As a health coach I deal with a lot of people that are at risk of heart disease or have already been diagnosed with a heart problem. We talk about cholesterol, blood pressure, triglycerides and of course how to improve these numbers via life style changes. But did you know that poor oral health is
Many of you have heard that I went to France for the 75th anniversary of D Day. That event was definitely the highlight of our trip and it was very emotional to see the War War II veterans, now as old as 102, participating in the ceremonies. It was very moving, especially since my Grandpa also fought in
With the news about contaminated romance lettuce I sense the worry some people have about giving up one of their main salad ingredients. One of my health coaching clients asked me: “So what are we supposed to do?”. I am trying to uncover some options below. Off course, you can try a different kind of
I got this recipe from my student Jan, and she probably got it from her friend Chris, so not really sure who to give credit here. I adapted it just a bit, I really think you will enjoy it. Poblano peppers are mild and have thin skin. They can be substituted by green bell peppers.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and we see a lot of pink around us, there are fundraising events and other campaigns targeting mainly awareness. There is a lot of focus on early detection, when cancer is much more manageable, which is a good thing. Pink frosting, pink cookies and cupcakes…not so good!But how about
I have heard about the French paring up the most diverse cheeses with pear, but I honestly didn’t quite trust that combination. Until I tried it as part of a salad. What a yummy “pearing”! This salad is so delicious, I had to share it with you! Check it out! Ingredients: 2 cups mix greens/
We hear about kale all the time, how it is a super food, chock-full of nutrients and antioxidants, having more iron per ounce than beef, being an excellent source of magnesium, vitamin C and vitamin A. But did you know that kale is an incredible source of often-overlooked vitamin K, with more than 10 times
Hot days are here, we are all excited for picnics, celebrations and fireworks. Most of us are also stocking up on cold beer, margarita ingredients, sangria mixes or some good wine. Alcohol is part of many cultures, especially when it comes to festive occasions and holidays. Nothing wrong celebrating with some booze, as long as we
Can you believe it is almost mid 2019? Summer is in mid swing and there is so much going on. Many of us adapted our routines to kids being out of school. Some of us took some time for vacation…I had a great time in France celebrating the 75th D-Day anniversary in Normandy, rediscovering Paris,
I have been talking a lot about stress lately. My “Keep Calm and Carry On” seminar has been pretty popular and I enjoy being in front of people sharing strategies to deal with stress. I also have had my fair share of stress (should I actually expose my vulnerability and admit it was actually a