Preparation is key to eating well and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. When it comes to healthy eating, having a stocked pantry is essential to keeping you on track. It will keep you motivated to eat healthily, save you many last-minute grocery runs, and will ensure that you always have the staples for a healthy meal readily available. Here are some of the best healthy items [...]
We know that salads and leafy greens are beneficial for us, but which ones are the best? Not all leafy greens are equal when it comes to nutritional content, and I'm going to break down a few and dive deeper into which ones pack the biggest punch. Here are the top leafy greens to incorporate into your diet and how to prepare them. Why are [...]
Have you ever heard of the Dirty Dozen? It’s the 12 kinds of produce that you absolutely MUST buy organic because they are most heavily sprayed with pesticides. Pesticides contribute to toxicity in the body, which means that we are more likely to suffer from allergies, a weakened immune system, and digestive problems, among other things. Many fruits and vegetables that have thin skins or [...]
If you're anything like me, a late-night snack can sometimes call me. Often snack foods can be less than healthy and choosing those before you turn in for the night could lead to a habit that creates havoc in our bodies, interrupts sleep and shows up in ways we are often experiencing that can present larger challenges. While I am very intentional in the choices [...]
When you think about food cravings, typically the first thing that comes to mind would be some type of junk food. Something that is high in calories, low in nutrients, processed and quite unhealthy. Is that what you tend to crave when a craving kicks in? What is your go-to craving -- chocolate chip cookies? A big bowl of ice cream? Personally, rippled potato chips have [...]
Throwing a salad together seems simple enough…but does simple mean boring? Salad generally isn’t something we search around to find new recipes for — it’s usually the same old routine, which can indeed become drab. But guess what? It doesn’t have to be that way. (Whew) It’s time to mix things up and make salads exciting, delicious and something you crave…and once you [...]
Do you ever feel like preparing meals at home is a part-time job? (Let’s be honest, it can feel like a full-time job!) With all of the deciding on meals, shopping, cutting, chopping, clean up…just the thought of it can be so daunting. Our lives are so busy that crazy has become the new normal! Being overwhelmed with creating and maintaining a healthy lifestyle at home is one reason [...]
The holiday season can be filled with excitement, wonder, parties and yes, stress! In times of stress, I always turn to my two most important areas of my alkaline lifestyle: green juice and alkaline water. Being aware that sugar is a real no-no for disease prevention, and everything else, finding ways to support ourselves is key. Tis the season to stay healthy and increasing both [...]
Building your alkaline lifestyle habits is easier than you think! Time to get your kitchen organized and ready to create new fabulous and easy recipes you can begin with today. Embarking on a new journey can be overwhelming. Many think “Oh no, now I have to go out and spend a great deal of money on new equipment and appliances.” Guess what, not true. Actually [...]
Think living an alkaline high raw foods lifestyle is boring? Try mock salmon pate! Once I learned how to beat my stage IV cancer without traditional protocols, this way of living became our way. Raw food recipes can be so delicious and easy, as well as healthy. Although I include nut recipes as an exception, I do enjoy them. This particular mock salmon pate is [...]
