Feeling extra bloated from BBQ season?

Rebecca — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 13:30:36 +0000

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New Yorkers against 7-eleven

Rebecca — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 18:25:51 +0000

Dear 7-Eleven,

Why are you here in my lovely city? for 29 years I have lived in NYC and found everything I need at my local bodega. We do not need you and your disgusting pre-packaged sandwiches. Every time I see you I feel like I am being forced to pull over on a highway in the middle of nowhere for processed crap that I have no interest in eating. Please go away!

Love,

1 New Yorker against 7-eleven.

Who else is with me????

to supplement or not to supplement…

Rebecca — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 13:30:38 +0000

People often ask me why supplementation is important and if you eat a healthy, well balanced diet, is it even necessary? The simple answer is YES, supplementation is very important. Why, you ask?

1. Only 2% of Americans get the recommended amount of fruits and vegetables.

2. 38% decline of nutrient content of garden crops during the past 50 years.

3. 90% of Americans are lacking key nutrients in their diets.

4. Hectic work and family schedules make it tough to eat right.

5. Stress, aging, and, pregnancy increase your bodies need for nutrients.

6. Extremely difficult to get all the nutrients you need in the right amounts.

7. Proper nutrition and a healthy lifestyle can prevent 60 – 90% of disease.

While taking your vitamins is very important it is also important to make sure that you are taking a high quality brand that actually works. Don’t waste your money on a cheap tub of synthetic vitamins from costco. Invest in a good brand that provides clinical studies and avoid brands with artificial sweeteners, flavors, or preservatives. Look for a company that focuses on safety and purity!

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Inspired in Washington D.C.

Rebecca — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 12:11:26 +0000

The hot people I work with on the steps of the Lincoln monument in Washington D.C.

The funny thing about starting a blog is that you have to be committed to write even when you might not be that inspired. My blog started off while I was still in nutrition school and I was pretty much inspired on a daily basis. My blog was going to be AWESOME! I was doing some pretty cool giveaways and my readership seemed to be growing, I was on my way to being a very successful and popular blogger. Somewhere along the way my business picked up, (which I really can’t complain about), I got pregnant (not an excuse), and my blog kind of fell to the side. My last few posts have been spaced way too far apart and even I can admit that my blackberry pics aren’t cutting it and kind of look a little bit like poop on a plate.

So here I am at the Shaklee global conference in Washington D.C. and I am feeling the need to write and share my experience, because I am SO INSPIRED. How refreshing to be able to work with such a wonderful group of people who all share a common goal of helping other people be healthy and succesful. How rare is it to love what you do, believe in what you do, and enjoy the people you work with? I am going to recommit to this blog, because there is really no excuse to not be inspired on at least a weekly basis. I apologize in advance to my fellow bbm’ers, but I am also going to switch from a blackberry to an IPhone so that my pictures look less like poop and more like the beautiful moments that they are.

Eat Right London!

Rebecca — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 13:36:14 +0000

Chicken Rice Bowl from Itsu

I have heard all of the sterotypes about London: bland food, gloomy weather, and extremely expensive. But being a born and bred New Yorker I know there is much more to a place than its stereotypes. So far I am most impressed with the amount of healthy lunch options in London compared to NYC. There is a Pret on just about every corner, somehow I missed the fact that Pret started out in London. For those of you that don’t know: Pret makes ” proper sandwiches avoiding the obscure chemicals, additives and preservatives common to so much of the ‘prepared’ and ‘fast’ food on the market today.” They also have salads, soup, and other yummy options and list calories on all of their food. While I am not a fan of calorie counting I do think it is useful and important for people to have a sense of how many calories they are consuming. Other than Pret,which most of us New Yorkers are familair with, I stumbled upon Itsu which seemed similar to the Pret Model but serves Thai food, salads, and sushi. The Itsu Motto is Health and Happiness and you can find where they source their ingredients from directly on their website. Like Pret, they also list calories for all items served. Both options are reasonably priced and pretty darn tasty. I wasn’t too surprised to find out that the ladies behind Pret are also behind Itsu. Well ladies, I think it is about time that you bring this delicious chain to the U.S of A. I would surely eat there quite often. So while the brits get a bad name for their bland food, I am pleasantly surprised that there are some tasty and healthy options to choose from.

Do you get in your 5-9 servings of fruits and veggies a day?

Rebecca — Mon, 16 May 2011 18:19:47 +0000

There is nothing like attending an inspiring event where you learn a lot and take away a plan of action for yourself too. This past weekend I attended a seminar through Shaklee that was focused around women’s health and I came out wondering if I get the recommended 5 – 9 servings of fruits and vegetables in everyday. You might think that as a holistic nutrition counselor all I eat is Kale, but that is not exactly the case. Even nutrition counselors need a kick in the butt once in a while. Leaving the event I decided that I was going to challenge myself to get something green in at every single meal from here on out. So far, so good! Breakfast seems to be the most difficult, but even on Sunday when I was craving something brunchy and not my usual green smoothie I made it work with a Kale omelette using one egg, Kale, red onion, eggplant and fresh mozzarella cheese. Greens are not only full of essential vitamins and minerals, but they are also full of fiber that will fill you up and make you less likely to eat junk. Loading up on greens is a great way to stay healthy and also drops some lbs. Double Bonus! Do you get in your 6 – 9 servings of vegetables a day?

