Halloween has come and gone, and before we know it we’ll be in the heart of the holiday season. Although I’m not one to endorse any dessert as a so-called “health food”, I am a big proponent of making your own desserts when a sweet tooth strikes. It’s a good way to have control of […]

“Feel the burn!” “No pain, no gain!” “Embrace the pain!” These aren’t new concepts. They were probably proclaimed by your gym teacher or coach in high school. And there is much to be said for the tried and true notion that pain is not something to resist or shun, but rather a feeling or sensation […]

Chili is a one-pot, satisfying, hearty solution to the ever-nagging question “what’s for dinner?”.  This is one of my favorite go-to dishes, especially for potlucks, football games, movie night, or dinners for the week. And not only is chili amazingly yummy, it’s also packed with an impressive resume of plant-powered goodness. Just to name a […]

In a series of consistent, positive steps over time, you have the potential to make a huge impact on your life. You’ve most likely experienced this first-hand – in working toward achieving a desired goal, you have noticed that over time you become stronger, more agile, more confident…whatever it may be. But it takes time. […]