Since I fly every few weeks, I’ve gotten the travel routine down to a science. Being away from home and simply being off of the usual routine can de-rail your efforts to live healthy, without the proper planning. In this two-part blog post, I’m going to share my best strategies on how I address special dietary needs, eating healthy, and making sure I don't get sick while I’m away from home. Food is a great place to start. By sticking to the most whole, real food diet you can

Guess which color the average American eats the least of in a given day or week? {Answer below.} When it comes to nutrition, variety is absolutely the spice of life! Phytonutrients are chemical components in plants that are critical for our health, and people who eat tons of plants enjoy benefits like lower risk of diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. Why? Phytonutrients. These little phytochemicals allow the plants themselves to function, and give plants their beautiful colo

Winter squash is now in season! This is a very satisfying meal you can make and store for later, or pack for lunch. What is it about food in a squash bowl that makes us so happy?? Vegetarian, Vegan, Paleo & Whole30 compliant Makes: 4 bowls Prep time: 25 | Cook time: 50 | Total time: 1hr 15 min INGREDIENTS: 2 medium spaghetti squash 1 Tbsp avocado, olive, or coconut oil 1 lb chicken, cooked & diced OR substitute 1 can of black beans, drained/rinsed 1 (16 oz) jar of salsa 2

Although it doesn't feel like it here in Southern California this week, fall's in full swing! This is a great time to get fruits & veggies like squash (acorn, spaghetti, butternut, etc.), broccoli, pears, apples, cabbage, cauliflower, onions, pumpkin, sweet potatoes, and zucchini. When you eat seasonally, you get the best tasting food available AND maximum nutrients. The food is grown close so it won’t spoil in transport, and it's harvested at the peak of the season and sold