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I teach a nutrition class at Sam Jones Shelter every Wednesday morning and it's one of the most rewarding parts of my life. We have fascinating conversations. Today we 'took apart' a recent article about protein and looked at other parts of meat consumption-the...

Today I started the bowl with Quinoa, then I add lightly steamed Brussel's Sprouts, then tangerines atop the quinoa. Next I chopped up raw carrots and placed those on the Brussel's Sprouts, then added avocado, and finally I drizzled it with a little Ghee that I had...

Maintaining a well-stocked pantry makes everyday meals easier! You're less likely to purchase less than healthy food on the fly when you know that you have many delicious nutritious foods at your fingertips at home!   Beans and Legumes Split peas, various colors...

  Micronutrients A micronutrient is a nutrient required by the body in small amounts, such as a vitamin or a mineral. “Four elements (oxygen, carbon, hydrogen, and nitrogen) account for 96% of living matter. About 50 of the known elements occur in measurable...

Winter is cabbage season and I love cabbage! When I was growing up my Mom would steam cabbage in wedges and then drizzle it with melted butter and a little salt. That and coleslaw are still my favorite ways to eat cabbage. Cabbage is a cruciferous vegetables, like...

You can sprout all year long! It's fun to do and they're delicious and very healthy! Perfect for the New Year. Sprouts: An Instant Garden in Your Home! Sprouting is simple. All you need is a glass jar and a mesh lid or piece of cheesecloth and a rubber band. Place...

As you know I teach at Sam Jones Shelter every Wednesday and this past Wednesday was New Year's Eve and we had fun. We went over my 52 Ways to be Healthier in 2015. Much of what is it contains pertains to those who have their own shelter but all the folks in my class...

Glyphosate, introduced in 1974, is the active ingredient in the Monsanto herbicide Roundup, and is the most widely used herbicide in the United States–in 2007 185 million pounds were applied by U.S. farmers, up from 85-90 million in 2001. Its use is accelerating with...

52 Simple Ways to Be Healthier in 2015 It’s a new year and you are full of hope. This is the year you will claim or reclaim your good health! If you have a little feeling of dread in the back of your mind because this same scenario happens every year, have no fear....

No, we don't eat ice cream often, but homemade is nice when we do. You can purchase organic ingredients and have the choice of ingredients that work for you. If you don't have an ice cream maker, just freeze and place the frozen chunks in a food processor and pureed...

If you have plans to make 2015 your year to obtain your good health, then I'm here to help. The key to success is to make small, sustainable steps! Join me and have fun while you learn so much, are well-supported, and by Spring feel like a new you! We'll take some...

Staying Slim through the Holidays The holiday season is renowned for being the packing-on-the-pounds season. The following tips will help you to maintain or even loose weight during the season. Chocolates in boxes are everywhere… Don’t have them on your desk or in...

This Thursday, November 13th from4:00 to 8:00 p.m., I will be teaching at Veteran's Choice. The class will be primarily a cooking class and will be fun and delicious! It's a simple, tasty meal that the Veterans will learn to make and then enjoy! Winter Greens with...

Your Path to Health. 2015 is the program I have developed to help you make small, sustainable steps to health . This is NOT a Boot camp or Challenge! This is not another resolution you'll make that you can't sustain because you're in deprivation mode. This 2-month...

These are wonderful on your favorite burger, on Panini or a crackers with a semi-hard cheese.Place in a pretty jar for a wonderful hostess gift. Pickled Jalapenos with Bourbon  Ingredients: 1 pound jalapeno peppers 1 ¼ cups distilled white vinegar 1 cup bourbon ½ cup...

Did you know that I have developed wellness/health programs for businesses? Please click on my Services page to learn more. I love to work with businesses and groups of people. I can assist so many people with something as important maintaining or obtaining good...

I absolutely love teaching at Sam Jones Shelter in Santa Rosa. The class is interesting mainly because of the really interesting people who attend. I teach nutrition, but would love to adjunct my classes...with your help! Are you a Dentist? Do you do muscle testing?...

The Second Brain   Gut Instincts  The digestive system, more commonly referred to as simply, the ‘gut’ is now also being called the ‘second-brain.’ Why, the second-brain? Michael Gershon at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, New York, states that, “A lot of the...

Do try this season- appropriate dressing on your favorite spinach salad. Pomegranate Dressing 6 Tbsp pomegranate juice 3 Tbsp olive oil 2 tsp Dijon mustard 1 small clove garlic, minced ¼ tsp  sea salt Freshly ground pepper to taste Instructions Whisk dressing...

Most people that I have worked with as their nutritionist don't understand their lab results. They may understand some of the basics like LDL or HDL cholesterol but often times not the rest of the results. I firmly believe that education is a big part of health. We...