I recently discovered that a friend of mine is making some very delightful palm wax candles. As soon as I saw that she was selling these little babies, I hopped right over to her Etsy shop and picked a few out. I had just been thinking how I wanted my apartment to “smell like Christmas,” but I was torn on …
What the heck can I do with coconut butter?!
Coconut butter (sometimes called Coconut Cream Concentrate) is a great snack to reach for when you want something sweet to eat or just for an energy boost. It’s a good source of lauric acid which, according to Mary Enig and Sally Fallon on page 48 of their book “Eat Fat, Lose Fat,” is “a proven antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal agent that’s …
For the Love of Almonds (and Some Omega 3/6 Fats Talk)
Nutty delights. I used to LOVE roasted almonds and wouldn’t touch the raw ones, but when you know better you can do better. Oh, almonds! People have such a love affair with almonds. The trouble is, they’re really not something we should be eating lots of all the time. Really. Especially not if they’re straight from the bag to our …
2010 Healthy Holiday Gift Guide: Paleo Edition
Well, it’s that time of year again! ‘Tis the season to be HEALTHY! Check out some of my Healthy Holiday Gift Ideas for your gift-giving pleasure this season. With gifts for all of the different folks in your life and at price points from under $15 up to over $100, there’s something for everyone. For the Paleo-Snacker: Nesco Dehydrator & Jerky …
Monday Motivation: Are You Driving Your Life or Is Your Life Driving You?
Priorities, choices and happiness have been on my mind a lot lately so I figured this would be a good topic to throw out there and to get people thinking about a bit more regularly. When I decided to pursue nutrition coaching as a full-time career, it wasn’t without great pause. I was living an a nice, top-floor, one-bedroom apartment …
Cooking Class: 11/21/10 “Healthy Holiday Desserts & Sides”
Join us for this fun and interactive class!Click here to register. Sunday, November 21, 2010 from 2 – 4pm Join me along with E. Chloé Lauer of Zest for Life Today for a healthy holiday cooking class here in San Francisco. Click here to register. Learn how to prepare four delicious healthy dishes. These sides and desserts are fantastic for Thanksgiving, Christmas …
Monday Motivation: Strength & Flexibility
I don’t get to yoga very often. In fact, I almost never go unless I’m visiting my family and friends in New Jersey. I like it mostly for the quality time it affords me with my mom (and often my dad, too) and the mental and spiritual introspection that happens while I’m on the mat. It’s something I love to …
My Top 6 Picks for Fast & Cheap Eats in San Francisco
A slaw burger with bacon, sans bun from Prather Ranch Grill. 1. Prather Ranch Meat Company Grill Location: The Ferry Building (Pier 1/ The Embarcadero) Grill is open Tuedays & Saturdays, outside at The Ferry Building Farmers Market, the butcher shop is open daily Website Why eat here? Prather Ranch meats are pasture raised and certified organic. The people who work …
Interviewed by Leah Salmon of The Natural You Network
I was recently interviewed by Leah Salmon of The Natural You Network on several health and nutrition related topics. The interview covers: how my journey into health and wellness began the reasons why I wrote The 21-Day Sugar Detox Manual my thoughts on why sticking to a whole foods diet is hard for people the basics of a Paleo Diet …
Priorities for Eating Paleo on a Budget
Eating with a Paleo or Primal approach can seem daunting when you realize that you are no longer going to rely on the cheap, filler ingredients you may have become accustomed to buying on a regular basis. No more rice and beans. No more bread, pasta or cereal. These are all cheap foods. And rightfully so; they provide poor nutritional …