Twenty years ago I read the book Eat Right for Your Type  by Dr. Peter D’Adamo. I am blood type A and one of the type A recommendations in the book is buckwheat.  It was not easy to find buckwheat twenty years ago, but now I see it in most grocery stores. Buckwheat is gluten free and not related to...

Don’t just walk past the rhubarb next time you are in the market.  I have noticed it available since receiving it in my CSA box of organic produce.  Rhubarb is a vegetable that looks like red celery but it is treated like a fruit.  Unlike celery you cannot eat the leafy portion instead, you can only eat the stalks. Rhubarb...

Bloating is an uncomfortable feeling that many people deal with. I had a period in my life when my belly would expand during the course of the day and it left me frustrated and uncomfortable. After many tests and visits to different medical practitioners I found out I have two digestive issues that cause this. It is highly likely that...

I recently saw a thread on Facebook that started with a woman writing, “I need help.  I have to stop eating sugar, as it destroying my health.”  There were so many responses ranging from,  “get to a doctor right away”, to “buy this product”, to “just eat it”. Here are some of my tips: 1. Make sure you are hydrated. ...

My husband and I rarely get away, but we did this past week and returned on the red-eye.  We rushed back for my son’s birthday.  We were exhausted and spent the day getting the kids to activities, cleaning up and relaxing when we got a moment.    A few minutes before we were to head out to celebrate, my son asked...

Today is the final day of the Spring Cleanse and it also Mother’s Day.  I wanted to make a sweet treat with healthy ingredients.  I chose lava cake because it was a favorite that I used to share with my  mom.  These cakes are mini but satisfying.  You only need one! Save Print Mother's Day Lava Cake Prep time:  10...

A few summers ago I was on a real lentil taco kick. I made the Lentil Taco recipe from Skinny Bitch Ultimate Everyday Cookbook at least once a week. This recipe is adapted from that and I also make my own tortillas instead of using store bought. Save Print Homemade Tortillas Prep time:  5 mins Cook time:  5 mins Total...

I recently had ginger tea at the Granola Bar in Westport and had to make it as soon as I got home. Fresh ginger is great to keep in your refrigerator, as it has so many benefits, and it lasts for weeks unpeeled. Some benefits: Reduces stomach pain Anti-inflammatory Relieves stress Reduces pain Improves digestion Fights nausea Source: http://umm.edu/health/medical/altmed/herb/ginger Save...

Superfood focus: Coconut Water & Spirulina Coconut water is great for rehydration and energy.  Spirulina is a blue-green algae that is great for the absorbable protein and iron content.  I think this smoothie takes care of nicely incorporating the spirulina, which does have a strong taste. Save Print Post-Workout Recovery Shake Prep time:  5 mins Total time:  5 mins Serves: 1...

Save Print Triple Berry Sorbet Prep time:  5 mins Total time:  5 mins Serves: 2   This is a whole food cleanse approved recipe and it is so refreshing. Ingredients 1 cup frozen strawberries ½ cup raspberries ½ cup blueberries 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 tablespoon coconut milk (thick part from can) remaining liquid from the can of coconut milk ½...