I’ve never been very athletic. I have two left feet, I’m super klutzy, and I was always the last person picked in any kind of activity in gym class. I understand the importance of exercise, though, and I always advocate for both physical activity and a healthy diet when working with health coaching clients. I…
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28+ Vegan Apple Recipes for Autumn
Every year, Dennis and I pick a Friday in September to go to Warwick, New York, to pick apples. We make a day of it, going into town to do a little shopping and have lunch at vegan cafe Conscious Fork We stop at farm stands along the way to pick up fresh, locally-grown produce. We always come…
Eat the Rainbow!
We all know that a healthy diet is one rich in fruits and vegetables. Not only are they high in vitamins and minerals, they’re also rich in phytonutrients. Phytonutrients are natural plant compounds found in fruits, vegetables, grains, beans, legumes, nuts, seeds, and teas. Scientists have already discovered more than 900 different phytonutrients, and more…
20+ Veggie Burgers for Labor Day
No one will miss the meat with these veggie burgers! These vegan burgers are perfect for Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day—or any day really! Labor Day Can you believe Labor Day is just a few days away? It’s the unofficial end of summer, and I’m actually kind of happy about it. I know…
16 Vegan Sandwich Recipes
During the hot summer months, I rarely make elaborate meals for dinner. Instead, I opt for large salads and light sandwiches. Sandwiches are the ultimate meal, as they can be eaten for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, and there’s really nothing that doesn’t taste great between two slices of bread. When I worked in an office, I…
10 Ways to Boost Your Immune System
Boost your immune system during cold and flu season with these 10 tips! Winter is known as cold and flu season, but the truth is that colds can hit any time of the year. Summer colds are very prevalent, and I just happen to be nursing one as I write this. We’ve had a stressful…
It’s Time for a Digital Detox
“Just turn off your phone!” “Why can’t you just switch it off?” “Can’t we just talk to each other?” You’ve probably received many warnings to turn off your phone and other devices. You may have even rolled your eyes when you heard them. Can you imagine living without technology? It opens up possibilities for communication…
20 Meal-Worthy Salads for Summer
We’re smack dab in the middle of summer, and it’s far too hot to cook. I tend to eat a lot of salads and sandwiches in the summer months, both to help me stay cool and to avoid having to stand over a hot stove. It can be easy to get into a rut when making the…
6 Exercise Tips for Busy People
It takes time and effort to take care of your body. No argument here! But it’s incredibly important to find time to exercise. The benefits are too important to ignore. I know that most of us are too busy to even make time for what we WANT to do, let alone find time to create…
7 Ways to Boost Your Brain Power
Are you doomed to slower reflexes and poor memory as you age? Not necessarily! Every person’s brain, like their body, is uniquely different. Not everyone is subject to the slowing down of mental faculties that tends to come with aging. The Benefits of Brain Exercises Like every muscle, the brain needs stimulation and exercise to sustain its…
