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The little secret of ‘adding in’ that subtracts years from your age.
Remember when you were little and your parents would harp on you to “Eat your vegetables!”? It started for [...]
How to live long & strong.
The one thing you must know. If you’re like most people I know, aging is one of those things [...]
Change Your Environment – Change the World
Today is “Earth Day”– a day we celebrate our earth and the environment that supports us all. And yet I [...]
If you think aging is an inevitable downhill slide to aches & pains & sickness… You might want to think again.
Here's a simple shift that could change everything. "What we are today comes from our thoughts of yesterday, [...]
Why Your New Year’s Resolution May Have Gone Kaput & What You Can do to Make Next Year’s Stick
"A journey of a thousand miles must begin with the first step." -Lao Tzu" I walked into my [...]
Ever Dream About Your Perfect Life?
How to create a life you love. “And, when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you [...]
Your Brain on Music
In his book, This is Your Brain on Music, Daniel Levitin, cognitive psychologist, neuroscientist, writer, musician, and record producer, [...]
Wise advice from some AMAZING 10-year-olds!
Over the summer, I had the pleasure of coaching a group of 10 and 11-year-old kids in a program called 716 [...]
What Italians Know that We Don’t.
I just returned from a trip to Italy... Awestruck by a gorgeous land filled with endless rows of [...]
Fiber-Rich Chopped Salad with Lemony Garlic Vinaigrette
This simple salad is full of fiber, vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients - just about everything your body needs to [...]
A Secret Route to a Long & healthy Life & Poop Measured in Pounds.
(Longevity Files) I was recently reading a piece by one of my favorite MD's and health gurus, Dr. Mark [...]
My All-time Favorite Chia Pudding!
I was first introduced to chia seeds back when they were popular not as food but as "Ch-Ch-Chia Pets" that [...]
Spaghetti Squash Bolognese – Paleo Style!
This is another favorite, first discovered at my good friend, Kim's little French bakery and restaurant, Elm Street! I've modified it [...]
Swiss Chard Braised in Shiitake Butter
More Greens! Greens are nutritional powerhouses, packed with vitamins, minerals, and even some needed fiber. They are among the most [...]
Flamed Sole in Tomato Marjoram Sauce
I learned this recipe years ago in a cooking class with one of my favorite Italian chefs, Giancarlo. It is [...]
Crisp Fennel Salad with Garlic & Lemon
This may be the easiest salad you will ever make and one of the most surprisingly satisfying. Fennel is [...]
Garlic Sauteed Spinach – Heavenly!
If you're not big on greens, give this one a try! It's sure to please! "EAT YOUR GREENS!" [...]
Why I Avoid Genetically Modified Foods – and why you might too.
(Special Detox Series Report) GMO’s were quietly introduced into our food chain in the '90s with little fuss. Most of [...]
The One Thing you must do to Stay Young
I had an opportunity recently to teach a bunch of 4th and 5th-grade kids at a long-term youth development [...]
Fragrant Roasted Mushrooms
When I was young, dad and I would go foraging in the nearby woods for mushrooms. I remember how excited [...]
Slivered Brussels Sprouts & Creamy Caesar Dressing
Oh, the misunderstood little Brussels Sprout. In doing a little research on this tiny cabbage-like cruciferous, I found that it is [...]
Herb-Crusted Chicken Breasts with Roasted Garlic
This recipe comes from Dr. Mark Hyman’s 10-Day Detox Diet. It gives you a healthy dose of protein and [...]
12 SIMPLE STRATEGIES TO DETOX BODY & MIND
"If you're a member of an industrialized nation, then you now have an average of seven hundred chemicals in your [...]
Mediterranean Spiced Lentils
Lentils have a history dating back to ancient times and a nutrition profile second to none. They are among the [...]
Worlds Best Guacamole
Avocados are one of those absolutely perfect foods. Classified in the "super foods" category, they are loaded with healthy fats [...]
