Discovering Ginger
I love to cook in the kitchen. For me, the experience is calming, almost meditative, like a great yoga class with aroma and flavor. I tend toward cooking with Italian herbs like basil, parsley, oregano, and thyme. But, lately, have developed a love affair with ginger. Ginger is my go-to …
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Bloated belly? Read this.
Belly bloating is one of the most common symptoms of digestive stress that I see in my practice. It involves the sensation of fullness or swelling in the abdomen. It can be caused by various factors, including: High Fiber Foods: Foods that are high in fiber, like beans, lentils, …
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My Favorite Seed for Improved Digestion
I’ve been thinking a lot about chewing. During last month’s smoothie challenge, I talked about chewing smoothies (yes, really!) to ease digestive stress. At home, the girls like to have chewing contests to see who can chew their food the most number of times before swallowing. They’re counting from 4 to 20 …
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Fig Basics
With delicate skin, intense sweetness and a fleeting shelf life, fresh figs are a rare delicacy that is well worth a try should you find them at your local market. They are in season end of June through early Fall. Historically, figs are one of our oldest fruit crops, originating …
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Raising the Bar
I have to confess, I love shopping. Shopping for clothes, shopping for shoes, shopping for food… In my life prior to having children, I was a buyer for Saks Fifth Avenue and Ralph Lauren. Today, I could easily spend an entire morning perusing the aisles of a grocery store. Last …
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Cinnamon: A Super Spice
This week you’ll find me in the kitchen baking. I love autumn soups, breads, desserts, and spices that add warmth and comfort as the weather turns cooler. When it comes to warming autumn spices, particularly beneficial is cinnamon. Cinnamon is one of our oldest spices, used in ancient Egypt and …
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The Top 3 Foods You SHOULD be Eating (plus 5 free recipes!)
