by Alyson Chugerman | May 26, 2016 | Recipes
Jicama (pronounced hee-cama) is a round, bulbous root vegetable with origins in the Mexican peninsula. It is part of the legume family. This little-known tuber is grown in the warm climates of Central America, the Caribbean, the Andes Mountain regions and Southern...
by Alyson Chugerman | Feb 25, 2016 | All, Mindfulness, Weight Loss
Do you struggle with consistency in healthy eating? Do you have a hard time aligning your eating with your good intentions long-term? Have you ever stopped to consider what relationship you have with food? We don’t often think we even have a relationship with...
by Alyson Chugerman | Feb 11, 2016 | All, Nutrition
I consider these my top Superfoods because of their powerful characteristics of proteins, essential fatty acids and anti-oxidants. How many have you tried? QUINOA The perfect complete protein. Most commonly considered a grain, quinoa is actually a relative of leafy...
by Alyson Chugerman | Feb 4, 2016 | All, Nutrition, Recipes, Weight Loss
Here are ten reasons you may not have known for piling on those greens. I hope you will have all the motivation you need to start eating more vegetables! Number One: A Reason to Chew Have you ever eaten a bowl of fresh, either lightly steamed or raw veggies? If you...
by Alyson Chugerman | Jan 21, 2016 | All, Stress Relief
When your muscles are knotted or you desperately need to relax there’s nothing more heavenly than a whole-body rubdown from your favorite therapist. But aside from feeling fantastic, a massage offers health benefits that far exceed the obvious. Research shows...