How I Heal Myself – and How You Can Too!
Simple Natural Strategies to Beat the Flu. We all get sick. Some experts even say it's a sign of [...]
Low on Energy?
15 Top Energy-Building Foods. The energy that we need to move, run, think and dream is generated by a bunch [...]
For My Last Minute Shoppers …
A few unusual gift ideas for mind & body Ever get stuck trying to find that perfect gift? Something you're [...]
Hygge – A Whole New Way to Celebrate the Holidays
Life Lessons from the Danes. "Happiness is like a butterfly; the more you chase it, the more it will [...]
Carrot, Almond & Protein Pancakes with Blueberries & Honey
I borrowed this recipe from Kelly Brogan, M.D., psychiatrist, and Functional Medicine practitioner who includes it as part of her "Vital Mind [...]
Bringing Light to Anxiety, Depression & the Workings of the Mind
What I learned from Kelly Brogan, M.D. (Note – My daughter, a budding health coach and lifestyle blogger, lovingly [...]
25 unconventional steps to a lean & youthful body
We have become a nation of fat people. No, I’m not pointing a finger at you. I know you [...]
The End of Alzheimer’s
The First Program to Prevent and Reverse Cognitive Decline I don’t know too many people past 40 who don’t [...]
Morning Greens!
There are many opinions about how long it takes to create a new habit. The latest research puts it at [...]
Seasonal Tomato, Olive & Celery Greens Salad
Salads are one of my basics. I often have them for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. They are a perfect start [...]
Healing and Rejuvenating Elixirs
I was in Calgary, Alberta this summer visiting an old friend, fellow health coach, and kombucha brewer (more on that [...]
Crunchy Broccoli Slaw
Sometimes it's hard getting the daily recommended 6 to 12 daily servings of vegetables and fruits, so I try to [...]
Inspired Caesar Salad
Caesar salad is one of the favorites I fall back on when I have to whip up a quick and [...]
Homemade Egg Salad
Once you've got the homemade mayo down, egg salad is a no-brainer. There are countless additions you can make, depending [...]
Quick Pan-Seared Wild Salmon
Want a super-fast dinner? This one fits the bill. The key to this recipe is fresh wild salmon. I purchase [...]
Creamy Homemade Mayonnaise
I never considered making my own mayonnaise until I watched it being made by a chef friend of mine who [...]
The Little Seed that Could
Want something quick and easy that you can add to your daily diet that can ramp up just about every [...]
A Tale of Two Brains
FOOD FOR THOUGHT… (Do not miss the link at the end of this post!) Men’s Brains | Women’s Brains - [...]
Perfect Steam-Roasted Beet Salad
When I was little, I hated beets. They stained my clothes and my fingers, tasted "yucky" to me at the [...]
Simple Steamed Artichokes
Artichokes, one of my all favorite vegetables, are immature thistles with a mid section that is completely inedible. I didn’t [...]
15 Ways to Keep Your Brain From Growing Old
(Notes from the Gardenside Lectures, June 2017) There is one organ in your body that changes from the time you [...]
Wild Salmon Salad
This is a perfect way to to get some high quality brain food (omega 3's), protein, and lots of veggies [...]
Grilled Wild Salmon
Salmon is a favorite of mine. Easy to cook. As delicious off the grill as it is as a leftover [...]
What You Should Know Before You Spray
There is a story about a young boy who grew up on a dairy farm in the small town of [...]
What the Bees Tell Us About Aging
There is a story that tells an important truth about your food, your genes, and how quickly or slowly you [...]
Quick & Easy Collard Slaw With Light Mustard Dressing
I'm taking a little of my own medicine here with a green I've never tried before. Greens are number one [...]
The Truth About Fat.
About 50 years ago a couple of Harvard scientists were offered a little pocket change by the sugar industry – [...]
Massaged Kale Salad
I know... you don't like kale and there's way too much press for this green leaf. But here's the thing: [...]
