SHIFT VEGGIE BAKE {freezable}

It just doesn’t get easier than this recipe. This is what I would call a hidden gem. It finds itself on many a meal plan that I prepare for clients, it is well received and clients make and freeze it regularly, and it really is delicious. It’s just not even a little bit sexy. It’s […]

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Sneaky Food Intolerances

    Food intolerances or “sensitivities” can affect you in so many ways.   And they’re a lot more common than most people think.   I’m not talking about anaphylaxis or immediate allergic reactions that involve an immune response. Those can be serious and life-threatening.  If you have any allergies, you need to steer clear

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Saccharine, aspartame, sucralose, oh my! Read this before you give artificial sweeteners a try!

    As you may be able to guess I am not a fan of artificial sweeteners.   You probably know the negative health effects of eating too much sugar, especially “added sugars” like in soft drinks, candy, baked goods, and many commercially-available cereals, just to name a few.  Added sugar is hiding just about

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SHIFT CHICKPEA SMASH

Spoiler Alert – I am not Vegan. I am not even vegetarian, though I try to infuse my diet with as many plant based foods as possible on a daily basis. I also love variety, and am always looking at ways to increase the nutrient value in my foods. This CHICK PEA SMASH is like

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Weight, What’s Going On?

I recently had a really interesting conversation with one of my clients. This incredibly bright and determined woman,  who also happens to be highly dedicated and ‘compliant’ in her weight loss mission, has undergone a complete stall in her weight loss since January.  She is beyond frustrated. We discussed some possible reasons and approaches, as

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LET’S TALK ABOUT IBS…

Cramping, urgency, bloating and gas. All hallmarks of the infamous IBS, or Irritable Bowel Syndrome. We all know that anything called a “syndrome” usually means that the medical profession doesn’t know what the heck causes it, or how to treat it.  Yet, millions of people suffer from it on a regular basis. If you are

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