Posture is not just about looking good.  Good or bad posture directly effects your body’s health, energy and abilities.  Here is a good article and chart that shows how to have good posture in various activities including standing, sitting, walking, sleeping, etc., along with listing the health issues related to poor posture…

I know this recipe is not a traditional holiday recipe but why not try something a bit different that is festive looking and delicious. This recipe has  some fun ingredients traditionally used in Greek cuisine.  This is a really fun dish for the family and looks beautiful for dinner parties.  The combinations of garbanzo beans, basil, Greek olives, and feta cheese makes this meal hearty and flavorful :)

I just made this last night and it was delicious!  It might sound like an odd combination but pumpkin tastes amazing in a soup made with brewed chai tea (key spices are cinnamon, ginger, cloves, allspice, etc)A winning combination.  Plus, coconut milk is rich and creamy in taste, healthy and adds an amazing aroma and flavor to the bisque.  This soup makes you feel the change of seasons and anticipate the holidays

I understand that during the holidays you want to enjoy yourself with friends and family which generally involves eating dishes that are a bit heavier than and maybe not as healthy as your normal diet.  Here is a tip that I have used for years to help prevent excess weight gain and a bloated tummy after a large meal; Drink Matcha tea a half hour to one hour after meals to quicken digestion.  Here is how it works…

Originally this recipe started out as Date Nut Squares but over the past year, with the availability & popularity of raw cacao powder, it has transformed into a delicious chewy fudge, guilt-free!  This recipe is super simple, raw, quick and tasty.  If you are a concerned parent worrying if your kids are getting enough protein, iron, good fats, etc., these squares are a guarantee win.  These are delicious, nutritious, easy to travel with and easy to chew – for all ages :)

I have been receiving many questions about coconut water so I thought it would be good to post this article again about the health benefits.  There are so many amazing super foods on the market right now.  The water from Young Thai Coconuts  is one of these amazing power houses of nutrition and unfortunately gets overlooked too often.  I knew from experience that coconut water was great for digestion, constipation and high in electrolytes, but once I dug deep into…

I have three delicious, easy to make and healthy sweet toppings to eat for breakfast, mix with frui or yogurt, serve to your kids, top your pies, crisps, cakes and cookies with!  Here is is a coconut, a cashew and an almond dip/pudding – they are yummy enough to eat by themselves as pudding or use to dip strawberries and treats into

Here is a delicious and easy to follow recipe for Almondaise.  Use this almond-based mayo as a spread, dip or add to dishes in place of sour cream or cheese.

Let me share a health secret with you that has become a daily part of my families lives… The Kombucha culture is a colony of yeast and bacteria (the friendly type which naturally exists throughout our digestive tract), which makes it probiotic, detoxifying and energizing.  It helps build up immune systems, aid in digestion, cleanse, alkalize the body, fights yeast infections and helps joint problems.

In case you need a break from holiday dishes and flavors here are a couple fun and tasty Asian-inspired recipes…enjoy!