Fall is definitely in the air and with it brings bright crisp days filled with pumpkin patches and delicious comfort foods like soups and stews. The American Heart Association recommends eating eight or more fruits and vegetables each day. Fall is a great time to take advantage of locally grown seasonal fruitS and vegetables […]
This black bean and quinoa salad is one of my most popular recipes. I love that it is so colorful (think phytonutrients) and makes for a pretty presentation. Everything in this salad is extremely good for you so fill up on it and your body will thank you. I love quinoa because it’s gluten free, easy […]
Here is my favorite Simple Chris Style Dressing Recipe:
Ingredients:
1/2 cup Oilve Oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tea dijon mustard (read the ingredient list for a clean version)
Directions:
Put all ingredients in a jar with a lid and shake well. Add a dash of salt and pepper to taste.
P.S. Sometimes, I even make this dressing at the restaurant. […]
People always ask me if they can make their juice or smoothie ahead of time or the night before to drink in the morning. The answer is yes.
fresh is always best, but sometimes that is not always convenient or practical.
I’m a big advocate for cooking once (or blending in this case) and eating twice. In fact, […]
Let’s face it, the word detox is kind of scary right? In fact, most of my detox clients tell me that they are nervous and a little overwhelmed about signing up to do my detox program. However, not once did I hear from someone, “I regret my decision to sign up and clean up my diet.” […]
Take your nutrition to the next level by eating out less and cooking more!
It’s a simple concept really. When you cook your own meals, you know exactly what you’re putting into your body. Most likely, it won’t be full of preservatives, trans fats and chemicals we can’t even pronounce. Do you keep high fructose corn […]
10 reasons to drink green smoothies!
1. Green smoothies are a great way to get lots of nutrition in one drink. Fruits and greens are the main ingredients and most Americans do not eat the daily requirements of these nutritional powerhouses.
2. Green smoothies are easy to digest! If your body requires less energy for digestion, that […]
I decided that the best gift that I can give myself is to make these chocolate protein balls to satisfy my sweet tooth instead of being tempted with whatever my husband brings home next.
These are great for most people as they are gluten free, nut free, dairy free and sugar free – and yes they […]
11 foods to prep for a healthy week of eating:
1. Prep a bunch of greens at once (especially the hearty greens like kale, collards, and swiss chard). Clean them, strip the stems and slice them. They’ll store great in the fridge and you can easily grab them to cook up in your mix and match […]
As we age, our bodies go through changes that often cause us to look or feel tired, achy, less energetic.
One of those changes is that, once we hit our 30s, our bodies begin to produce less collagen, and that trend continues as we age. Collagen helps our skin look fuller; when we produce less collagen, […]
