No Breakfast Without Protein

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 […]

Alchemy of a Balanced Smoothie

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 […]