I’m not going to lecture you on the importance of having leafy greens in your diet. Let’s just say that they should have they own food group and be a part of as many meals as possible. If the only greens in your life are broccoli and lettuces, it’s time to expand your horizons as there are varieties out there with way more nutrients More
Disclaimer- this is not a picture of me and my killer abs, although I like to pretend that it is. Chiseled abs may be what you aspire to, but in my opinion, possessing a truly strong core is much better (and may have the fortunate side effect of an attractive midsection). Physically speaking, your core is more than just your abdominal. More
There’s no denying that we all live very busy lives these days. Unfortunately self-care frequently falls to the bottom of the to-do list. Why is it so easy to discard your own health? Yes, you need to do your job, take care of chores, run errands, and care for the kids (or pets or needy friends). All of these things do need to get done, so how do you fit in exercise, grocery shopping, recipe research, and some relaxing home yoga time? If only More
I often find myself over-shopping in the produce section- snapping up as many good-looking vegetables that I can fit in my cart. Even after I’ve made my planned recipes for the week, I always find myself with several veggies leftover. Below is one of my favorite things to do with these poor orphaned produce items- drown them in a curry sauce and serve over brown rice (or any other whole grain of your choice). This is easiest if your More
Just as the sun rises each and every morning, so should your body and your yoga practice. The best way to get yourself going in the morning is to spend a few minutes saluting the sun, or in other words, practicing your sun salutations. This quick sequence can be done at any speed and modified More
In certain situations, 4 letter words really are necessary, but there is one in particular that, in my opinion, should be banned from the English language. D-I-E-T is just a nasty word that seems to always cause destruction. The problem with diets is that they just never seem to work long-term. Diets don’t work because we think of the word as referring to a temporary change and that’s the problem. When you’re only making More
How often do you find yourself staring at a full veggie drawer in the fridge and no clue what to do with it all? For me this happens at least once a week. Over the years I’ve developed a few quick and simple things to do with them (no matter what they are) to turn them into a quick meal. You can really use any vegetables- squashes, peppers, carrots, cabbage, etc. A few things you should try to include are onions, garlic, greens (broccoli, kale, chard, etc), and protein (meat, peas, even nuts) just to ensure that you getting a well rounded meal. The condiments More
The argument of not having enough time for an at-home yoga practice is just BS. Even if all that you have is 5 minutes, you can still practice daily. The most important things to focus on in a short amount of time are breathing and opening your spine. There are 6 movements of the spines to remember-
It’s that time of year again, and no, I’m not talking about holiday season. The other day I walked into one of my favorite stores (OK, I’m talking about Target) and just past the front door is now a huge, brightly colored swimsuit section. Swimsuit season (or bikini season, if you prefer) is upon us already. If your motivation from making New Year’s resolutions has worn off, then maybe More
To drink or not to drink? Ummm… Well… Drink! OK, it’s not that simple. Those who know me know that I love to enjoy a good beer with dinner or after the kiddo’s gone down for the night. This drink is not a splurge and has no guilt attached to it and neither should yours. Research has proven that moderate drinking can actually be beneficial to your health in the following ways- More
