by Lauren Slayton | Oct 3, 2011 | Uncategorized
Kirstie looks a little like Fergie here, no? I don’t know about you but I find it hard not to root for Kirstie Alley; she’s quirky and likeable. I root for Kirstie Alley as I do for all my clients, hoping that they can make the positive changes with their eating that...
by Lauren Slayton | Sep 30, 2011 | Uncategorized
If you were to ask me about a foreign-sounding food ingredient there’s a good shot I would be able to tell you what it is. I can also explain which produce is more pesticide-laden and why you shouldn’t be drinking from a plastic water bottle (if you’re using one right...
by Lauren Slayton | Sep 28, 2011 | Uncategorized
At sundown today, Rosh Hashanah begins; Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year (do not click away if you aren’t Jewish, if you celebrate any holidays or attend any group food events, read on). Many Rosh Hashanah foods are sweet as they signify the hope for a sweet...
by Lauren Slayton | Sep 26, 2011 | Uncategorized
So, I ran a marathon on Saturday. Compared to Chicago last year, there’s been very little mentioned here about this race and that was a conscious decision. I figured I would check in after the race, tell you all about my fun day and move on to other topics. We chose...
by Lauren Slayton | Sep 23, 2011 | Uncategorized
I’ll admit, muesli and I don’t know each other. I am a huge fan of overnight oats where you combine rolled oats, milk (I use almond milk) and plain yogurt overnight and simply heat in the morning. Abbie, our newest nutrition nerd, suggested muesli and I pretended I...
by Lauren Slayton | Sep 23, 2011 | Uncategorized
I’ll admit, muesli and I don’t know each other. I am a huge fan of overnight oats where you combine rolled oats, milk (I use almond milk) and plain yogurt overnight and simply heat in the morning. Abbie, our newest nutrition nerd, suggested muesli and I pretended I...
