Prepping the Perfect Pantry {or, A Peek into A Holistic Nutritionist’s Pantry}

I was inspired by my recent work as the pro bono nutritionist for the Plastiki crew as well as a reader’s question (below – thanks, Nick!) to write this article, plus an upcoming visit to a client’s home to do a pantry raid and audit. Fun!

Nick’s question was:

“What do you keep your fridge or pantry stocked with?
Or what is always on your shopping list?”

The answer is… it depends. (That’s the old management consultant in me peeping out.)

Eating Organic on a Budget: 10 Tips to Save & Savor

With this challenging economy, many of us have become more budget-conscious. What’s a guy / gal to do if your health objective is to eat organic, but your budget’s objective is to stay as small as possible?

While it’s not always true that organics are more expensive (check out this comparison chart I’ve provided), it is true that food consumption makes up a large percentage of most peoples’ monthly budget – including ours!

I’ve compiled ten easy tips for you to maximize your food dollars so that you can stay true to your health and prioritize eating organic, without feeling budgetary guilt.

Organic & Conventional Pricing Comparison from 2009

Here is a 2009 pricing comparison from one of my clients for the following categories of foods, both organic and non-organic. She actually went around and documented these price points. I wanted to post this to show that it’s not true that organic is always more expensive. It (literally) pays to shop around and do your research. I don’t mean to tout Whole Foods here, but you can see where they come out ahead (cheaper) in pricing compared to another chain supermarket.

Monday, March 1, 2010: The Food-Mood Connection, a Live Free Workshop

Delicious Health invites you to:

“The Food-Mood Connection:

How to Manage Your Mood Through Food“

A complimentary workshop in downtown San Francisco
presented by Simla Somturk Wickless, MBA, CHC, CNE, founder of Delicious Health

DATE: Monday, March 1, 2010

TIME: 6 – 7:30 PM Pacific

LOCATION: 169 Steuart Street (between Mission & Howard), San Francisco, CA 94105

FEE: FREE! Nada. Zip. Courtesy of the YMCA.

RSVP REQUIRED: Click here to RSVP. Our previous event sold out, so don’t wait.

Join me, Simla Somturk Wickless, health, nutrition & lifestyle expert and founder of Delicious Health, at the beautiful YMCA Embarcadero, for a brand new workshop!

Hatching a Happy 2010: 7 Tips for Making New Year Resolutions Stick

Here we are. Hellooooo 2010!

The new year tends to arrive with a lot of expectations. It’s a time to take stock, look ahead, and make plans. How can I make this year better?, we ask ourselves. How can I make myself better this year?

No pressure!

Actually, that’s what I dislike about new year resolutions. All this pressure to make grand plans and become this “new” you, just because it’s January 1st. Why not do it on March 2nd? [Did you know that New Year's Day was observed in March back in the day?]

Roasted Pumpkin Dessert

This is a healthier variation of a favorite seasonal dessert from Turkey. Easy to make, with a beautiful presentation, it can replace traditional pumpkin pie as a more nutritious, lower glycemic dessert with heart-healthy fats from the nuts. It can also take the place of yams or sweet potatoes with marshmallows as a side dish. No refined anything here!

And only 3 ingredients!

Prep Time:  About 15-20 minutes. The better your knife, the less your prep time!
Cook Time:  45-75 minutes
Yield: Depends on the size of the pumpkin. Usually about 12 servings.

Ingredients

Gobble Gobble… Or Not?

The turkey. The stuffing. The mashed potatoes and yams with marshmallows. The buttery gravy. The green beans. The pies.

It’s THANKSGIVING!!!!!

And here’s a recommendation from your friendly holistic nutritionist, moi:

Go ahead and enjoy your Thanksgiving meal to the fullest.

Literally.

Stuff yourself like the turkey if it makes you happy, and take that tryptophan-and-sugar-crash-induced nap.

Slowing Down

Remember those summer days that seemed to last forever when you were a kid? When you’d forget to eat or had not a care in the world because you were having such a great time doing other things? When you’re living your days with abandon and savoring each delicious detail, recreating this type of flow is easy. You’ll feel and be healthier, more positive, and more resilient against the ups and downs of your life.

Making Good on My Mission Statement and the Path to Invisible Illness Awareness Week 2009

When I first created this blog, I stated that part of my mission was to share my own story about healing from multiple autoimmune and other health conditions. Recently, I skimmed through my own blog and realized I hadn’t delivered on that promise. I’ve also received several requests from my followers to please get on it.

This also made me wonder why I haven’t started sharing that part of my story yet. Yeah, yeah, I’ve been busy building my practice and the last 18 months have been truly hectic, blah blah blah. The real reasons?

Simla Somturk Wickless Featured as Patient Testimonial on CPMC's Health & Healing Clinic Website

It’s LIVE!

It’s funny to see my own picture on someone else’s website, but I’m getting used to it. Back in March 2009, I gave a speech at the CPMC Health & Healing Clinic’s annual fundraiser about my healing story. Click here for the related post.  This post has the video recording as well as the text of my speech.

Now, they have me and my story up on their website’s home page, pictures and all. The photo shoot was so much fun. There are actually two pictures that made it up, and the one with my health “team” with me in the middle is my favorite. It’s a beautiful representation of the type of protective support I had during my healing journey. CLICK HERE to see the website and read the text of the speech.

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