This is a delicious way to get in your protein and some superfoods all in one convenient snack! This snack has a good balance of protein, fat, and carbs. Because of the sugar content, albeit natural (honey or agave), I recommend eating these in the morning or just prior to a workout (unless you opt for the stevia as a sweetener). You may need to play with the proportions of various ingredients to satisfy your preferences for taste and … Read More
Clean & Lean 14-Day Detox
I am so excited to announce my latest program—the Clean & Lean 14-Day Detox! What makes this program unique is that it is an amalgam of other detox programs I have been offering for years, it yields great results, and it is very easy to follow. So why detox? Well, the fact is we are primal beings living in an industrialized society. We are surrounded and inundated by toxins every day. We inhale them in the air we … Read More
The Latest in Natural Products
I spent the better part of this past weekend at the Natural Products Expo in Baltimore. While many of you may be thinking that walking the halls of a convention hall may not be the ideal way to spend such a gorgeous Fall weekend, for a health and nutrition geek like me, it was like a kid in a candy shop! As many of you know, I am an outdoor enthusiast, but I figure there are likely to be more … Read More
Anti-Inflammatory Soup
Made with fresh, whole foods, this sweet tasting, cold soup is an excellent tonic for inflammatory conditions. And for vegetarians, the yogurt makes this a balanced meal with all the essential amino acids. This recipe was shared by my friend Jen Smith. Thanks again, Jen! (serves 4) 2 cucumbers, seeded and peeled 1 Avocado, chopped 4 medium carrots, sliced 1 cup whole, unsweetened, organic yogurt 3 cups organic vegetable broth 1 tsp tumeric 1 tsp corriander 2 garlic cloves … Read More
Some Cautions About Soy
When I first came into this business of health and nutrition more than 16 years ago now, soy was considered a health food. It was soon to become the most mass-produced American crop and was appearing in the ingredients labels of thousands of products that we consume every day. Many viewed soy as an excellent vegetarian source of complete dietary protein (even though it is deficient in the amino acids methionine and cysteine). Vegetarians were practically living on tofu and … Read More
