Are You a Closet Member of Fatigued Anonymous?

One of my biggest pet peeves is feeling fatigued. I can’t stand it. Feeling like I can’t get enough sleep and a whole day of dragging and feeling out of it? No thanks.

Having reversed several autoimmune conditions plus Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, which once led to my sleeping up to 20 hours a day for months on end, I have no intention of ever heading back there again. These days, my new default looks something like this: bouncing out of bed and sustaining a steady stream of energy all day until my body gently tells me it’s ready to go to sleep again at night… no matter how demanding my day.

Dishing on the New 2011 USDA Dietary Guidelines

The “official” USDA dietary guidelines, released as a joint effort between the U.S. Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) and the Department of Health and Human Services, make a splash every five years when they are updated based on the most recent research. This past month was no exception.

February is also Wise Consumer Health Month, established by the American Institute for Preventive Medicine to teach people how to be more involved with their health care. The new 2011 USDA dietary guidelines offer a great starting point to talk about how you can become wiser with your own food choices and become an advocate for your own health.

2011 Resolutions, Deliciously Resolved!

January is typically a month when people get motivated and serious about their health. Whether your plans include joining a gym or trying a new diet to shed extra holiday pounds, the New Year starts with the best of intentions.

But very few people stay motivated. Often after only a few weeks of trying an extreme diet or exercise program, we slip back into old habits and feel guilty for not being able to maintain our goals. Is this you?

Happy Holidays? Tips to Get Balanced Before You Go Bonkers

Does your holiday routine feel more like a curse than a celebration ? You are not alone.

It’s no secret that December is a tough month for many people. On the one hand, it’s full of fun: presents, parties, sweets, and seeing loved ones. And on the other hand, it’s exhausting. We all do our best to stay afloat among the sea of extra activities such as cooking, baking, shopping, sending cards and attending holiday parties.

40 Stories of Thanks: Andrea’s Success Story

Most of us have an interesting relationship with our health. When we feel good, we don’t think much about it. But when something goes wrong, like a flu or worse, it’s a big wake-up call. Suddenly, we think about all those bad habits that might have contributed to the breakdown.

Announcing The New Greengrocer Cookbook – Veggies Made Delicious

This past year, I was honored to be a contributor to this classic cookbook, updated for 2010: “The New Greengrocer Cookbook“. You will see several of my own favorite recipes in there, such as Celery Root Celebrated.

As you probably know by now, I LOVE veggies. All kinds. And that’s what you get in this cookbook – creative recipes for the whole family that make eating your healthy veggies deliciously easy.

“The New Greengrocer Cookbook” is the modern consumers’ guide to eating and cooking with the freshest fruits and vegetables. Pete Carcione, author and president of Carcione Fresh Produce Company, is sharing recipes and tips on the ripe and ready harvest for every season. Carcione’s extensive knowledge gives readers insight on how to choose the perfect produce.

What’s Your Food Personality?

We all have food personalities that we have developed over the years. Some of these traits may feel good in the moment, but they don’t serve your ultimate health goals.

I’ve identified the top food personalities that I see in my own clients. I relate to many of them as I struggled with some of the same habits for years. You may not believe it, but I was once a quadruple latte drinker and now, if I had even one cup, I’d be a wreck for days.

What’s your food personality and is it working for you? Or do you want to deal with it… deliciously?

S.A.D. C.R.A.P!™ Complimentary Teleclass on Thursday, Oct 7, 2010

Busy Professionals, Entrepreneurs,
& Fellow Peeps Living with Autoimmune
& Chronic Fatigue:

Delicious Health invites you to…

“S.A.D. C.R.A.P!™

How Everyday Foods are Making You
Tired, Fat, Stressed and Sick
& How to Deliciously Reverse it All”

A complimentary teleclass from Delicious Health ~ we like FREE!

DATE: Thursday, Oct. 7, 2010

TIME: 6 PM Pacific / 7 PM Mountain / 8 PM Central / 9 PM Eastern

This call will be recorded and shared with you later (as an MP3 that you can download) if you register but cannot attend the call live.

The Rise of the Sunshine Vitamin: Why Vitamin D Matters & How to Get Enough

Vitamin D intrigues me. It is classified as both a vitamin and a hormone, and has remained somewhat of an enigma for several decades. A heightened awareness of vitamin D in recent years accompanied with a rising tide of research is bringing this micronutrient to the forefront of nutritional science. My personal interest stems from my reliance on Vitamin D3 supplementation, which has helped me reverse my multiple autoimmune conditions (including fibromyalgia and undifferentiated connective tissue disorder) as well as other health issues. Another personal reason is that, sadly, my maternal uncle passed away at the age of 18, likely due to rickets resulting from an overprotected childhood.

Simla’s Cooling Summer Soup

Cooling. Easy. Delicious. Perfect after a long day at the beach or just to cool off from the summer heat. I created this recipe after craving watercress (yes, really!) for two days one recent summer.

Its ingredients are naturally cooling and support the usually overworked liver in detoxing, while providing lots of anti-oxidants to help prevent premature aging and natural body wear and tear. The healthy fats from the avocado will gently satiate you and are anti-inflammatory and happy-chemical-producing mini miracles.

Serves 2

Ingredients

½ small bunch of watercress

2 small green zucchini (peeled, if not organic)

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