Last month, I decided that I was going to plant herbs this summer. My yard has a dirt bed that is perfect for planting and my mom gave me gardening instructions. I have never gardened before in my life and actually had to purchase tools, so this was a new adventure for me. I brought… [Read More]
Healthy living for the whole family
This article first appeared on Run Stroller Run and is republished here with permission. As a mom, I strive to model healthy living to my toddler daughter Emma through my food choices and regular exercise. Since I work as a Holistic Health Coach and a fitness instructor, my daughter has been exposed to healthy living from… [Read More]
Guest Post: Have a Happy, HEALTHY Holiday Season!
Today’s guest blog post is from my friend and fellow IIN graduate Michelle Obermeier. Read on about her tips on how to have a healthy holiday season. It is official! The holiday season is upon us once again! It is time for family, celebration, presents and festivities! It is also time for cookies, chocolates and… [Read More]
Kale and white bean soup recipe: perfect for fall
A few years ago, I made a commitment to try to eat seasonally. Of course, I can’t always eat what is in season, since I live in New York, and there are not a whole lot of fresh fruits and vegetables available in the middle of January. However, I do the best I can. Eating… [Read More]
Simple, Healthy Eggplant Dip Recipe
We were at my family’s beach house last weekend, and my soon-to-be brother-in-law Jason decided to get creative in the kitchen. My mom had a bunch of eggplants lying around and Jason decided to make an eggplant dip. This was such a great and easy side dish. Eggplants are in season now through the fall…. [Read More]
4 reasons to drink green tea every day
I am a green tea junkie. I gave up coffee a few years ago, but I drink green tea religiously every morning, and it is my go-to drink when I am out. I prefer it iced and unsweetened. The barristas in my local Starbucks prepare my iced green tea as soon as they see me… [Read More]
cookies and kindness: how to be kinder to your body and soul
For many people, one of the biggest hurdles to better health is the refusal to engage in self kindness. How can we achieve better health when we are so unkind to ourselves? What exactly is self-kindness? Being kind to our bodies and our souls. It begins by treating ourselves the way that we want others to… [Read More]