October 7, 2021 Day 84   For the past 83 days, we’ve been focusing on added sugars in the diet, and haven’t talked at all about carbohydrates which even though might not contain added sugars, they raise blood sugar levels just as added sugar does. As a holistic health coach, I tend not to look at calories or macronutrients, but rather the properties and energetics of the whole food.  However, we can’t ignore the science of how foods work in our body.    Read More

October 6, 2021 Day 83   People talk about obesity related to nutrition and sugar, but we don’t really hear people talking about nutrition related to mental health and resilience in times of stress and trauma. Here are a few things from the talk with Dr. Bonnie Kaplan yesterday that I wanted to share with you.   Read More

October 5, 2021 Day 82 I didn’t get my meal prep done this weekend, but I’ve got everything in the house and will be making some sugar free meals at least for the next two nights. On the dinner menu are scallops with smashed potatoes and spinach (recipe compliments of my parents), then spaghetti squash with veggie “Bolognese” sauce, and a salad.  Pretty simple and easy, as it should be for the weeknights.   Read More

October 4, 2021 Day 81   Today, I am starting my new #90daystogoal challenge with my Natural Life Business Partnership group.  My goal is to create an 8-week quit sugar course to be launched Q2 ’22.  I’ll keep you posted along the way and ask for your input too.    This morning I’ve got my green smoothie ready to go before heading out to platform tennis team practice then a long day of work after that. I’ve got an in-person Kitchen Pantry Re-boot class coming up soon that I’ll be prepping for later today.    Read More

October 3, 2021 Day 80   I started my day yesterday making an apple and pear bake which is great for breakfast or snack.  It’s just sliced apples, pears, a few raisins, rolled oats sprinkled on top with lots of cinnamon.  It gets baked in the oven for about 25 minutes on 350. So easy and I’ll have it for the week ahead.   Read More

October 2, 2021 Day 79   I had the pleasure of attending a women’s award luncheon yesterday after doing a live, in-person talk yesterday morning for a Local Rotary club, both of which felt strange after 18 months of working from home and on Zoom. The morning talk was of course all about hidden sugars, and well received.    The awards luncheon was held at one of the nicest golf clubs around with great food and service.  Our table consisted of health-minded folks and the staff accommodated all of our dietary needs including vegan, gluten free, dairy free, no eggs, and sugar free.  Everyone was served an amazing meal per their request.  It was pretty great to see all of this in action.    Read More

October 1, 2021 Day 78   Looking at all of the fresh organic whole food from the coop today made me feel so blessed.  I feel happy knowing I can nourish my family with these foods.   Today we received onions, kale, apples, pears, kiwi, groundcherries, cilantro, and radishes with radish tops.  I’ll be baking the apples and pears this weekend, and also roasting the radishes with the tops with some walnuts and raisins.  I know it sounds strange, but it really is delish.   Read More