Make Your Own Sport Drink
The endurance exercise season is here! El Tour de Tucson is in just a few weeks and the Tucson Marathon is coming up in December. I’m speaking tonight with the kids participating in Junior El Tour....
View ArticleHana’s Plate
The USDA came out with MyPlate earlier this year as a replacement to the well-known, and highly criticized, Food Guide Pyramid. Last week, the Harvard School of Public Health published their version...
View ArticleAvoid Sugar Landmines with A Homemade Granola Bar
In preparation for this week’s KVOA segment, I went to a “regular” grocery store, rather than Sunflower Market, to get some sugar-laden beverages, cereals and granola bars. On Thursday, I’ll be...
View ArticleOvernight Pumpkin Cranberry Steel Cut Oatmeal
Pumpkin and steel cut oatmeal were brought up by two clients yesterday, so I was inspired to finally make the pumpkin oatmeal I have been thinking about. My first client yesterday talked about what to...
View ArticleTofu Fruit Smoothie
Until today I would have told you that I don’t like tofu and that it upsets my tummy. Until today, I hadn’t tried tofu in a long time, and never in a smoothie. I also haven’t tried any soy since...
View ArticleSouthwest Quinoa Salad
Last week, live on KVOA, I talked more about packing a great lunch. Check out the segment here! I made a great mix-and-match quinoa salad out of the ingredients that I used for the show. It turned...
View ArticleAnti-Inflammatory “Salads”
Earlier this week I spoke to a group of 35 medical students going through an integrative medicine rotation at the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine. I’ve presented in this rotation four times...
View ArticleCashew Coconut Vegetable Curry
I love all types of curry. I have always made them on the stove, but last week I thought, “why not try it in the slow cooker?” It worked like a charm! Curry is a versitile dish that you can easily...
View ArticleGinger Edamame Hummus
Yesterday, live on KVOA, I talked about how the balance of omega-6 to omega-3 fats will impact inflammation in our bodies. Omega-6 and omega-3 fats are a direct link to our genes. They are incredibly...
View ArticleNutty Smoothie
Looking for a higher protein option for a quick breakfast? Striving for diet that is higher in protein is a good idea for people trying to lose weight, those who have PCOS and those who are trying to...
View ArticleCool Summer Treats
Summer time in Tucson, Arizona (or anyplace for that matter) can be a challenging time for any ice cream fanatic, myself included. While I fully support the mentality of moderation, as the heat rises...
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