By Catherine Mason, Wellness Coach
When working with new clients, I’m often asked for ways to healthy diet ideas that are appetizing. My answer is, “keep it simple, flavorful and colorful.” By that I mean make sure you always have a few simple, healthy and colorful ingredients on-hand so they can easily be added to at least one component of every meal. Let’s talk about that in more detail. Read More
Understanding why juice can give your body a truly remarkable boost is powerful motivation to put in the little effort necessary for juicing. Once you start, you’ll wonder what you’ve been waiting for all these years! Read More
Health information from Transfer of Health founder, Tiffany Youngren. “Like you, I have a lot of questions about health, wellness, fitness, nutrition, treatment, and therapies. As we discuss these issues, I’ll post some questions I’m asked, and humbly do my best – as a peer (not a doctor) to find answers with you.” Read More
Quinoa, (“KEEN-wah”) a highly nutritious gluten free seed from the Andean region of South America, has seen increasing popularity over the last year. As more people discover how to cook quinoa, it becomes more popular because it is SO easy!
It is rare to look inside our refrigerator and NOT see quinoa in some stage of preparation. We use it in salads, and pilafs, often combining it with lentils and vegetables. This protein-packed seed is a great substitute for rice or cous-cous and a good source of dietary fiber and contains B vitamins and iron. Read More
Just as a carpenter needs specific equipment, healthy cooking is better with the right tools. I would equate the feeling I get when looking at, using, washing, and putting away my favorite kitchen tools to someone who really loves cars. I store my favorite utensils in different sections of the drawer according to how deeply I inhale when I think about it. Really special, extra useful, and pretty gadgets have their own container.
Crazy. I know. But who better to talk to about the best products to use in the kitchen?
We use many of these products, and highly recommend each and every one. These are my absolute favorites – the best of the best. This page will be updated and added onto as I come across sources for my favorite gadgets.
I hope you enjoy! Read More
How do I release the seeds from a jalapeno pepper or other hot chili? What about the heat on my fingers? Learn from a true pro – one of my virtual mentors (in cooking, not in social strategies), Chef Gordon Ramsay. I use chili peppers in many of my dishes, and found this very short helpful. Read More
Save money and enjoy going dairy free even more with almond milk recipe! Almond milk is our absolute favorite dairy free replacement beverage, and is fantastic in lattes. Almond milk naturally contains fewer calories than plain soy or skim milk, and has higher amounts of calcium, vitamin E, vitamin D, vitamin A. Read More
