by Alyson Chugerman | Jan 31, 2023 | All, Recipes
Few beverages are as deep-rooted in the culture of Americans’ collective childhood quite like hot chocolate. This drink reminds me of rainy days, skiing, sledding, or even a quiet day watching the snow fall. It’s thick, silky, toasty, and usually smothered in whipped...
by Alyson Chugerman | Jan 24, 2023 | All, Recipes, Weight Loss
Want to know what all the fuss about green tea is? Apart from being a refreshing, soothing beverage – served hot or cold – it’s an easy metabolism booster and packed with antioxidants that help burn fat. Green tea and weight loss Research shows that green tea can...
by Alyson Chugerman | Oct 3, 2022 | All, Nutrition, Recipes
Fall is here and the bounty of summer vegetable gardens is coming to an end. But I’ve had an abundant amount of zucchini this year (my tomatoes were not as prolific…) so I wanted to share a bit about the heath and nutritional benefits of this delicious member of the...
by Alyson Chugerman | Aug 1, 2022 | All, Recipes
Humans have been fermenting food as a means of preserving it for centuries. Today, we can enjoy the fermented delicacies that originated in many countries: miso from Japan, Chinese kombucha, Korean kimchi, Labneh – the thick, tangy Middle Eastern yogurt cheese,...
by Alyson Chugerman | Feb 15, 2022 | All, Recipes
With snow falling and colder temps making everyone grab warm mugs, I wanted to share my favorite warm smoothies. Just like regular smoothies, these are great for sipping in front of the fireplace, as well as on the way to work/school/errands/life. “What’s a warm...
by Alyson Chugerman | Dec 20, 2021 | All, Nutrition, Recipes, Weight Loss
Here’s a fun fact: starting each day with a protein shake has been the #1 needle-mover for thousands of people that I’ve worked with and/or who have joined me for my 21-Day Refresh or 7-Day Resets. Ready in as little as 5 minutes, protein shakes are the easiest and...
