The holidays are approaching (fast) and if you tend to save some of your shopping for the last minute, here are some simple ideas for thoughtful and inspiring holiday gifts! For the aspiring yogi: Yoga mat For me, this is the perfect mat. It’s light, sticky, 100% recycle and comes with a lifetime guarantee. Massage balls These … Continue reading
So considering its still winter in NYC, I realize I am probably getting ahead of myself with these summery flavors… And I’ll admit that I am yearning for sunshine, warm weather and jean shorts, but in addition, these flavors were just too good to keep to myself! What you need: 1 head cauliflower, stems removes … Continue reading
Winter time is perfect for soup making… It warms our bones, nourishes our spirit, and allows us to combine so many healthy ingredients into one pot! My mom taught me how to make soup a few years back, and although there are many varieties, she showed me a few basics that will guarantee your soup … Continue reading
I have a serious love for avocados… so obviously, I take my guacamole pretty seriously. What you need: 2 ripe avocados 2 cloves garlic, minced Juice from one lime Salt and pepper 1 tablespoon olive oil Dice both avocados, place in a mixing bowl and mash with fork or whisk. Mix in other ingredients. Additional … Continue reading
Are you guys ready for something seriously delicious and nutritious!? Because this pesto brings some real flavor AND offers the body and mind some really magical health benefits! You will need: 1 head lacinato kale (aka dino kale) 4 ounces of fresh basil (about 1 cup) 3 tablespoons dried nettle 1/2 cup olive oil 1/4 cup … Continue reading
With a 5-day cleanse beginning next week, I have begun brainstorming (and daydreaming) about how I want this experience to look for me – which means thinking about what foods I will be eating, what new recipes I want to try, and how I can best prepare to make this cleanse as enjoyable and rewarding as … Continue reading
So I have been totally into veggie stir-fries these past few weeks. I am pretty sure it all started when I spruced up some quinoa fried rice leftovers, and it was magic in my mouth. From then on, I have been sautéing up whatever veggies I can find, scrambling in a farm-fresh egg, adding a little bit of … Continue reading
Last night, I was blessed with the opportunity to host a workshop on clean eating. Knowing that I wanted to provide this beautiful group of women with tasty and “clean” snacks, I decided to try something new. I picked up some fresh mint earlier in the week and knew that I wanted to incorporate it … Continue reading
Tuesday night I was hungry, but I was strapped for time because Jackie and I were preparing for our smoothie demo the next morning, and the idea of running out to the health food store and thinking up something for dinner was not in my cards… So, I searched around the kitchen, and I whipped … Continue reading
