Buy, Cook, & Eat Local Food
December 29th, 2011Buying food from local farmers is making a comeback! It is a great thing to discover local food that’s grown or raised right where you live.
Bedner’s is a large local farm that has two growing seasons during the year. They offer produce year round, so not all produce is local 100% of the time, but this time of year there are several local produce picks available. (more…)
Whole Wheat Veggie & Chicken Sausage Bread
December 13th, 2011Sausage Bread is something that used to appear in our house around Christmas time each year. I have fond memories of running around and eating this bread. Throwing my first holiday party in our new home, I knew it would be extra special to serve up sausage bread of my own making to share with family and friends. This dish was certainly a hit, even the healthified version is irresistible!!
Healthy Holiday Party!!
December 12th, 2011The holidays are upon us so we hosted a holiday party this Saturday and had a wonderful time with friends and family!
As a Health Coach, I can’t keep myself from serving healthy fare at any occasion. Here’s a viewing of what was served in my home to give you some ideas for your future parties!
Happy Holidays from my family to yours!
Healthy Holiday Shopping Guide
December 4th, 2011It’s holiday shopping time and what better way to show your love than give gifts that will create better health. Here’s my list of best bets for health wise gifts to give this year.
1. A series of fitness or yoga classes or even a massage from Groupon or Living Social!!
2. A gift certificate for home delivered Organic produce, teas, beans, herbs/spices, nuts, whole grains, gourmet salts, coffee, and sprouts. Healthy World Organics is my favorite local home delivered organics.
3. Work out gear, a great functional gift and very motivating. Who doesn’t love working out in gear that looks great and makes you feel great too!!
4. Stainless steel water bottles, Nathan is my very favorite! We have several in our home and are great for staying hydrated when you’re on-the-go!
5. Foam roller is great for working soreness out of tight muscles. These are all the rage now, a great way to give yourself a massage or use for doing core strengthening Pilates moves.
6. The gift of laughter is one of the best gifts for greater health! Make someone smile with a Happy Dancing Solar Flower!
7. Give the gift of health with Health Coaching Sessions! Give my $99 Healthy Holiday Coaching Special to yourself or someone you love!!
8. Thinking positive is one of the best ways to improve your health and how much joy you get out of life. I Can Do It 2012 Calendar by Louise Hay provides daily positive affirmations and words of wisdom to bring more good into your life.
9. A great cook book filled with healthy meals that taste great and are great for you! The Healthiest Meals on Earth, Eat, Drink, and Weigh Less, Greens Glorious Greens, Feeding the Whole Family, Clean Food, Peas and Thank You. I have most of these books except 2 and they are on my wish list this year!
10. For a splurge, here’s some great gadgets: Garmin 305, Vitamix, Breville Juicer, BOSU Balance Trainer.
Sweet Potato and Black Bean Stew
December 3rd, 2011Imagine coming home from a long day to this? A soothing and savory sweet potato and black bean stew.
