I hope you all had a beautiful Thanksgiving yesterday (assuming you are in the States). I did. One of the very best. Before we even finished our pumpkin pie, the shelves were being stocked with candy canes and mistletoe. I’m not complaining. The holidays are my favorite time of year. They bring me back to the time when I was a kid and...
Good Morning and Happy Friday! Think you need a coffee in the morning to wake up? Think again. A superfood smoothie, aka ‘smoothing’ (my made up word), in the morning is like coffee on steroids. Over the past year or so, I have developed a true love of coffee and wake up jonesing for java first thing. I just love the...
When we were born, breathing – inhaling oxygen and exhaling carbon dioxide – was as natural as the sun rising and setting each day. Enter financial commitments, stress, family dynamics, stress, guilt, rent, mortgage, life and more stress and something so innate has become more elusive than ever. Holding one’s breath and hyperventilating are common occurrences. It’s imperative that we get back to the Zen before...
Diets are so passé. Living-it is where it’s at. I subscribe to a 90/10 lifestyle which is eating and living healthfully 90% of the time and indulging with no guilt 10% of the time. The potential benefits of this lifestyle are many including weight loss, clear skin, improved mood (no more guilty conscience) and less unhealthy cravings. Once you start ‘crowding out’...
I love setting intentions and feel a tremendous sense of accomplishment when I check off items on my list. If I don’t make a list, I end up puttering and procrastinating and literally forget to relax. Sound familiar? The keys to a successful list are 1) make the list manageable – too many items and you likely won’t finish everything and be frustrated for not...
My mother has always loved to walk and generally be outside. She is happy as a clam walking the beach at Cape Cod. She lives in Massachusetts and I live in Florida so her favorite question (more of a statement) is, ‘why don’t you go for a walk on the beach?’. I honestly never thought much of it. Until now. Most of us...
Upgrade your coffee for an extra healthy boost to start your day. I love the smell of fresh coffee. It takes me instantly to a warm, cozy cafe. I’m more of a social, ‘cawfee tawk’ kind of a coffee drinker but when I do drink coffee, I want it to taste really, really, good and contain high quality ingredients. Coffee is and has...
DAY ONE – BELAVIE HEALTH AND BEAUTY HOMEMADE I am truly grateful that the stars aligned and Belavie – Health and Beauty Homemade- blog launches today. Thanks to all the special people who helped me get here. You know who you are and I love you! I’ll be blogging weekly so be sure to sign up for my newsletter to receive healthy, hearty recipes, self care tips and...
I’m not going to be modest here. This nutty dressing is incredible! The fat from the nuts is key to making this dressing superior. Even my mom likes it and she is my top critic in the kitchen. I’ve perfected this recipe over the years to include a good balance of fat, flavor and texture. As with all recipes, I suggest you experiment....
