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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 [...]