by Ava | Jan 6, 2012 | Uncategorized
I send my congratulations to those of you who have made commitments to change parts of you life, to eat better, and to care for yourself. But have you made the right choice for you, or did you go along with what everyone else did for New Years? I hear these...
by Ava | Dec 30, 2011 | Uncategorized
Coconut seems to have been a theme of this past week. A client asked why coconut oil is a healthier choice, and then I couldn’t stop drinking naturally sweetened coconut milk hot chocolate over Christmas weekend. Pacific Islanders have used the coconut for a...
by Ava | Dec 21, 2011 | Uncategorized
If it’s lunchtime, you’ve probably already gotten all the protein you need for the day. Let me explain. I don’t usually showcase numbers and calculations to you or to my nutrition clients, since I don’t believe that calorie counting and math...
by Ava | Dec 10, 2011 | Uncategorized
I spoke to a colleague the other day, after I had given a presentation about being gluten-free. As she left the room, she said, “I’m pretty much gluten-free, except when I’m not.” I had to laugh, because this has also been how gluten-free...
by Ava | Nov 24, 2011 | Uncategorized
If you celebrate the American Thanksgiving this week, you will choose the food that you will share with your body. Each time you chew and swallow a piece of your meal, you are giving that food permission to become a part of who you are. It integrates into your skin,...
by Ava | Nov 7, 2011 | Uncategorized
OK. So you indulged in a little bit of candy. I did too, and now it’s time to move past any guilt leftover from Halloween. My hope is that you’ve had enough, can feel the uncomfortable sugar zing, and will now find satisfaction in delicious autumn foods....