New Decade... who dis? With just days to go before the end of 2019, millions of people are in a full blown panic about making plans and resolutions and promises to do better this time. Evidence of said panic is spread across social media, with some people getting the jump on things by starting now,…
Tag: nutrition
CHOOSE TO CHANGE: Marcia Burke
Sometimes you check all the boxes along your health and wellness journey, and still can't seem to tap into the magic 'thing' that everyone swears will happen when you eat well and exercise regularly. Sometimes it's more than just the food you eat or the daily trips to the gym or studio. Sometimes the journey…
Lisa Loves: Almond & Chia Seed Energy Balls
One of the latest participants in our NOURISH program has been kind enough to share a quick and delicious favorite! Lisa found a recipe for Almond & Chia Seed Energy Balls, and she swears by it! "They take 5-10 min to make and keep for a long time. Keep in fridge or freezer and pull…
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Ashby says: NOURISH your LIFE
This is Ashby. Ashby has done the NOURISH program twice, and is gearing up to do it again. She can often be found (between modeling, teaching yoga and playing DJ to the frenetic masses) waxing poetic about how the simple act of learning to feed herself changed her life. She'll also insist that she's not…
Gearing up for Pumpkin Season…
We know... You're exclaiming BUT IT'S STILL SUMMER! It is indeed, but Autumn (September 23rd) will be here before you know it. And suddenly you're surrounded with all manner of Pumpkin & Spice. We'd like to share why it's a great idea to join the Great Pumpkin this coming season, to get a leg up…
No Meat Holiday: My Independence Day Story
For someone, anyone who struggle with food addiction, holidays like the 4th Of July are the best of times and the worst of times...
Ivory Lentils & Fresh Veggies
The Ivory Lentil (white dal) is a recent discovery of ours. We've found that they behave like traditional lentils (best when soaked for at least an hour before cooking). They make an unusual addition to smoothies (cooked of course), and a delicious protein base for any meal. What's especially rewarding is that these lentils maintain…
Apple Honey for the Win!
This delicious concoction is criminally easy to make, and you can store what you don't use in airtight containers for later use. Cored Apples, skin on (The sweeter the apple, the sweeter the syrup) Lemon Pectin (thickener) Boil apples until soft, then puree. Separate pulp from the juice by straining through a cheesecloth. Add juice…
Super Green Soup
1 bunch of Broccoli (chopped) 1 large bunch of Spinach 6 small Red Potatoes (diced, skin on) 1 Leek (sliced. Keep the top) 1/2 clove of fresh Garlic (sliced) 1 Avocado (peeled and diced) 1 tsp. Grapeseed Oil 1 tsp. cracked Sea Salt 1 tsp. cracked Pepper 7 cups of water Add top of leek…