Pantry staples such as grains, legumes and nuts & seeds can be the answer to your meal planning dilemmas and rising food costs. These pantry staples are key ingredients for easy meal planning and offer versatility because they can be stored in the fridge, freezer and pantry for extended periods of time. If you like…
If you’re a 40+ woman and emerging from the pandemic with a different body, you’re not alone. You may be experiencing fatigue, weight gain, food cravings, forgetfulness, mood swings, bloating, no sex drive, sleep problems and headaches. And you’re looking for answers. Is it my hormones? Or the stress of the last 2 years? Is…
As we emerge from 2 years of restrictions, the thought of deprivation dieting is neither resonating or motivating. More than ever the focus needs to be less on short-term, “crash” dieting , and more on developing a sustainable nutrition system that sets you up for nutritional success most days of the week. Systems help bridge…
Zesty Citrus Quinoa & Black Bean Bowl A nourishing one-dish meal Makes 6 servings Vegan, gluten free 2 cups quinoa, cooked 2 cups black beans (cooked and drained, or canned and drained) 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped OR 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped 8 tbsp lime juice (approx.…
What is NEAT? NEAT is Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis. It’s the energy we expend by doing our daily tasks. It includes walking, standing, moving, even fidgeting – everything but lying and sitting still. Small increases in NEAT throughout the day can account for significant calorie-burning, factored over weeks and years. NEAT is directly related to cardiometabolic…