Christmas is Coming- Is Your Goose Getting Fat?!

 

Feeling Like the Holidays 
are Plumping you up?!

As Christmas approaches, I am hearing from many individuals that although it appears their wallets are getting skinnier, their caboose is feeling bigger.  How can this be when all we are going is hundreds of errands, decorating like crazy and shuffling our kids around.  Aren't we more active than normal?  Not really...when you sit down and ponder what has changed in the past month or so, you may realize that although you are not at home as much and running to the mall on a daily basis, it is also more likely that you are partaking in the Christmas candies and cookies that often magically appear at church, at work and even in our homes.  It is also guaranteed that you are eating out which can be catastrophic to our waistlines.  In addition, it is the time of year for cookie exchanges, extra adult beverages, and warm specialty lattes to keep us warm and more importantly, alert!  

Rest assured, I can guide you back to balance, help you slim your rear and teach you tips on how to boost energy naturally and without the hangover often accompanied by overindulgence of the season.  Our group counseling program can help you do just that and so much more!  "RW: Unprocessed- Pure & Simple" allows you to move away from the evils of processed and packaged foods and transform your lifestyle to commit to the foods critical for optimal health.   This journey is certain to have bumps and divots, but nonetheless will be a truly educational and amazing experience for all those involved.  There are only 2 seats left, so I hope you will consider joining us!

Our January cooking class will be held on January 15th and will teach you to "Cook the New Year Away".  I will demonstrate healthy and fun dishes that are certain to motivate you to get back in the kitchen and get cookin'!  We will use the bounty of the winter harvest as well as incorporate some vitamin C to fight the colds and viruses that circulate this time of year.  Please be certain to review our cooking class schedule by visiting our events page.  Many of the classes are almost full!  I will also be holding the Level I Raw Food Class in January as well.

In honor of the spirit of giving, here is a recipe for a wonderful dish to share with those you care about the most.  It is warm, sweet and oh so good!

White Hot Cocoa

1 cup warm coconut milk

2 Tbsp raw cashews

1 Tbsp maple syrup or honey

1 Tbsp grated cocoa butter

1 tsp lucuma powder

1 tsp vanilla extract

Pinch of sea salt

½ cup very hot water

In a blender, combine the warm coconut milk, cashews, maple syrup, cocoa butter, lucuma, vanilla and salt. Blend until the cacao butter melts and the entire mixture is very smooth. Top each mug off with hot water. Stir and serve.

Winter is Coming!

Winter is Drawing Near!

As winter nears, I find myself pondering the significance of how the foods we choose to eat affect our ability to deal with both the beauties and blahs of the winter season.  As some may know, I am a smoothie advocate and have been known to drink them even when the temperature has reached below zero, however this year, I am finding that a room temperature or warm smoothie is nourishing and comforting to my body, mind and soul.  Nothing beats a warm pumpkin pie smoothie with the spicy tastes of ginger, nutmeg and cinnamon and blended into a silky sweet treat with some homemade cashew milk, dates, soaked steel cut oats and coconut oil.  So delish!

December 4th is our December cooking class and I am looking forward to having a full class of attendees eager to learn and taste the bounty of the season.  Of course we will be savoring dishes that are a perfect fit for the Christmas holiday.  Think chestnuts, gingerbread and cranberries!  You can see the schedule by visiting our events page. 

Another exciting program starting is our group counseling session. I am extremely anxious to get started because the theme is life changing, literally.  "RW: Unprocessed- Pure & Simple".   As a group we will move away from the evils of processed and packaged foods and progress to a lifestyle limited in man-made food items that hinder optimal health.   The journey is certain to have bumps and divots, but nonetheless will be a truly educational and amazing experience for all those involved.  I hope you will consider joining us!

On a fun note, I created a fantastic treat the other day that I would love to share with you.  I had no idea that such a healthy dish would cause such delight!  I call it Maple Sweet Potato Pudding, and it takes less than 10 minutes to create if you have the items in stock and the equipment at hand.  Check it out!

Maple Sweet Potato Pudding

2 cups raw sweet potatoes, diced

½ cup young coconut meat

½ cup soaked cashews
1 Tbsp coconut butter

1 Tbsp lemon juice

4 Tbsp maple syrup

2 tsp vanilla extract

2 tsp cinnamon
½ tsp ground ginger

¼ tsp nutmeg

¼ tsp sea salt

pinch allspice
1 packet vegan gelatin

Combine all ingredients in high speed blender. Blend until fully incorporated. Pour into dishes and chill overnight or freeze.  Serve topped with cashew whipped cream.

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Alternative Medicine practices, including Naturopathy and Nutritional Counseling, are unique and exciting approaches to health care today. As a Naturopath, Certified Clinical Nutritionist, Natural Health Counselor and Raw Foods Gourmet Chef, I lead you back to optimal health by formulating a customized lifestyle program that works best for you as an individual. Just as you have unique fingerprints,you need a tailored program designed just for you with regards to your health.  No one approach works for everyone!   

While most dietitians dwell on calorie counting, portion size and restriction diets, at Reinventing Wellness we teach patients how to create a happy, healthy lifestyle that is flexible, fun and free from deprivation.  We guide you in finding the food and lifestyle choices that best support you. We also help you make gradual, lifelong changes that enable you to reach both your current and future health goals using a gentle manner and realistic process.  We offer a holistic approach that creates balance throughout the body, mind, and spirit so that you may live the healthful life you were meant to live.  

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