Studies have found that the human body is made up of over 60% water, and the brain is made up of over 75% water. Therefore, our organs and blood system heavily depend on our water intake to operate properly. This leads us to believe that unless we’re consuming the minimal daily requirement of 8 glasses […]
Read MoreSourcing Your Plant Based Protein
One of the first questions you’ll hear after admitting to supporting a vegetarian diet is “where does your protein come from?” While it is a concerning topic, it can certainly be asked to individuals who eat meat. In fact, most people who adopt a plant-based diet do so because of the amount of saturated fat […]
Read MoreFood Education in Corporate Wellness
As the Founder and CEO of The Food Evolution, nutrition and cooking center, and as a health advocate looking to enter the field of Corporate Wellness, I’ve found some great articles and bloggers who have been entrenched in corporate wellness thus far. I have also found that our program “The Healthy Cooking Challenge” can serve […]
Read MorePortobellos layered with a Collard Green Sauté
Portobellos layered with a Collard Green Sauté Ingredients: 4 Large Portobello Mushroom Caps, gills scraped 12 cups (2 bunches) Collards, de-stemmed and sliced into thin strips 1 Red Bell Pepper, deseeded and sliced into thin strips 5 Tablespoons Toasted Sesame Oil 1 Tablespoon Garlic, pressed 1 teaspoon Ginger, minced and pressed (Make it 2 [&...
Read MoreGarlic Kale Chips with a Lemon Tahini Drizzle
Ingredients: Chips: 1 Bunch of Kale Leaves, washed dried 1 1/2 Tablespoon Olive Oil, enough to coat leaves generously 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder 1/4 teaspoon Sea Salt to taste Dressing: 1/4 Cup Tahini 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil 3 Tablespoon Water 3 Tablespoons Lemon Juice 1 Teaspoon Maple Syrup 1/4 teaspoon Garlic, pressed 1/8 teaspoon [&hellip...
Read More2014 Challenge!
2014 Challenge One of the most rewarding and inspiring programs I ran this past year was our Spring Detox . Along with an incredible group of women (you know who you are ladies!), we supported one another, shared stories, and shed pounds! Our detox groups are life changing, but beginning the journey on your food evolution doesn’t [&hell...
Read MoreConquering Those Sugar Blues: Five Tips to Fight Sugar Addiction
There is no way of getting around it – we live in a world full of temptation, from food to folly, we are faced with making decisions at every turn. Unfortunately, when it comes to food, and in particular foods full of processed sugar, there are plenty of poor choices out there vying for your attention. […]
Read MoreNourishing Fall Foods: Eat Healthy With the Seasons
Our local Fall harvests are full of warming, filling foods at the peak of their ripeness, flavor and affordability! We love pairing these nutritious veggies with warm, healing spices like ginger, turmeric and cinnamon. The Fall season is the perfect time to boost your immune system with these nourishing veggies. Check out some of our […]...
Read MoreNatural Remedies for Radiation Exposure & Protection
The toxicity in our environment today can be scary. Considering that there have been radioactive leaks in the world, both past, present and what seems to look like the future, I thought it relevant to offer some food choices that are beneficial to protect our bodies against the harmful effects of radiation exposure. The harmful […]
Read MoreGrains: To Eat or Not to Eat
Did you ever wonder why gluten intolerance is on the rise? Had you ever heard about it until a few years ago? The connection to the changes in our overall health and the manipulation of our food sources seems to be undeniable. Grains today contain much more gluten than ever before due to hybridization. Gluten […]
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