The new year brings time for contemplation and reflection. For some, that means a renewed focus on exercise, quitting a bad habit or getting to bed earlier. For many, including so many of my clients, its a time to focus on cleaning up your diet. Perhaps its a detox, a Whole 30 or an elimination…
Last minute gifts
The final countdown is on and healthy eating is the perfect gift for your loved one or even for yourself. Need an inexpensive gift, consider dark chocolate covered dried fruit or assorted nuts; even a nice dark chocolate bar makes a great stocking stuffer. For a few more dollars, you can purchase a cooking class…
New classes open for registration
2013 classes at PCC are available and open for registration. Do something good for your body and check out my full line-up here. https://thyme2nourish.com/public-classes/
Eating healthy during the holidays
This time of year can be especially challenging for the health conscious eater. Too many rich foods and sweets and not enough vegetables. When planning my catering menus with clients, I always suggest a few fresh salads to add to the mix. This is often dismissed with many folks opting for the cheese platter and…
The true meaning of Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving came a bit early for me this year. Last weekend, I spent time with family celebrating my aunt’s 90th birthday. My mother, sister and I hopped a plane to Winnipeg, where both my parents are from, and enjoyed a lovely long weekend with family – sharing great food and great stories and having a…
Holiday Eating
As the weather gets colder, I am reminded of the upcoming holidays – a beautiful time to connect with family and see loved ones from near and far. It’s also a time for family meals – highlighting the beautiful bounty of late fall foods and great foods that warm you from the cold. With all…
GMO’s – final thoughts before election day
By now, you may have already cast your ballots for election day 2012. In case you haven’t, here’s some last minute thoughts on something near and dear to me. If you live in Washington state (my home state) or California (Prop 37), chances are that you have been hearing about the state initiatives to make…
The value of vegetables
This list of has been circulating for years; I am not sure who the original author is, but it’s a brilliant reminder of the value of vegetables . . . A sliced Carrot looks like the human eye. The pupil, iris and radiating lines look just like the human eye… and YES, science now shows…
Eating a Rainbow of Foods
What Color is Your Food? Taste a rainbow of fruits and vegetables for better health FN-595, Revised February 2009 (Reviewed and reprinted May 2011) Julie Garden-Robinson, Ph.D., L.R.D., Food and Nutrition Specialist http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/pubs/yf/foods/fn595w.htm Red fruits and vegetables are colored by natural plant pigments called “lycopene” or “anthocyanins.” Lycopene in tomatoes, watermelon and pink grapefruit, for…
On the path to health – some basic tips to get started
“Let thy food be thy medicine and thy medicine be thy food.” – Hippocrates Cooking with whole foods is an excellent ways to promote health and adapt your dietary restrictions to better support what you need. Whether you face a diet of reduced sodium, reduced fat or a need for increased fiber, these simple ideas…