On January 6th we tried an experiment. We gave up our microwave. Not for good, necessarily, but for now. I wanted to see how my family (or how I) could function without this crazy convenient appliance. I also wanted to give myself some time to research the good, the bad and the ugly of this controversial […]
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Google Play | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSSIn this episode we share our journey into a plant-based lifestyle. There were many events in the last 5 years that led us to where we are today. Although the first couple of events were medically quite […]
Dehydration. Now there is a dry subject. We tend to think of dehydration in the summer when the temperature is reaching the nineties or when we are exercising A LOT. But dehydration can occur more often than you may think. It can also have some serious side effects for adults and children alike. So let’s […]
From the wife of an Ironman… Here we go again. Interpret that phrase anyway you want. It could be “Here we go AGAIN!!!” or “Here we go – again.” Or may be it’s a neutral “Here we go, again.” I kind of think it’s a bit of all three. I never did get around to […]
Listening to Podcasts is a great way to expand your knowledge and be inspired. There are some awesome experts out there creating downloadable radio type shows to inform the masses. We have our favorite shows that revolve around – YOU GUESSED IT – health and nutrition. On our drive down to Florida a few podcasts […]
A weekend of inspiration, cooking, eating and discussion… Two weeks ago I had a telephone consultation with my latest client. We discussed his diabetes. More specifically we discussed his method for administering insulin, blood sugar highs and lows, what he eats, when he eats it and the support he gets from his friends and family. […]
Recently, I had a chance to sit down and interview Alessia from Just-a-Smidge and chat about health and nutrition. She is an energetic woman who is passionate about food. Apparently, she can really woof it down. I met Alessia through our local farmer where we pick up our delectables on a weekly basis. Despite Alessia […]
I spy with my little eye, something that is yellow? Need a hint? It’s a fruit. It’s full of vitamin C, dietary fiber and tons of other vitamins, minerals and nutrients. Give up? Lemons!!!!! Lemons are probably nature’s most versatile creations. They can be used for all sorts of culinary purposes, for many different medicinal […]
I was at an event yesterday morning where a really cool thing happened to me. I was approached by a very close friend of the family and asked if I’d be interested in going for a bike ride with him. He went on to say that he really wanted to complete a 30 mile bike […]
The best way to influence your kids with healthy habits is to have healthy habits yourself. If you eat chips, they will want chips. If you eat kale…chances are they will nibble on it like rabbits too. If you exercise, you are setting them up for life! As most of you know, Adam spent […]