Romaine Wedge Salad
Sometimes we forget just how good a salad can be and this one of Romaine Lettuce packs a healthy does [...]
Fresh Homemade Sweet Potato Chips
Just whipped these up as a special treat for guests the other night. They are easy to make and especially [...]
Your Not-So-Classic 10-Minute, Gluten-Free Pizza
There is nothing better than a good pizza.- and I am not talking about your typical doughy, soggy, take-out kind. [...]
My Ten Top Healing Rituals
We all wish for things we don't have: tighter abs, more muscle, less fat, flawless skin, 10 extra pounds - [...]
Perfect Veggie Dip
This is one of my favorite dips and so versatile! Serve with veggies, smoked salmon, on sandwiches, or as an [...]
Fresh Vegetable Plate
I have never been fond of the standard veggie plates loaded with huge, fat chucks of broccoli and cauliflower that [...]
Healing Potassium Balance Broth
This is a perfect household staple - your daily shot of concentrated nutrients. It is easy to make and adds [...]
Oven Roasted Potato Fries with Roasted Red Pepper Aioli
Potatoes are not your enemy. Just don’t fry them – roast them instead. You will never go back to fries [...]
The Art & Science of Stillness
Top 5 strategies to renew body & spirit Like everyone else this season, I have been on full throttle [...]
Brussels & Bacon Slaw
This is an exceptionally easy recipe and the star ingredient, Brussels Sprouts, is a powerhouse vegetable loaded with cancer preventing nutrients, [...]
Life Lessons from a Little Country
It is hard to describe the feeling that one gets when stepping into this magical little country about three quarters [...]
The Legendary Culinary Oil – A Fake?
EVOO – how to get the real deal Olive oil is one of those foods that we coaches and health [...]
Roasted Barbecue-Spiced Chicken
This is one of my all-time favorites – a perfectly simple and always delicious meal for a crowd, and it’s [...]
Perfect Lemon Vinaigrette
Learn how to make this dressing and you'll never buy another bottled dressing again. This is so easy and something [...]
Walnut Kale Pesto
If you’re not big on greens, this is a perfect way to get a concentrated shot of nutrients! Spread on [...]
Tread carefully. What you don’t know can hurt you!
How our food system is making us fat, sick & old. It is no coincidence that we are fatter, sicker [...]
Cleansing Beet Juice Elixir
If you have a juicer, do not miss this healing and rejuvenating juice. Beets are one of God’s greatest gifts [...]
Grilled Turkey and Kraut Sandwich
Another simple sandwich that goes a long way! Ingredients: 2-3 Slices of Turkey (I use Applewood, an organic/humane brand) Avocado [...]
Grilled Chicken and Sauerkraut Sandwich
I love sandwiches and have fun experimenting with different ingredients that we sometimes don’t think about putting on them. A [...]
Brussels Sprouts Perfected
Brussels sprouts are cruciferous vegetables that contain a unique combination of nutrients called glucosinolates which have cancer-fighting and DNA protecting properties. [...]
How do you want to age?
"I have come to believe less and less that biology is destiny. It is not primarily our physical selves that [...]
Perfectly Roasted Acorn Squash
Acorn squash is considered one of the world’s healthiest foods and anti-aging fruits. It is nutrient dense, inexpensive and easy [...]
Stop Thinking You’re Old!
Our bodies house about fifty trillion cells. That’s 50,000,000,000,000 – yikes! That’s a lot! And there has been a frenzy [...]
Change Your Thoughts, Change Your DNA
The new genetics is all about how to alter gene activity in a positive direction. Deepak Chopra For many years [...]
Quieting the Little Voice in your Head
If you’re like me – and I suspect you might be – you have this little voice in your head [...]
Professional Bio
Professional Bio Elaine Pauly is a certified holistic health and longevity coach and an independent distributor for a global [...]
