Kale is so popular here in Oregon/Portlandia, I think it must now be the official State Plant. And with good reason. Here are some fast facts on kale: Just one …

Just a quick reminder that Fall Training Camp (FTC) is just around the corner — it starts on Monday, September 29! Part of my personal preparation for FTC has been …

  I’ve been hearing from a lot of folks who are eager to sign up for Fall Training Camp and get their health back on track — but aren’t sure which …

Fall Training Camp [28 days of nutrition coaching, recipes and Pilates workouts] is just around the corner, and I’m so excited to kick things off and help people get back on …

Wow. Summer. If you’re anything like me, you left it all “out on the floor” this summer. Poolside, backyard barbecues, lazy beach walks. Staying up way too late, and sleeping …

One question that comes up frequently in both informal conversations and client sessions is this: Should I get a juicer or a blender?   Of course, there are numerous lifestyle changes people …

I love talking to people right after they complete a detox. After years — even decades — of an unhealthy lifestyle, detox alumni are so energetic and empowered. Detoxers who have eliminated sugar, …

One of the most common remarks I hear during workshops and client meetings is: “I know I should eat more vegetables — but I don’t.”    Or… “I know I shouldn’t …

This year, the Easter Bunny got fancy and did his shopping at QUIN, an indie jewel-box of a candy shop located in Portland’s hipster haven and un-mall, Union Alley. Actually, I …

A few years ago, I remember taking great pains to set up our home bar. I was doing PR with some restaurant clients at the time and, Portland being the …

Last week I wrote about Dr. Mark Hyman’s new book, The 10-Day Detox Diet, and my experience as a program beta tester leading up to the book’s launch. Long story …

Earlier this month, I was invited to serve as a beta tester* for Dr. Mark Hyman’s 10-Day Detox Diet program. Using Dr. Hyman’s new book, The Blood Sugar Solution 10-Day …