the kale very well using a salad spinner or spin wrapped in a clean dish towel. That way it will not dilute the dressing. Bonus – This

Ayurveda, a 5000-year-old healing system from India, is the practice of balancing one’s constitution by using diet, lifestyle and herbal preparations. It is based on the concept that health and wellness depend upon a balance between mind, body and spirit. It relies heavily on living in accordance with the season. Here is what Cheryl McSherry, a certified Ayurvedic Practitioner, has to say about staying balanced during the winter season: In Ayurvedic medicine, winter is known

Fill in the blank. What word would you use to describe this time of year? Wonderful, stressful, joyful? The 2019 Holiday Season is upon us. This means that it’s a wonderful time for some and a stressful time for others. What can you do to avoid getting caught up in the stress of the holiday season? Or even better, how do you go from feeling stressed out to actually enjoying it? Here are some suggestions from health coach Maria Zepeda at healthyheartcoaching.com. Recognize you