by Alyson Chugerman | Nov 5, 2015 | All, Health Concerns, Nutrition, Recipes
Spinach and Other Leafy Greens Spinach, kale, chard, and other leafy greens are loaded with vitamins, such as folate; minerals, such as magnesium; a range of phytonutrients; and insoluble fiber — all of which have virtually no impact on your blood sugar level....
by Alyson Chugerman | Oct 22, 2015 | All, Mindfulness, Nutrition, Stress Relief
This week, I want to talk about “mindful eating”. Right now, I’m in the middle of a cleanse program and I’ve been discussing that very important topic with the program participants. How many times have you wolfed down a meal so quickly your...
by Alyson Chugerman | Oct 8, 2015 | All, Nutrition, Recipes
It’s that time of the year again. The days are longer, the weather is heating up, and you’re craving the most satisfying of beverages: smoothies. These blended drinks have numerous benefits: they’re quick and easy, they can pack an incredible...
by Alyson Chugerman | Sep 24, 2015 | All, Health Concerns, Nutrition
Sugar is probably a bigger part of your daily diet than you ever imagined. We know it’s found in our favorites such as cookies, cakes, donuts, pies and ice cream. But did you know sugar comes hidden in salad dressings, crackers, ketchup, canned soup, pasta,...
by Alyson Chugerman | Jul 23, 2015 | All, Nutrition
Summer is synonymous with cold drinks, days by the pool and frozen desserts. It’s all about beating the heat. However, foods that seem like chill choices may have the opposite effect. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), there exist ‘warming...
by Alyson Chugerman | May 29, 2015 | All, Nutrition
Pitters and seed spitters, rejoice! Cherries are here. There’s something simply perfect about enjoying a bowl of chilled cherries. If you have any left, bake them into pies, add them to salads, cook them into sauces, blend and freeze them for popsicles, slice...
