The 7th Core Principle to Lasting Health: Building Your Health Allies
April 28, 2010 by Alison
Filed under Articles, Health & Nutrition Articles
Are you the type who thinks you have to “go it alone” or scrape by with minimal attention when it comes to health and taking care of yourself? If so, you probably need to re-evaluate the 7th focal point in my 7 Core Principles to Lasting Health. The 7th point is Building Your Health Allies, [...]
Veggie Juice Smoothie
April 20, 2010 by Alison
Filed under Beverages, Breakfast/Brunch, Healthy Recipes, Smoothies and Shakes, Vegetarian/Vegan Dishes
Serves 2 Who says you can’t make a smoothie out of veggies? This cheery spring smoothie is a detox in a glass – your liver will thank you for it. And if you can’t “swallow” the taste of veggie juice, this fruity concoction makes the medicine go down in the most delightful way. Great for [...]
Doing it YOUR Way: A Nutrition Program in Your Own Style
April 6, 2010 by Alison
Filed under Articles, Health & Nutrition Articles
As I get ready to launch my Body by Body Metabolic Typing® Program, I’m reminded of a survey I sent out for my mindful eating students last fall. At first, I thought the survey was skewed: I couldn’t figure out why I had three even piles of data with no average reading. How could a [...]
Local Greens with Balsamic-Marinated Berries
March 22, 2010 by Alison
Filed under Chicken and Poultry Dishes, Healthy Recipes, Raw Foods, Salads and Salad Dressings, Side Dishes, Vegetarian/Vegan Dishes
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 [...]
Golden Beet and Sunny Salad
March 17, 2010 by Alison
Filed under Healthy Recipes, Salads and Salad Dressings
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
March 17, 2010 by Alison
Filed under Appetizers and Snacks, Healthy Recipes, Salads and Salad Dressings, Side Dishes
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
March 12, 2010 by Alison
Filed under Articles, Health & Nutrition Articles
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
March 10, 2010 by Alison
Filed under Ethnic Recipes, Healthy Recipes, Raw Foods, Salads and Salad Dressings, Side Dishes, Vegetarian/Vegan Dishes
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 [...]
