NEED TO MAKE A HEALTHY BREAKFAST PART OF YOUR ROUTINE? Here are 6 high-protein, low-sugar breakfast ideas: ⓵ Oatmeal: 1/2C oats, 2T PB2, 1t maca powder, 1/4C Orgain High-Protein Almond Milk, 1T almond butter. 380 cal, 20.5g fat, 43g carbs, 18g protein, and only 3g sugar. ⓶ Green Smooth: 8 […]
Ayurveda is the Science of Living Well. Ayurveda is a natural way to prevent (not cure) disease and increase vitality and longevity with methods such as daily routine, food, exercise, yoga, mediation, herbs, etc. To live an Ayurvedic Lifestyle is to live in balance with your nature (Dosha), the seasons, the time of day, and the […]
You don’t need a rest day. Instead, make recovery a regular part of your routine. Your mind and body thrive on daily movement. Most days of the week this will be a workout (strength or cardio). A couple days per week you need less intensity (like walking, taking Pilates or Barre class, or […]
Looking at snacking through the lenses of science and Ayurveda. The body needs time to digest the meals you’ve eaten. Snacking interrupts this process. A good rule from Ayurveda is to fill the stomach 1/2 with food, 1/4 with water, and to leave 1/4 space. This space allows the stomach to work to digest the […]
In the days after going “off the rails,” here are a few things you can do to get back on track again: Drink water/electrolytes before bed the day of, if possible (especially if there was alcohol involved). Get plenty of sleep, even if you have to sleep past your normal wake-up time. The […]
1. You can’t out-exercise a bad diet. Read my blog post by the same name here. A study found that hunter-gathers burn the same amount of calories as sedentary Westerners. But you do need to exercise. More on that later… 2. It’s not about eating LESS. Most people need more: more protein, more fiber, and […]
You know you need to eat healthier to reach your goals. What’s getting in your way? Time/Planning: You’re busy, working long hours, and grabbing food on the go. Wherever you go (even convenience stores), choose the healthiest options. Instead of chips and soda, opt for water, fruit (fresh if they have it or dried), […]
Do you have a problem you need to solve? Grab your journal and follow these 5 steps: O.S.C.A.R. 1. Outcome: What’s the problem? What’s your goal (short-term, long-term, and stretch)? What does success look like? Be specific. 2. Situation: Why is this an issue for you? How is this problem impacting other […]
Ayurveda is the Science of Life. It’s the sister-science to Yoga. Ayurveda is based on the 3 Doshas: Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. We each have all 3 Doshas within us. At the time of our birth, one Dosha will be predominant. Throughout our life we can become dominant in a different Dosha. We say that […]
Kitchari can be eaten as an Ayurvedic cleanse. This porridge-like mix of rice, beans, and vegetables is easy to digest, giving your digestive system a break. Ingredients: 1 cup white basmati rice 1 cup yellow split mung beans (soaked overnight) 6 cups water or broth 3 Tbsp Olive Oil […]
