Welcome spring! This last week the calendar ushered in a new season. While the weather is crazy in much of our country (our Tahoe mountains are expected more snow this coming week), it is still time to think about and ready ourselves for the warmer and longer days ahead. When thinking forward, It’s best to …
I am a reformed dieter! I have spent most of my life on one diet or another, but three years ago I ditched the diets. Rather, I studied and spent one year learning to become a heath coach, then I spent a second year learning about intuitive eating, and now I am about to finish …
March is recognized as National Nutrition month. Now, I believe we always need to be mindful of our nutrition, but taking some time to highlight and focus on this concept is always worthwhile. I love this year’s theme of Fuel for the Future! As a Certified Health Coach, I believe that food is medicine, and …
One thing I really enjoy after a long day of work, is coming home and chopping vegetables. Whether I am making up a big pot of vegetable soup, tossing a green salad, or prepping vegetables to be roasted – I really enjoy the process of readying veggies. The colors, the freshness, and perhaps just the …
I have always loved cooking alongside my children. I also have fond memories of cooking with my parents. We all know that food brings people together, but it can be so much more than sitting down at the table. It really starts in the kitchen – or even the grocery store as well shop for …
Hello, February! I feel like I am coming out of a winter hibernation! Yes, I have been very quiet on my blog for sometime. Life has been as busy as usual, but my energy has been spent on taking care of myself, growing my health coaching business, learning more about emotional eating and how to …
I had a chance to chat with nutrition expert Bonnie Taub-Dix to discuss new food trends for 2023 with special information on some new Almond Breeze products. Not only a top nutritionist, Bonnie is a foodie, mom of three and grandmother—in addition to being a reliable resource for network TV—Bonnie loves cooking and sharing her knowledge and …
Two years ago, I had a huge epiphany. Diets don’t work. I know that phrase has been around for a long time, I think there are probably books with that title, but I was a lifetime dieter. I was constantly in search of the perfect diet that would transform my body into the body of …
Pumpkins, pumpkins everywhere! How I love the sweet aroma of sweet pumpkin baking in the oven. To be honest, I have been watching way too much the of Great British Bake Off lately! So the mix of watching the bakers go all out on their show stoppers, mastering the technical challenge, and sharing their signature …
A “Hello” to October means “Hello” to Halloween. As a parent and teacher, I know first-hand the excitement Halloween brings! So today I am sharing some of my kid, family, and just-for you friendly halloween fun with my No Tricks, Just Treats – A Halloween Roundup post. No Tricks, Just Treats – A Halloween Roundup …
