The Texas Summer has finally hit and nothing tastes more satisfying than sinking your teeth into a piece of watermelon. Not only is watermelon back in season, but the sweet fruit packs a serious nutrition punch. Watermelon is high in Lycopene, which is a carotenoid that fights off free radicals in the body. Lycopene has […]
Archives for June 2015
Tips and Recipes for A Summer Picnic
Forth of July is a perfect occasion for a picnic. I love to relax in the park with friends and enjoy great food while waiting for the fireworks show. Here are recipe and tips for how to pack for a picnic all summer long. FOOD Sandwiches Greek Salad Club or Cucumber and Apricot Sandwich. Recipes […]
Strawberry Banana Pineapple Smoothie
There’s nothing better than kicking back on a beautiful Sunday morning with a cold glass of…Smoothie! One of my favorite smoothies is the Strawberry Banana Pineapple Smoothie and it’s super simple and easy to make! Serving size: 4 serving Ingredients: 2 medium-sized frozen bananas 1 cup pineapple 1 cup strawberries 1 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt […]
Foods to Reduce Inflammation
Inflammation is a part of your body’s immune response. It helps your body heal, but can cause great damage when it gets out of control. Foods that are high in saturated fat, trans fat, sugar (aspartame), refined carbohydrate, MSG, and alcohol can lead to inflammation. Here are some anti-inflammatory foods you can choose from to […]
The One Center and iLiveWell Foundations Class
This class is specifically designed for all iLiveWell clients to better understand their connection to food and self. How to register Dates: Wednesday evenings July 8th -29th Time: 6-8 PM Location: The One Center of Austin 1518 W Koenig Ln, Austin, TX 78756 The class will begin on July 8th and go for 4 weeks […]