The Insulin and Cortisol Surge

Yesterday, my husband requested I buy a case of coconut juice to give us energy while working on our new house all weekend. Since I heard we were going to have record-high temperatures here in Colorado (and I know that coconut juice is high in electrolyte minerals that increase energy when hot, drained and sweating) [...]

Liver Pâté with Stewed Black Figs

Serves 10-12
A perfect appetizer for potlucks, parties and protein-types! Grass-fed beef liver is cooked in stock and herbs and pureed into a smooth, spreadable pâté. Topped with black Mission figs for a rich and sweet taste-sensation. This gourmet pâté is quicker and easier than it may seem and transports easily.
EQUIPMENT
Soufflé dish, terrine, bread pan or [...]

Smoothie Soup with Nut Swirl

Serves 2
A party in a bowl, kids age three to 93 can’t resist this power-packed breakfast or healthy snack. It also makes a fantastically balanced dessert. Make sure to get the nuts, yogurt or coconut milk in there for good fats and to offset the carbohydrate.
Nutrition Tip: Smoothies are great for all body types IF [...]

“No-Cream” Cream of Asparagus Soup

Serves 4
Who says a chilled soup can’t be heart-warming? This sweet, seasonal soup uses traditional ingredients with a simple addition of avocado to cream and thicken. Asparagus is a seasonal vegetable, best bought at the peak of the season (spring and late summer) at your local farmers’ market.
Cooking Tip: Instead of guessing where to trim [...]

The 7th Core Principle to Lasting Health: Building Your Health Allies

Are you the type who thinks you have to “go it alone” or scrape by with minimal attention when it comes to health and taking care of yourself? If so, you probably need to re-evaluate the 7th focal point in my 7 Core Principles to Lasting Health. The 7th point is Building Your Health Allies, [...]

Veggie Juice Smoothie

Serves 2
Who says you can’t make a smoothie out of veggies? This cheery spring smoothie is a detox in a glass – your liver will thank you for it. And if you can’t “swallow” the taste of veggie juice, this fruity concoction makes the medicine go down in the most delightful way. Great for kids [...]

Doing it YOUR Way: A Nutrition Program in Your Own Style

As I get ready to launch my Body by Body Metabolic Typing® Program, I’m reminded of a survey I sent out for my mindful eating students last fall. At first, I thought the survey was skewed: I couldn’t figure out why I had three even piles of data with no average reading. How could a [...]

Local Greens with Balsamic-Marinated Berries

Serves 2
One peek at the ingredients tells you this is my mom’s recipe: “balsamic vinegar, aged at least 8 years… older even better”, “fresh brie or goat cheese”, “semi-course sea salt, coral, black or herbed”. My mom, Dorothy McNett, is a cooking instructor and gourmet foodie… can you tell? This makes a phenomenal spring salad [...]

Golden Beet and Sunny Salad

Yield: 4 servings
(pictured here with toasted pecans)
Sweet golden beets are roasted to bring out their natural sugars, and then marinated in a flavorful vinaigrette to make them pop. This is a beautiful salad and is one of my staples all year round.
Nutrition Tip: To roast veggies in foil without transferring aluminum to the food, wrap [...]

Kale Chips

Yield: 6-8 servings
These mineral-rich pop ‘em in your mouth crunchies make a low-carb alternative to popcorn, potato chips or French fries. The winning formula? Salty, sour and sweet.
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1-2 tablespoons honey or several drops liquid stevia
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1/8-1/4 teaspoon cayenne (optional)
1 medium-sized bunch kale, washed, [...]

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