Autumn brings beautiful changing leaves, crisp cool air, strong breezes, a fresh lightness and a time of change. According to Ayurveda, October to February marks vata season with characteristics of creativity, lightness and enthusiasm. Vata is associated with a cold, windy and dry climate. As this external environmental vata increases, our internal vata often increases as well. If […]
What to eat? That is a loaded and often confusing question. Should you reach for the fat-free option over the 2%? Do you need to cut out all fats to prevent heart disease? Must you avoid fat in order to fit into your skinny jeans? While fat is often demonized, the rights types of fats are […]
As a lover of greens, I could not let National Kale Day pass without celebration! This is one of my favorite greens to enjoy, and I incorporate it in my Autumn Harvest Skillet and recipes like the Massaged Kale Salad in my Glorious Greens for Great Health Workshop! Kale is a nutrient-dense cruciferous leafy green […]
If you have brain fog, persistent fatigue, sluggish digestion or chronic illness, it is likely that toxic accumulation is contributing to your imbalances. The environment is filled with toxic insults in our air, water and food. Most chronic diseases are influenced by harmful impacts of our modern lifestyles and environment. Diets deficient in true nutrition and stuffed […]
As fall sets in and September comes to a close, it is time to share my favorite healthy recipes/foods/products/links/exercises/inspiration from the past month. As I introduced in July and continued in August, I introduced my Favorites feature to the updated Simple | Pure | WholeTMBlog, and I have some great healthy finds to share again this month to help you live a healthy […]
Snacking is central to many of ournut favorite social gatherings. It can help satisfy our hunger, provide an energy boost between meals and give us a chance to enjoy delicious food with friends and family. Choosing nutritious real food snacks is also a great way to curb cravings and avoid munching away mindlessly. With fall […]
September is Better Breakfast Month! Today I am sharing some tasty tips to improve your morning routine and a delicious, hearty recipe that is a great start to your day! Studies have shown that people who eat a balanced breakfast have decreased hunger, fewer cravings, improved cognition and reduced risks of metabolic dysfunction and obesity. Even […]
Happy International Chocolate Day! There are many observances throughout the year to celebrate the consumption of this popular food, with today commemorating the birthday of Milton S. Hershey, the American confectioner, philanthropist and founder of the Hershey Chocolate Company. Although much of the chocolate you find in the grocery store today is packed with processed sugars, non-organic dairy […]
In celebration of National Organic Harvest Month, I welcome Garrick from Juicing with G to the blog to share a fantastic infographic and some important information about The Dirty Dozen and the impact of organic versus conventional produce. Please check out his guest blog post below! Incorporating a lot of vegetables and fruits in our diet is […]
August has flown by and it is already time to share my favorite healthy recipes/foods/products/links/exercises/inspiration from the past month. In July I introduced this new Favorites feature to the updated Simple | Pure | WholeTMBlog, and I have some great new-to-me healthy finds to share again this month to help you live a healthy life! I only share resources that […]