As part of my commitment to helping professionals – specifically those in the legal profession – to create and lead healthy lifestyles, I am excited to be hosting a three-part live webcast series on wellness, presented by the Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA) and the Illinois Judges Association (IJA). Following are the topics and dates. … Read More
Eating a healthy diet is one key part to living a happy, healthy lifestyle. The other is managing stress. While there are foods that help you relax and reduce stress, research shows that mindfulness – or the “science of chill” – is a very effective way to further reduce your stress level and help keep … Read More
Whether it’s because summer is around the corner or some weight has been gained during the winter months, many individuals seem to be motivated in the Spring to start on a health kick, especially one that will yield rapid results. While extreme or restrictive diets may work for the short-term, they are often unrealistic for … Read More
Breakfast may be the most skipped meal of the day for various reasons. Some people are too busy to prepare something, while others may not feel hungry or may be trying to fast until lunch to lose weight. However, breakfast is important for many reasons and after reading this you may think twice about skipping … Read More
Spring is in the air and so is Spring break! Whether you choose to stay home for a “staycation” or travel, make it a goal to keep up your healthy habits while on the break. This does not mean that you have to find a hotel with a gym! Instead, get your movement in while … Read More
INGREDIENTS 4 chicken breasts Salt and pepper to taste 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 carrots, peeled and cut into medium dice 2 stalks celery, medium dice 1 medium-size onion, medium dice 1/4 cup all-purpose gluten-free flour 6 cups chicken stock 1 russet potato, medium dice 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut cream 1/2 cup frozen peas 1 … Read More
Makes 4 Servings INGREDIENTS 4 tablespoons avocado oil, divided Zest of 1 lime 2 cloves garlic, pressed 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander 1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper Salt and pepper to taste 1 pound chicken breasts, boneless, skinless and lightly pounded until uniform in thickness 1 yellow pepper, cut into strips 1 … Read More
4 servings INGREDIENTS 3 medium-size russet potatoes, washed and cut into 1-inch wedges 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon dried oregano Salt and pepper to taste Lemon juice to taste DIRECTIONS Preheat the oven to 400º. Place the potatoes on a sheet tray and toss with the olive oil and oregano. Season with … Read More
Makes 4 Servings This is a simple meat sauce recipe that I learned from an Italian chef in Italy. Note that you can make a lighter version with ground turkey or chicken. INGREDIENTS ½ pound ground beef and ½ pound ground pork 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1/4 cup carrots, minced 1/4 cup celery, minced … Read More
Makes 2 Servings INGREDIENTS 1 head Romaine lettuce, chopped 6 ounces sliced turkey 2 hardboiled eggs, chopped 1/4 cup sunflower seeds 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped 1/2 cup shaved brussels sprouts 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar Salt and pepper to … Read More
