All of a sudden temperatures rose from low forties to the mid-eighties, and so out came frosty things I only enjoy when hit with a heatwave.  When it is blistering hot, I want nothing more. I was [...]

Fat does not make you fat––so long as you are consuming the good stuff from quality sources. Fats that tend to pack on the pounds, contribute to diabetes, and increase your risk of heart (and [...]

Energize? Promote an “in the mood” feeling? Bring on happiness with a malty makeover? Sounds like Summer Lovin to me…at least relative to smoothies. Maca, a star ingredient in [...]

This past Friday, I had the pleasure of sharing superfood wisdom at Xtend Barre in Portland. The owner was hosting a client appreciation night, and gifted guests the most charming evening! [...]

Matcha, a finely milled green tea powder, has for centuries been the green tea of choice for Japanese tea ceremonies. Drinking matcha delivers far more nutrients to your system than sipping [...]

Optimum digestion is the fountain from which good health flows. Without it, skin is not quite as radiant, cognitive function is not as sharp, our emotional wellbeing can be compromised, and our [...]

Day 4 Here we are at day four of the Twelve Days and a Dozen Ways to Nourish You Before Christmas and I thought perhaps by now you might be wanting a little treat that is not a cheat! This minty [...]

I believe it’s true, that in America, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are among kids’ favorites. And, why wouldn’t they be?! When the nutty spread meets sugary jelly, the [...]

Nearly every morning, you can find me in the kitchen, working wizardry on a new and inventive smoothie recipe. I’m not sure what motivates and excites me most about exercising my Vitamix to [...]

Between the ages of two and eleven, I lived in Phoenix, Arizona. Some of my fondest memories include my brothers and me playing from late morning to sundown in our backyard pool. Mom always said [...]