Do you love Thai food? Think of fresh, aromatic herbs like cilantro, basil and mint combined with savory-sweet sauces over fresh grilled meats and vegetables. With a sprinkling of peanuts? Man! My mouth is watering just thinking about it. When I first created this Thai coleslaw recipe and made it for a party with fresh […]
Archives for February 2014
Why I won’t use Stevia
I’m often asked if it’s okay to use artificial sweeteners. After all, we all know most artificial sweeteners have been associated with health problems. Then I’m asked about Stevia. Like it’s in a different sugar category? But it’s natural, right? Not exactly. Thirty times sweeter than sugar and with no effect on blood sugar, stevia’s […]
Blueberry Almond French Toast Cups
One of the small changes I often recommend to people looking to “get healthy” in the New Year is to simply cook more. And more importantly, trying out new healthy breakfast options. Here’s a breakfast that’s perfect for a lazy Sunday morning or if you prep the French Toast Cups the night before, could be […]
Time to Check Your Oil
Do you have dry skin, brittle hair, peeling nails? Then it might be time to check your oil. The oil in your panty, that is. Bet you didn’t know that many of these symptoms can be reversed when you add high quality, unprocessed oils to your diet. This means you have to stop using refined […]
The Single Most Important Thing You Should Do– Eat Less Sugar
Eat less sugar. If you asked me 5 years ago, I would have told you that I didn’t eat much sugar. My nutrition books told me not to eat sugar. My doctor told me not to eat sugar. I didn’t eat sugar—or so I thought. And my PMS raged on. It wasn’t until I took […]
Cool Citrus Shredded Kale Salad
This is the prettiest and best tasting kale salad I ever made. My inspiration came from True Food Kitchen, a popular restaurant here in California. After you eat there, your skin tingles and you glow. Kidding. But it really is very good. I also have a kumquat tree in my backyard that is loaded with […]