People are always asking me about salads. Do I have to eat them? (Yeah.) They get so boring -- what to do? With a little creativity and seasonal inspiration, you can create healthy and satisfying salads in a matter of minutes. Here's one that Nick and I have been happily chomping on lately. … [Read more...] about Southwest Summer Salad

Asparagus-Broccoli Soup

Yes, I know this is my second asparagus recipe in a row! But, but, but I really love asparagus and I only eat it during when it's really good (i.e., in the springtime). Asparagus has great antioxidant, anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory properties, so it's great for preventing aging and illness. It … [Read more...] about Asparagus-Broccoli Soup

Mediterranean Kale Salad

Anyone who knows me knows how much I love kale. I eat it nearly every day because it totally rules. Kale is one of the healthiest and most nutritious of the green leafies. It's high in Vitamins A, C, and K. It has powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, is great for our bones and … [Read more...] about Mediterranean Kale Salad

Raw Chocolate Ice Cream

I love, love, LOVE ice cream. I always have. I still say my favorite job (besides health counseling, of course) was working at Friendly's, where I was known to eat a 5-scoop sundae at every shift. So, you better trust me, because I was pretty much a professional ice cream eater for about 3 years in … [Read more...] about Raw Chocolate Ice Cream

Non-Food Ways to Boost Your Mood Bigtime

Exercise Along with eating the right foods for you, exercise is KEY for fighting sadness and depression. It's probably the best thing you could do. I CANNOT EMPHASIZE THIS ENOUGH (hence the capital letters so you know I'm serious!). When we exercise, we create happy neurotransmitters like seratonin … [Read more...] about Non-Food Ways to Boost Your Mood Bigtime