I had the pleasure of bringing you a live “Inspo” session hosted by Dina El Mofty, founder of INJAZ Egypt an organization which has a strong educational focus on entrepreneurship and work readiness. Dina launched the new “Inspo” series during quarantine to help support people by giving expert advise on the issues that are affecting…
My inbox, like yours, is full of emails about the Corona virus. Just as I was thinking about realistic steps to share for you to use to boost your immunity, my friend sent me a message asking precisely for that AND how to ward off overeating in stressful times – like many of us, they…
We’re a few days away from Ramadan. How about you take advantage of that to transition into a healthy pattern of eating by trying Intermittent Fasting? More fasting? Yes! Beyond the spiritual essence of Ramadan, fasting comes with many health benefits, both physically and mentally. Most cultures and religions practice a form of fasting during…
The Spring season brings freshness and renewed energy. It is the ideal time for you to shed the winter stagnation and embrace a more vibrant you. Boost Your Wellbeing With These Simple Steps: 1. Eat Seasonal Green Foods – Spring is associated with the color green. Green foods are rich with vitamins, minerals, and fiber. They…
Are you waiting for the ‘right time’ to get healthy? To lose weight? To make the changes you’ve been wanting to make and real life seems to get in the way? A work trip? Mid-year break and you’re going on vacation with the kids? Instead of waiting for the ‘perfect’ time to ‘start’, here’s what…
When you are not happy with your eating habits – you’re eating too many processed carbs and sugars, skipping meals then overindulging, getting on track can seem overwhelming! A simple step to take in the right direction is to start your day with the positive intention of adding in the good foods first. “You…
It’s the new year and many of my clients struggle this time of year. Weight Gain, bloating, fatigue, and cravings just to name a few common issues they experience. These simple tips will surely keep the cravings at bay and weight gain a memory of the past. These tips are perfect year round but with…
The holidays are just around the corner. This is a time of celebration and love. I am so grateful for all of you my friends, and with that gratitude, I know many of you want to make it through the holiday not gaining weight or feeling bloated. So, here are a few of my top…
How to Get You Started? Choose organic and seasonal fruits and vegetables whenever possible Choose organic whenever possible (the label begins with #9). Choose seasonal then build on your choice. Seasonal allows you to benefit from the natural diversity of produce while freshness means benefiting from their higher nutritional content. Animal Protein Buy from…
This Ramadan, our focus is on putting “Real Food” into our body. Real Food is food that is as close to its natural state as possible. Think “Food your grandmother would recognize!” Processed food is made in a factory. An organic chicken you have to cook yourself is more real than chicken nuggets or…
Three doctors said it was probably a virus. My instinct told me something was not right Four years ago my daughter ran a fever accompanied by a headache. I couldn’t identify the source of her symptoms. No ear infections, no tummy pain, no sore throat. Three doctors said it was probably a virus. My instinct…
Nutrition and Health Coaching Program When you commit to taking steps forward in your life, you’re making a large investment in your quality of life, your health, and your happiness. You should be very proud! Through my coaching programs with my clients, I show you what foods to add-in that are both nutritious and delicious,…
“Love is sweet” is an expression we commonly hear. In some relationships it can be “bitter sweet”. The chocolates we gift each other on Valentine’s Day and the romantic dinners associated with it, are an expression of love and shared emotion over food. We see food and emotion perpetually intertwine in our day-to-day lives. Sometimes…
You’ve probably heard of clean eating, but you may not know what it is exactly or how to go about cleaning up your diet. These were my thoughts exactly when I first enrolled at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition to get my health coaching degree. I wanted to make changes to my diet and lifestyle…
Nurture your chil’s wellbeing doing this! With the celebration of Mother’s day comes the celebration of a very special bond between mother and child. A bond that means unconditional love, sacrifice, time, energy and food to nurture your child. As a Health Coach, I invite you to celebrate and acknowledge all the effort that goes…
Molokheya, a staple in Egyptian cuisine, bringing families together for generations. Since my kids love it and eat it without questioning what’s in it, I sneak in non-molokheya related ingredients, that do not alter the taste but come with added benefits. First let us start with some of the amazing nutritious facts about Molokheya that…
1 – Try to go to sleep and get up at the same time every day. 2 – Within 2 hours of your bedtime – avoid bright screens, television and other electronic machines. Light emitted from electronics, night time light and stimulating T.V. programs are disruptive to sleep and can interfere with your body’s rhythms.…
When I was encouraged to eat, yes EAT spoonfuls of raw organic coconut oil for its anti-fungal, anti-viral, anti-inflammatory and weight loss properties, I was determined to try it and find out what the hype was all about. It also got me curious to learn more about coconut oil. My friend recommended I start with…
The top 3 goals I hear most often from my clients are: feeling better, losing weight, having more energy. If you felt better, had more energy and reached your ideal weight, you would probably feel more amazing, right? I have put this series (see past posts) together to address all 3 of these issues with…
Simple changes to how we approach our food can make a big difference. The breakdown of food starts in your mouth. When you chew your food, it breaks into pieces and mixes with saliva so your body can better absorb and use it. Taking the time to chew –ideally each bite of your food 30-40…
I realize this is not always an easy thing to do. Most of us are juggling way too much and going through the day at high speed, trying to get more and more accomplished. By having a high stress level, not only is it harmful to your health, it’s harmful to your waistline as well.…
I see this quite often in my health coaching practice. It is common for people to think that when they skip a meal, they are ‘saving’ calories. What happens though is it backfires! By mid afternoon or early evening, you are starving, and then you feel like you have no ‘willpower’ as you eat anything…
This is a great recipe inspired by traditional Egyptian cooking with tips on healthy additions you can make once and eat from 2-3 times. You can make it using a regular stove-top or a slow cooker. Ingredients 2 tsp. coconut oil or ghee (clarified butter) 1 cup chopped yellow onion 1 cup diced carrots 1…
When you cook more meals at home, not only do you tend to eat healthier, but you can also save time, money and calories. By cooking once and eating two or three times, you are being extremely efficient. If you cook a meal and make a double or triple batch, you’ll have left overs for…
Have you ever considered that the amount of sleep you get can affect your health and your weight? Let’s face it, when we’re tired we tend to make fewer healthy choices throughout the day, and we reach for the quick-fix energy boost we need, often in the form of sugar-filled options and processed snacks. When…
