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Supplement Protocol for Respiratory Health

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Supplement Protocol for Respiratory Health I originally wrote this when the Napa, Sonoma and Mendocino fires were affecting us last year. But unfortunately this is so timely again….I hope you all have masks and air purifiers by now (see below for details). Here is what you can do to help mitigate some of the toxic […]

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Why Hire a Holistic Nutrition Consultant?

Why Hire a Holistic Nutrition Consultant? When it comes to taking care of your body and brain, your diet is the single most important factor in determining your health. Nutrition is literally the fuel that makes or breaks you. Thankfully, food is also the easiest and most powerful tool to gain control of your health. […]

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Dinosaur Kale Salad

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This beautiful Dinosaur Kale Salad  not only looks beautiful, it is healthy and tastes amazing too. I have brought this salad to many potlucks and it is always a crowd pleaser. It should be made a couple of hours in advance to allow the Dinosaur kale to soften a bit.  Use all organic ingredients when […]

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Healthy Breakfast Ideas

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I am often asked by my clients for healthy breakfast ideas. The simple answer is everyone is different, and what is best for some people may be unhealthy for others. Yet, what we do know is that the typical breakfast foods, which are high in refined carbohydrates and all types of sugars, are best avoided […]

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Bison Patties with Cumin and Herbs

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Humans are genetically adapted to eat what the Paleolithic (Old Stone Age) ancestors ate. They ate whatever they could hunt, fish, gather and pluck for 2.5 million years, which is why they were lean, fit and free from Western diseases. When they died, often earlier than we do, their deaths were not attributed to Western […]

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Spring Fava Bean Salad

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My friend Drew recently gave me 5 lbs. of organic fresh Fava beans that he grew in his garden over the winter. The 2016 Northern California winter was particularly wet, with heavy rains alternating with warm sunshine – perfect conditions for his Fava bean cover crop which produced large plump and absolutely beautiful pods. Drew kept posting Facebook photos […]

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Yellow Beet Salad with Lemon and Parsley

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This yellow beet salad with lemon and parsley is so delicious and so simple to make. It is a perfect salad or side dish to accompany any healthy diet: Paleo, Autoimmune Protocol (AIP), vegetarian, vegan, grain-free, gluten-free or any healthy diet. The trick to making the beets look and taste great is to cook them before peeling or trimming the roots […]

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Paleo Protein Smoothie

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  This is my favorite Paleo protein smoothie made with PurePaleo. It is my go-to-breakfast, that I often recommend to many of my clients as the best way to start the day. Simple and fast to make, it is perfect for those who are following a Paleo diet or anyone who is sensitive to dairy, grains and legumes. Plus this Paleo protein […]

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13 Quick and Easy Health Ruining Tips

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What? Am I serious? Yes I am…to find out the best health ruining tips, keep reading. You may be doing many of these and know how bad these choices are. But just in case you need a reminder…here are 13 ways to ruin your health in no time. Here we go: Eat as much as […]

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The Dark Side of Drinking Green Juices

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You are shopping at your local healthy organic market and you grab a green juice. You assume it is all good for you since it is labeled green juice or Superfood. But is it really good for you? Many green juices and smoothies contain high sugar content that exceeds recommended amounts for healthy diets. Dr. Robert Lustig, […]