A few years back I decided to go vegan…for a month. I wanted to get rid of skin issues (probably candida overgrowth from eating too much processed stuff) and loose weight in a healthy way. While on the diet, my skin improved and lost weight, but I had very low energy. At the time I was cooking for a family that had a newborn and wanted to eat … Continue reading The Big Problem With The Vegan Diet
I find that most stuffing recipes are just bread soaked up by animal fat. And, lately that idea has been putting me off. This is the solution to eater better, feeling lighter and still enjoying the holidays. The smells, the fall flavors and everything, just better. This is the kind of recipe that would be fun to do with a friend. Or, at least to … Continue reading Vegetarian Thanksgiving Sides: Harvest Stuffing with Mushrooms, Dried Cherries and Fresh Herbs
When you go searching for diet advice, you will probably land on pages of keto and paleo diet articles. No carbs, lots of meat, and lots of vegetables. While some of the principles may be healthy, most focus on short-term results, instead of long-term ones. Life changing diets and results are based on simplicity. It’s the small changes that can easily be incorporated into your … Continue reading I'm tired of dieting: an "old" approach to losing weight
Must go:BEST ALL-AROUND Restaurant Malibu Farm. Great for breakfast, brunch, and lunch. This is a community spot where you’ll find Malibu locals as well as tons of tourists. But the food is no joke. It it is full of fresh produce and it is always tasty. Please your Gluten-free, paleo, vegetarian, vegan guests. They cover it all here, but still have an amazing burger. Expect … Continue reading Best eats Malibu
Your biggest excuse to eating healthier is lack of time. It’s all about planning! Make these simple breakfast recipes the night before, so you don’t have to worry about it in the morning. You are setting yourself up for success. (And I bet you will be excited to wake up too!) There is no better way to start the day than with a healthy breakfast … Continue reading 5 Make Ahead Breakfasts (the night before)
Autumn in California is a laugh to my non-Californian friends. We don’t have the piles of brightly colored leaves that paint the front lawns or the chill that makes you want to sit inside and read a good book (though I wish we did sometimes). Nonetheless, I enjoy the autumn fare, but in light California style of course. I decided to recycle the lonely … Continue reading Roasted Pumpkin Quinoa
