Here’s a simple workout that’s perfect for beginners. You can do it at home with just a few pieces of equipment. I recorded these last summer for Erin Huggins’ Sugar Smackdown. http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/16033503 Read more >

My favorite green smoothie is one I found on Kimberly Snyder’s website. It’s her official Glowing Green Smoothie. I love to make this in the Vitamix and have it in the morning, as a side of veggies with lunch or dinner, or as an afternoon pick-me-up. The difference between making… Read more >

I used to hate Brussels sprouts, I’m not exaggerating. I just despised them when I was little and used to cry when my parents made them. Now, they are actually one of my favorite veggies! It’s all about how you prepare them. Brussels sprouts are part of the cruciferous veggies… Read more >

A topic I have passionately researched the last few months is inflammation and anti-inflammatory foods. I did a cooking workshop in February on it and just gave a talk at Whole Foods last week. Here is a little summary I published in my newsletter on the top anti-inflammatory foods. Inflammation… Read more >

Rates of osteoporosis are climbing and this puts people at significant risk for hip fractures. Incidentally, some of the drugs that are supposed to increase bone mineral density can actually contribute to these fractures, crazy! There are many ways we can build stronger bones including weight training and spending time… Read more >