April 16, 2013 Thumbnail image for ***Cookbook Teaser Alert***- Banana Bonanza Parfaits

***Cookbook Teaser Alert***- Banana Bonanza Parfaits

Have you seen the movie Love’s Kitchen? It’s a somewhat cheesy “rom com” about a chef and a food critic. If you are bored one day and are into this kind of thing, check it out on Netflix. What is my point? Well, in the movie they prepare these amazing trifle desserts. A proper English ... more

April 16, 2013 Thumbnail image for Meditation for Dummies

Meditation for Dummies

What thoughts are triggered when I say the word “meditation”? Do you think, “Sure, I hear meditation is great, but I think it is a bit too far out for me”. Maybe you think, “Ok, I am onboard with the whole meditation thing, but it is at position 24 on my ongoing to do list”. ... more

April 11, 2013 Thumbnail image for Are These Forms of Stress Impacting You? (Guest Blog Post)

Are These Forms of Stress Impacting You? (Guest Blog Post)

I would like to introduce the lovely Megan Morris of The Root of Health for today’s guest blog post. It really is an honor to have her sharing her expertise on the site. She knows a lot, I mean a lot about health, digestion, hormones, and nutrition. I met her a couple months ago and ... more

March 26, 2013 Thumbnail image for Ch-ch-ch-Chia Seed Pudding (Guest Post)

Ch-ch-ch-Chia Seed Pudding (Guest Post)

My friend Anna Zulaica is a very talented woman. She is a co-author of the DASH diet cookbook, founder of Presto! Catering and Food Services, and is a local chef in the Bay Area that specializes in the most amazing healthy cuisine! I love to see what she is up to in the kitchen. She ... more

March 16, 2013 Thumbnail image for Paleo Challenge: Meal Plan Week 2

Paleo Challenge: Meal Plan Week 2

I made it through Week 1! For those of you doing the Paleo Challenge with me, it has been great having you along for the ride! Thank you for your posts and comments on Beaming with Health’s page. Keep it coming! Week 1 was a little hard at first. I was missing grains and dark ... more

March 8, 2013 Thumbnail image for Paleo Challenge (21-Day or 30-Day)

Paleo Challenge (21-Day or 30-Day)

You may have seen my previous post where I mentioned a 21-day Paleo Challenge. I can’t wait to get started and see how my body feels! I designated the start date as Monday, March 11. I wanted to give myself time to settle in after my Tahoe trip so I can give this challenge my ... more

February 22, 2013 Thumbnail image for Practical Paleo Giveaway and 21-Day Paleo Challenge

Practical Paleo Giveaway and 21-Day Paleo Challenge

Have you heard of the Paleo approach to health? If not, here is a quick explanation by Robb Wolf. If you are new to this approach, are you curious to learn more? As a health coach I have tried many different diets and approaches to health. As of now I eat about 60-70% Paleo. For ... more

February 12, 2013 Thumbnail image for 5 Common Yoga Excuses and a Rebuttal to Each

5 Common Yoga Excuses and a Rebuttal to Each

It has recently been brought to my attention that I may be one of those annoying people that will not shut up about yoga (I am working on it, friends). I am always trying to get people to do it with me. The reason I do this is not just because I am on a ... more

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