Knowing When to Cycle Off Foods, Supplements and Exercise

One of the things we just love to do is come up with a plan of what, when and how we’re going to eat and exercise, and then get high on the hope that we’ll actually to stick with it for the rest of our lives. When the inevitable day of reckoning arrives (and it [...]

Local Greens with Balsamic-Marinated Berries

Serves 2 One peek at the ingredients tells you this is my mom’s recipe: “balsamic vinegar, aged at least 8 years… older even better”, “fresh brie or goat cheese”, “semi-course sea salt, coral, black or herbed”. My mom, Dorothy McNett, is a cooking instructor and gourmet foodie… can you tell? This makes a phenomenal spring [...]

No More Diet Roulette: The 1-2-3′s to Creating YOUR Perfect Diet

Can you honestly say that the foods you eat are exactly what you want to be eating? That they make you feel good and give you enough energy… to the point where you can put your fork down and say, “that was GOOOOOOD!”, and at the same time feel completely nourished at least four hours [...]

Golden Beet and Sunny Salad

Yield: 4 servings (pictured here with toasted pecans) Sweet golden beets are roasted to bring out their natural sugars, and then marinated in a flavorful vinaigrette to make them pop. This is a beautiful salad and is one of my staples all year round. Nutrition Tip: To roast veggies in foil without transferring aluminum to [...]

Kale Chips

Yield: 6-8 servings These mineral-rich pop ‘em in your mouth crunchies make a low-carb alternative to popcorn, potato chips or French fries. The winning formula? Salty, sour and sweet. 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 1-2 tablespoons honey or several drops liquid stevia 1 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder 1/8-1/4 [...]

10 Tips for Traveling Healthy with Food Restrictions

One of the biggest pain points for those who adhere to restricted diets — whether due to food allergies, health concerns, ethical responsibilities or simply to make better food choices — is the limitations in dining out. Worse yet, it can make traveling a nightmare. Eating out is tough, so what do you do when [...]

Grain-Free Raw “Stir-Fry” with Parsnip Rice

Serves 4 Get a stir-fried taste without the “fry”. This mock Asian raw stir-fry replaces rice with pulsed parsnips. The addition of tahini and a little extra honey help to balance any bitter, raw flavors. Nutrition Tip: Massaging fibrous or hearty vegetables breaks them down and “wilts” them slightly without cooking. This saves precious nutrients [...]

Shrimp Bisque (gluten-free, dairy-free)

Serves 4 A cold, foggy coastal day… in Colorado! This creamy, warming shellfish soup has hints of paprika and a mild kick of cayenne at the end. Full of chowdery fish flavor, yet is dairy- and gluten-free. Cashew cream is used to thicken – no heavy cream and flour. Cooking Tip: The shells of shellfish [...]

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