Month: April 2012

20 Healthy Gluten-free Power Snacks

20 Healthy Gluten-free Power Snacks

Whether you’re training for a big race, hiking, biking, or taking the dogs for a long walk, an increase in activity requires us to choose the right foods to fuel our day. There’s nothing worse than going for a hike and realizing the sugary granola bars you packed are making you feel tired and lethargic….

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Simple + Healthy Roasted Eggplant Curry (baingan bharta)

Simple + Healthy Roasted Eggplant Curry (baingan bharta)

From the time I begin my day at 4am, I’m on the move. I workout, head to the office for 8-9 hours, come home to walk the dogs, make dinner, and prepare for an evening of nutrition consults. I’m strapped for time, all the time but I’ll never, ever be willing to sacrifice a healthy meal…

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Fudge-Tastic Brownies (vegan, gluten-free, grain-free + nut-free)

Fudge-Tastic Brownies (vegan, gluten-free, grain-free + nut-free)

Oh have I got a treat for you today! I’ve held on to this recipe for months and am wondering why the heck I waited this long to make it. I guess there just isn’t enough time in the day to try each and every single recipe I have pinned, tweeted and Facebooked. But there…

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Traveling Through India: Sivananda Ashram, Neyyar Dam Part II

Traveling Through India: Sivananda Ashram, Neyyar Dam Part II

For more on my backpacking trip through India, check out Mumbai experience, Kallikadu, Sivananda ashram introduction, India,  the basics, Sivananda ashram I, Sivananda ashram II, waterfalls and temples, the streets, and varkala posts. What was the program like? I was eager to attend the lectures and soak up all of the Sivananda teachings as I…

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Flavors of India: Egg Biryani (egg fried rice)

Flavors of India: Egg Biryani (egg fried rice)

For more on the flavors of India series, check out: Dhal Aloo Kofta, Payasam Pudding, Aloo Palak, Gluten-free naan and Malai Kofta. I love Indian food and have embraced it to the fullest. Just last night, I was contemplating trying my hand at making a potporri using all the garam masala ingredients to infuse our…

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Grain-free Lemon Poppy Seed Protein Cake + Vegan Version

Grain-free Lemon Poppy Seed Protein Cake + Vegan Version

The day I realized that hemp protein powder could be transformed into a cake was a moment I’ll never forget. I wish I could say that there was a master plan behind it all, but I’d be lying. I found it by complete accident. It was a blustery November evening and I was craving a…

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Accepting my Body and Owning my Attitude

Accepting my Body and Owning my Attitude

I did upwards of 5 hours of yoga a day while I was in India so I was was surprised to discover just how much strength I’d lost when I got back home. I’m sure it was a combination of not getting enough food at the ashram and then happily enjoying endless servings of fried…

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Spring Fling Pasta Salad + How to Clean and Cook Artichoke Hearts

Spring Fling Pasta Salad + How to Clean and Cook Artichoke Hearts

Happy Monday, all! How was your long weekend? Ours was fabulous. Very long, relaxing, and chocolate filled, just as I suspected. The Easter bunny stopped by Sunday morning, delivering far more chocolate than I know what to do with. I was impressed to find little treat bags tied with bright green bows. The bunny sure…

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The bunny came!

The bunny came!

Ah, a chocolate bunny exploded in our hallway and all over my office! Pretty sure my day’s going to consist of chocolate, breakfast rolls and a much-needed afternoon run to wear off all the sugar before Easter dinner. What did the bunny bring you?

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