What do YOU think of when you hear the term ‘free radicals‘? Personally, I had images of high school bullies, political fanatics or soccer hooligans pop up at the thought of a free radical – until I studied the concept during my nutrition training. In short, radicals are highly reactive chemicals that can damage your […]
Yay August! Next weekend is a biggie in Lafayette, CO: The 17th annual Peach Festival is upon us! If you don’t know what this means, let me enlighten you: 30,000 lbs. of certified organic peaches from Morton’s Orchard in Palisade, CO will be yours for the taking – along with live music, hundreds of peach […]
You’ve probably heard your (or someone else’s) grandma say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Well, she was on to something… A prolonged state of fasting is stressful for your system, and can disrupt your metabolism, affect your blood chemistry and dampen your cognitive (brain) power. If you’re trying to control […]
Here’s the first recipe I promised those who got to sample some of this super-refreshing, clean-burning and cleansing smoothie last Friday, in Boulder and/or Lafayette. One taster informed me, with a smile and twinkle in their eyes, that they would rather have their greens in a salad… So, be forewarned: This is not your regular […]
In preparation for a summer smoothie class that I’m teaching, I have been researching dozens, if not hundreds, of smoothie recipes lately. Sadly, I’ve come to the conclusion that many of them may be tasty, but will not support your health. The main problem with these colorful drinks is that they can do a number […]