My Ten Day Juice Fast Diet

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I have always been a big advocate of whole foods… and I still am. I started juicing within the last year and realize it has its’ benefits too. I was juicing pretty much once a day and wanted to learn more about it. I started reading about juice fasts and their possible benefits. A juice [...]

Three Simple Steps to Raise Your Inner Vibrations of Love

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There are many expressions which represent love. And there is a specific frequency which love vibrates with. All things in nature vibrate at a certain frequency. Just as with all things there is energy found within, including our thoughts. The vibration of Love is one of the strongest vibrational frequencies, yet for many they will [...]

The Work of Byron Katie: Can Four Simple Questions End Suffering?

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For many people living in our modern, stressed out, anxiety ridden, pressure cooker of a society their experience of life, work, relationships and even physical existence is full of suffering. While many turn to drugs or other chemical solutions, a growing number of people have discovered a simple approach to alleviate suffering called — simply [...]

A Tasty Food Processor Recipe For Hummus

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Making Life Easier in the Kitchen… Using kitchen equipment to make your life easier is nothing to be ashamed of. I already spend a lot of time in the kitchen washing and preparing produce as it is and greens are a job in themselves. Taking a few shortcuts only makes sense. The small kitchen equipment [...]

Should I Take a Multivitamin?

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“Should I take a multivitamin? Why or why not?” These are common questions I often come across when counseling clients. The idealist in me wants to say, “Nutrients should come from your food. Eat a whole foods plant-based diet and you’ll be fine!”* The realities of life don’t’ always make this a viable option. There [...]

Combating Inflammation during Pregnancy

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A friend of mine in Bermuda recently wrote to me asking if I had “any recommendations for a juicing combination to combat awful swelling in her “legs, ankles, and feet. I have put on about 45 pounds during my pregnancy and it is taking it’s toll on my frame,” she explained. The items listed below [...]

What Causes Heart Disease?

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How many people do you know who have some sort of heart disease? Perhaps someone in your family or a close friend has been stricken. As a nutrition counselor I often hear about my client’s family history, e.g., “My dad had heart trouble or my aunt has high cholesterol.” Genetics are often cited as the [...]