Can we talk about sweet potatoes for a minute?I have a very strong affinity for them, I think they are perfect, and sweet, and wonderful, and quite frankly my life is better because sweet potatoes are in it.They are on my staple grocery list.
Weight Loss Foods
Late Summer Harvest Veggie Soup
Challenge: Your nutrition guru told you to eat more veggiesProblem: You have no idea how to do it, and if you see another salad you may go postal!Solution: A simple, delicious pot of veggie soupI typically end up making a pot of this
Strawberry Chia Pudding Pot
You will be hard pressed to walk down a health food store aisle these days and not be bombarded with chia seeds smacked into nearly every product possible. One of the frustrating things about health food trends is that food companies have a tendency
Pumpkin Seed Crusted Cod
I hear this alot: "I love ordering fish when I am in a restaurant but have no idea how to make it taste good at home." Can you relate? Never fear, Abra to the rescue. This is a recipe that kids and picky partners will love. Jordan, my BF, said, "Why
5 Healthy Chocolate Recipes You Should Make Right Now
With all my talk of kale you may imagine I never eat treats, you would be wrong. Although I am drenched in vehement support of leafy greens, as far as I'm concerned, there is only one true perfect food on the planet.My friends, I am talking about
5 Butternut Squash Recipes to make before fall is over!
I have an affinity for butternut squash, and most other orange flesh veggies. On a chilly fall night I love nothing more than a big plate of sautéed greens and a bowl of something orange.While we are still in the heart of the season run to your
Mashed Cauliflower with Balsamic Onions
A few years ago I was coaching a client through a no sugar no white carbohydrate protocol. During one session we were talking about smell and how 75% of what we perceive as taste is actually smell. I told her that through the initial stages of this
Chia vs. Flax vs. Hemp. Which Seed is Better?
I have a quick little video for you to tackle the great seed debate.Chia vs. Flax vs. Hemp which seeds should you consume and why? I am asked this question quite frequently, and for good reason. This health foodie world can get quite confusing
Mushroom Barley Soup with Kale and Pumpkin
Snuggling up on a chilly night requires a bowl of nourishing soup. My kitchen in the winter is a a mecca for nourishing soup. A few little notes about this recipe. It's simple. Seriously simple. But there are a few things that make it special. I
Dandelion Greens with Goat Cheese and Nectarines
Goat Cheese Creamed Dandelion Greens is a marvel you guys. Also, have you ever had dandelion greens? Yes, I'm talking about the weed dandelion. What if I told you that by eating this 'weed' as part of your daily diet you could; Encourage weight loss,
