My friend Michele the Trainer shared a wonderful pumpkin smoothie recipe that's perfect for fall. She's a Los Angeles-based Concierge Celebrity Fitness Trainer who lost 165 lbs and has kept it off since 1998 without drugs or surgery. Her philosophy is to eat plant-based healthy foods and, of course, stay active. Please make sure to visit her website www.michelethetrainer.com … [Read more...]
Rustic Italian Frittata
Torta d'Erbe, a savory and Rustic Italian Frittata, originated in the countryside of Italy's Tuscany region. Italians enjoy it for breakfast, lunch and sometimes as a dinner entree. An authentic Italian Torta d'Erbe is made with fresh local vegetables of the season. Enjoy this Rustic Italian Frittata recipe! This post was originally published on 4/4/2015 and updated on … [Read more...]
Avocado Toast with Egg Over Easy
Avocado toast has been the rage for a while and I can understand why. I LOVE Avocado in just about every form. Lately, I’ve been making myself a simple Avocado Toast with Over Easy Egg Breakfast that I absolutely love and it keeps me filled up and satisfied until lunch. I’m trying to cut out my morning snack to lose a few pounds and this breakfast does the trick. An … [Read more...]
Blackberry Baked Oatmeal
In honor of heart month, (February) I wanted to feature a heart-healthy and antioxidant rich Blackberry Baked Oatmeal recipe that was given to me by the Oregon Raspberry & Blackberry Commission. Oatmeal is one of the best things you can eat for breakfast to promote heart health because it lowers your blood pressure. But, add berries to the mix and it's even better. They … [Read more...]
Ayurvedic Stewed Apples
When you were a kid, I’m sure you heard the old Welsh proverb, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” That saying becomes especially timely as we grow older. An Oxford University study claims that if you start eating apples every day after you're over 50, it’s just as good as taking a heart pill, (statin) and that eating more fruit prevents over 8,500 heart attacks per … [Read more...]
