Whoever says drinking and health don’t mix has clearly never had their hands on a craft cocktail! With the onset of Florida summer sun and the arrival of Jules Aron’s master mixology guidebook, Zen and Tonic, I had no choice but to do a bit of experimenting. First up is Jules’ quintessential summer cocktail… Summer Thyme 1/4 cup strawberries 3 sprigs thyme 1 lemon wedge 3 ounces gin* 1 tsp maple syrup* *I would advise going with a smooth and refreshing gin, such as Hendri

The word is out- people are achieving massive weight loss results by making one, simple, dietary change… A smoothie a day may be the key to sustainable weight loss. By replacing your morning meal with a nutrient rich smoothie you’re not only appropriately fueling your body, you’re setting yourself up for ongoing success throughout the day. Interested, but not sure where to start? Smoothies can be uber complicated or ridiculously simple. Let’s break it down. Base: Homemade or

MAGIC is definitively the mantra of the month. Suddenly it’s everywhere- or perhaps it always was. Noting the time at precisely 11:11, coaching statements processed at 1:11, odometer observed at 111,111 miles- I’m picking up what you’re throwing down dear Universe- and I’m listening. Coincidence is the mind’s way of sensibly explaining the unexplainable. Magic, far from sensible falls into the hands of the limbic brain, relying on feeling and intuition. Magic necessitates bel

Fruit– Would it surprise you to hear that one banana contains approximately 19 grams of sugar? While you’re much better off chowing down a banana verses a Kit Kat bar, just understand that excess sugar in the body, natural or not, is converted into fat. Trail mix– Unless you’re mixing it yourself most prepackaged trail mix contains an exorbitant amount of sugar and sodium. DIY options are limitless if you head to the bulk food section of your nearest Whole Foods store. Reach

I’ve been feeling rather lethargic lately, both in body and mind.  Perhaps in part to the financial stress I’ve been facing with start-up costs, and perhaps in part to working 40 hours a week for a company I no longer believe in.  Circumstance is an easy scapegoat when it comes to stress and fatigue.  Assuming responsibility requires active participation. We often fail to consider just how healing food can be.  The food we put into our mouths nourishes our body and fuels our