THE HOLIDAYS ARE HERE! Some of us shout that with joy, others with a note of anxiety. If you are feeling overwhelmed, here's one less thing to stress about: what to get for the loved ones on your list! Welcome to the third annual Citron Nutrition Gift Giving Guide of my favorite kitchen tools! 1.) Instant Pot The Instant Pot is my new favorite kitchen appliance! It's a … [Read more...]
Fall Vegetables — A Delicious Bounty!
Because we can get most vegetables any time of the year, we may forget that certain vegetables are at their peak flavor in the Fall. A few of my favorite vegetables harvested in the Fall include eggplant, green beans, beets, parsnips, sweet potatoes (yams) and of course, winter squash. See Fall Veggie list below. These Fall vegetables are high in fiber, helping us feel … [Read more...]
Treat Yourself Better This Halloween
While sugar is a potent “drug,” it’s not just the cute and colorful Halloween treats that tempt us. Halloween may hold loving memories for many of us, of our own childhood costumes and candy collecting, as well as those of our children dressing up for trick-or-treating and their squeals of delight as they came home with pillowcases filled with candy. Those memories are … [Read more...]
The Healthy Benefits of Routines and Rituals…And How To Create Them
When I ask my clients, “What are three things you feel that you should be doing for your health that you're not doing right now?” -- the first answer is almost always, "Go to sleep earlier and wake up earlier." That’s usually followed by, “Eat healthier." Number three is typically, “Exercise more consistently.” What do all of these answers have in common? They require … [Read more...]
5 Healthy Alternatives to Plain Water
Water is great for weight control and feeling energized – but what can we drink when we’re bored with plain water? Try these additions and alternatives that won’t add pounds or zap your energy: 1) Berry Cubes. Fill an ice cube tray with the juice and pulp from berries! Put 8 to 10 blackberries, blueberries or raspberries in a bowl, and using a tablespoon, mash them – … [Read more...]
10 Tips and Tastes: Add More Veggies to Your Life
Studies show that diets loaded with vegetables lower your risk of heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and a variety of other health issues. But the CDC reports that most people eat less than half of the recommended daily servings. So how do you add more veggies to your life? Try these tips and tastes, and you’ll not only add more veggies, … [Read more...]
Freshen Your Fridge and Perk Up Your Pantry Simple steps to transform your kitchen … and your health!
The Tough Part -- Step 1: Pitch and Toss (or at least hide from view) If you were going to eat those last few pretzels, you would have by now. Or that last scoop of freezer-burned ice cream. Or that pumpkin pie filling from Thanksgivings ago. Start your spring-cleaning by tossing anything that’s outstayed its expiration date.. And if you’re taking this time to clean … [Read more...]
The Cauliflower Connection
Cauliflower may not have been your first favorite vegetable, but it may become the star of your spring meals after you learn more about its remarkable nutritional & health benefits. Cauliflower is rich in healthy vitamins and minerals, including beta-carotene, lutein, and vitamins C, E, and K; and folate. One serving of cauliflower contains 75 percent of the … [Read more...]
Coconut-Walnut Chocolate Truffles Recipe
February 2017's Healthy Recipe This month's healthy recipe is a fan favorite! It's a unique blend of Medjool dates, cacao nibs, goji berries, walnuts and coconuts rolled into cacao dusted truffles. Ingredients: 2 cups organic pitted Medjool dates – soaked in warm water for 2- 3 hours 2- 3 TBSP raw cacao powder, additional for coating 1/4 cup cacao nibs ¼ … [Read more...]
Be Sweet to Yourself: Use “Good, Better and Best” Food Choices!
Consuming too much added sugar can significantly increase our risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a study published in JAMA: Internal Medicine. A heart healthy diet is low in refined sugar and sweeteners, low in sodium, low in trans fats, and high in nutrient-dense vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, healthy fats, and whole grains. Let’s start with sugar (since … [Read more...]
Hi, I’m Linda. As a National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach, my passion is empowering my clients to take control of their relationship to food, their health, and their overall wellbeing. Nothing makes me happier than my clients who have reached their goals and are symptom-free, lighter, and have more energy and confidence than ever before! 