Hana’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 ArticleCurried Quinoa Salad & Fast Lentil Salad
For those of you that follow my blog, you may have been wondering “where is Hana?” Without realizing it, I haven’t posted anything new and exciting for almost 4 weeks! There has been a lot going on. I...
View ArticleVanilla Walnut Raisin Granola (Sugar Free!)
Granola is crunchy and delicious; a favorite indulgence of kids and adults alike. But granola can be seriously not good for you! High in added sugar and processed fats, makes purchasing granola a bit...
View ArticleMake 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 ArticleNo Added Sugar Pear Cranberry Sauce
Last year I created an Orange Cranberry Sauce that used orange juice rather than sugar to sweeten the tart cranberries. It was delicious! This year, since I simply can’t make the same thing twice, I...
View ArticleMmm, Warm Delicious Chili
Last week a client mentioned she was trying to make a healthier version of chili. Then this morning a good friend asked for my White Chili Recipe. And last night I made chili in the slow cooker and my...
View ArticleCherry Hemp Smoothie
Hemp milk has a smooth, creamy texture and contains amino acids that support the immune system; hemp is also an environmentally-friendly vegetarian source of protein and essential fatty acids. It is an...
View ArticleYellow Millet Tabouli
The spice turmeric gives this millet tabouli it’s amazing bright yellow color. The active compound in turmeric is curcumin, which is well-known for it’s anti-inflammatory affects, and thus curcumin’s...
View ArticleInflamed Brain
Inflammation has been associated with chronic conditions we commonly encounter, such as heart disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure. In addition to these metabolic conditions, inflammation is at...
View ArticleTraditional Salmon Salad
Sara says, “Mom, I want Salmon Salad!” And she can make it herself now too. Traditional Salmon Salad can be made just like tuna salad, and it’s one of our standard weekend lunches because it’s so easy...
View ArticleWhite Turkey Chili
By popular demand I am sharing this recipe with you. I hope you enjoy it as much as my family and friends do. Take advantage of BPA-free lined canned beans to avoid the common hormone disruptor. Print...
View ArticleWhat’s Your 2014 Exercise Goal?
Last year my husband and I set the goal to run 1000 miles. On New Year’s Eve he had 1 mile to go and I had 2 two miles to go. So, on the snowy icy road outside of our cabin in Greer we each ran our...
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