health and wellness tips
the truth about detoxing: four biggest myths debunked
thanks to much of what we hear in the media, cleansing and detoxing practices have earned a reputation for being unhealthy and even unsafe. when you hear the words cleanse or detox, do you immediately think of all-liquid diets, expensive supplements and short-term deprivation for short-term results? the truth is, a cleanse or detox does […]
30 minutes is the new marathon: the inphyusion 30-day movement challenge
i love movement and being active and i’ve always loved movement and being active. as a child, my mom found me more than once trying to sleep in my swimming suit so that i wouldn’t miss a moment of swim time fussing with it in the morning. making the leap from elementary to junior high […]
therapeutic private yoga instruction
the private yoga instruction program at colorado athletic club-flatirons is officially underway and i am over the moon to be a part of the team. it is very exciting to have the opportunity to work with a skilled group of teachers and share with others the therapeutic applications of hatha yoga. the practice of yoga has truly […]
raw vegan pie crust
it is beginning to feel a bit like fall around here and fall makes me think of pie, more specifically the crust of pie. personally i have always been more interested in the pie crust than the actual filling and quite often that is the only part of the pie i’m interested in eating. this […]
wheat and gluten free raw vegan pizza
this is an exciting post for me because i am in love with this raw vegan veggie topped pizza recipe. everyone loves pizza, at least everyone i know loves pizza. seriously, who can resist a relaxing ‘pizza and movie night’ now and again? pizzas are versatile, satisfying, and in my opinion, an excellent comfort food. […]
baby spinach with mango date dressing and sliced strawberries salad
baby spinach with mango date dressing and sliced strawberries is my current go-to fresh summer salad recipe. recently i took a great road trip to santa fe, new mexico with my mother and aunt who were visiting from wisconsin. i was a santa fe first timer and it is an inspiring area to say the […]
wheat and gluten free zucchini pasta
wheat and gluten free zucchini pasta is a crisp and refreshing summertime noodle alternative that does not require using a stovetop. the noodles are fairly easy to make and a little seems to go a long way. not one to splurge on frivolous kitchen appliances i had been putting off the purchase of a vegetable […]
raw vegan mango date dressing
raw vegan mango dressing is a wheat, gluten, oil and salt free healthy recipe waiting to dress your greens. it is full of sweetness and has a fresh and light feeling, perfect for this steamy time of the year. not only is the dressing thirsty to douse your greens it is also a sweet match […]
great guacamole
what would a great guacamole recipe be without a ripe raw food like the avocado? somewhere along the way i’ve read that on super bowl sunday nearly 8 million pounds of guacamole is eaten and for cinco de mayo it’s more like 14 million pounds! i’m not sure what the tally during world cup fever is […]
wheat and gluten free veggie sub sandwich
wheat and gluten free veggie sub sandwiches are a quick and easy raw vegan meal that prove tough to resist. they’ve been a hit at bbq’s, baseball games and even following long mountain bike rides. it’s a refreshing sub sandwich that is full of fiber and loaded with an unlimited number of healthy carbohydrates. romaine […]