Grilled Broccoli Recipe

Rebecca — Thu, 05 May 2011 18:48:24 +0000

Grilling has become synonymous with heavy and fatty foods, but it does not have to be that way. Grilling is an extremely healthy way to cook as long as you are grilling healthy food and it doesn’t get much healthier than Broccoli! Now that it is grilling season try this delicious and healthy recipe next time you use your BBQ.

Ingredients:

6 cups fresh broccoli

2 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice.

2 tablespoons olive oil

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

3 cloves fresh garlic

3/4 cup grated Pecorino Romano Cheese

Paprika to taste

Directions:

1. Place broccoli in a large bowl. Combine the lemon juice, oil, salt and pepper, garlic, and paprika; drizzle over broccoli and toss to coat. then add Pecorino Romano cheese and toss to coat. Let it stand and marinate for about 20 – 20 minutes.

2. Place Broccoli in a grill basket and grill on medium heat with indirect flame for about 20 minutes. Give the Broccoli a stir about half way through.

Yorganics – new organic lunch spot in Tribeca!

Rebecca — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 21:06:29 +0000

One of my regular routines is a morning spin class at Soul-Cycle in Tribeca followed by a quick and healthy lunch in the area. I always seem to end up at whole foods for lunch due to lack of other options. Lucky for me Yorganics has answered my prayers for more healthy options in the area and has opened on Greenwich street between Warren and Murray. I finally got the chance to give this 100% organic place a try yesterday and I was not disappointed. I decided to go with the bliss bowl which gives you a bunch of different options to choose from. First you have your base which is a choice of: rice, noodles, or salad. Then you get a choice of different veggie options and different protein options and finally you choose your sauce. I went for soba noodles, spinach, broccoli, jalapeno peppers, mushrooms, and spicy chicken with the spicy chili sauce…yum! So keep in mind that I am pregnant and really into STRONG flavors, but the spicy chicken and spicy sauce really hit the spot. The chili suace was so good that I was convinced there had to be something really bad for you in it so I decided to give them a call and get to the bottom of things. The sauce contains a little bit of honey, a little bit of red agave, white rice vinegar and chili powder. This definitely gets my vote of approval for a healthy sauce and I think I am going to experiment with making my own. My only complaint about Yorganics is that they don’t have any seating. As someone who works form a mobile office I am always looking for a good place to sit and eat in-between appointments, but lucky for me it was a beautiful day yesterday so I took my delicious organic meal to the park. If you are in the area and looking for a quick organic lunch then this is your spot! It is also a great option for offices in the area who are looking for healthy spots to pick-up or order in from.

Kale Chips

Rebecca — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 14:35:05 +0000

I’ve heard that a sandwich and a bag of chips go together as well as Bert and Ernie or Batman and Robin. One of the first questions EVERYONE asks me is “What can I eat instead of potato chips?” It would seem that by telling people to lose the chips from their daily lunch I am going against a deep seeded American tradition. So, in the spirit of keeping the American culture alive I have an alternative for you and it comes in the form of Kale. Kale is a leafy green vegetable, one of the healthiest foods on the planet, and happens to make delicious chips when baked. Kale is high in calcium, magnesium, iron, potassium, phosphorous, Zinc, Vitamins A, C, E, and K. It also contains fiber, folic acid, chlorophyll, and many other phytochemicals and micro-nutrients. Can you say multivitamin? Making kale chips is a great way to get more Kale into your everyday diet and a great substitute for those unhealthy potato chips that we love to pair with a sandwich for lunch.

Recipe for Kale Chips:

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cooking Time: 10 minutes

Serves 10 or more

Ingredients:

1 -2 bunches of kale ( Make sure Kale is not wet.)

olive oil

salt and pepper

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees

2. Remove kale from stalk, leaving the greens in large pieces.

3. Place a little olive oil in a bowl, dip your fingers and rub a very light coat of oil over kale. Add salt and pepper to taste or any other spices you might enjoy.

4. Put kale on a baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes or until it starts to turn a bit brown. Keep an eye on it as it can burn quickly.

5. Turn Kale over and bake with the other side up. Remove and ENJOY!

Go green for St. Patties day

Rebecca — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 14:08:14 +0000

Before you hit the bars this St. Patricks day enjoy a green yoga class or spa treatment! Starting on St. Patricks day and lasting two weeks (March 17th – March 30th) you can help the planet and treat yourself to some lovely spa services all at the same time. Participating spas and yoga studios will be offering green treatments and information on switching to sustainable energy. 15% of all proceeds will go to supporting local green energy projects, such as Moon Currant.

For information on specials please check the websites of the following participating locations:

Tribeca Beauty Spa - 212. 343. 2376 -

Aromatherapy Massage using organic oils including pine, eucalyptus, and lemongrass.

Bamboo massage a deep massage done through clothing using Bamboo Cane as a tool.

Tribeca Signature Organic Facial, featuring the Dr. Alkatis 100% raw and organic line

Space Salon – 718.726.4477-

Stone Massage: experience North American Plants of Sage and Cedar with warm smooth stone massage.

Island in the Sea: Sea extracts and island plants, seaweed, sugarcane, passion fruits and coconuts.

Green Theme Yoga Classes on St. Patricks Day 17^th March

Divine Salon – 718. 468. 2425-

Kula Yoga Project Tribeca -212.945.4460-

Golden Bridge Yoga -212.343.8191

Third Root Yoga Community Health Care -718.940.9343-