Today’s blog is all about pleasure, and the importance of bringing more pleasure and joy into our lives. Pleasure is a form of stress reduction, it makes life more enjoyable, it improves our quality of life and improves our mental...
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Turkey In Dark Chocolate Mole Sauce
The holidays are the perfect time to get a little adventurous in the kitchen, and this Turkey in Dark Chocolate Mole Sauce recipe is proof! Rich, savory, and just the right touch of chocolatey warmth, this dish will wow your...
What Comes First: Weight Loss or Self-Love
Throughout February, the month of Valentine's Day, I'm going to write about self-love, self-worth, and self-care. I've been working with women in the area of weight loss for a long time, and there are definitely certain patterns that I've seen...
Roasted Red Pepper Tapenade
This delicious dip goes well with a Mediterranean themed dinner or just as a healthy snack with fresh vegetables. You can use bottled red peppers or roast your own: roast whole peppers in a 500 degree F. oven for 30...
4 Most Common Weight Loss Mistakes: 4 Dealing with Setbacks
Today, we're going to talk about the fourth common mistake that people make when trying to lose weight. I've been doing a series this month discussing these common mistakes, which is especially fitting in January as many people are trying...
Pesto
Pesto is most known as a great sauce for Italian pasta, but it also goes perfectly with chicken and fish for an authentic basil flavour! Ingredients: 1/4 cup pine nuts 3 cloves garlic 1 teaspoon salt 4 ounces fresh basil...
4 Most Common Weight Loss Mistakes: 3 Lack of Routine
Today I'm going to talk about another common mistake that prevents people from achieving their weight loss goals. I'm doing a whole series this month on common weight loss mistakes, and we've discussed the first two already. The first mistake...
Haddock Fillet with Asparagus
Ingredients: 6 oz. skinless boneless haddock fillet 6 large asparagus spears 1/2 tsp garlic minced 1 tbsp mixed fresh herbs, chopped (dill, parsley, thyme) 2 tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice Salt and pepper to taste Directions: Preheat oven to 400...
4 Most Common Weight Loss Mistakes: 2 Lack of a Game Plan
Today I'm going to talk about the 2nd most common mistake that people make when trying to lose weight. Last week, I talked about the first mistake which is lack of a deep, value-driven reason behind why you want to...
Caponata
Ingredients: 1 medium eggplants, peeled and diced into 1 inch cubes 2 ripe tomatoes Salt 1 large red peppers, seeded and cut into 1 inch pieces 1 medium zucchini, scrubbed and sliced 1/4 inch thick 1 medium onions, thinly sliced...