Certified Nutritional Practitioner
Laurel McBrine 
Green juice on an empty stomach is one of the best things you can drink for your energy, health and beauty! Leave out sweet and starchy fruits and vegetables to avoid the blood sugar/insulin effect that those items will provoke. Some citrus and a little … Read more
Paris Fashion If you know how to sew, love fashion and are a little short on cash, here is a great idea – be a budget fashionista! Dig through your closet or buy a second-hand article of clothing in a fabric you like and then … Read more
I am part of the tail end of the Baby Boom cohort (1956 – 1964). Inner health is very important, but I also want to look good; however, a few years ago I decided to favour my health over vanity and quit going to the … Read more
The iconic Eiffel Tower and rectangular sculpted trees Gorgeous flower display Dinner! Yes, that is a baguette (made of the dreaded wheat) and *gasp* also a camembert (goat’s milk though!) and some antioxidant-rich red wine. These are a few things I routinely avoid consuming, but … Read more
In a nutshell, the way to longevity is to eat little, less often and exercise. No huge shock here, other than going against the canonical “breakfast is the most important meal of the day” advice usually dispensed by nutritionists. The somewhat surprising part of this … Read more
Pistachio, vanilla, caramel with sea salt and dark chocolate macarons from Laduree Okay, I know, this is not health food by any stretch of the imagination. Macarons are a sugary delicacy made from egg whites and ground almonds and are found even in McDonald’s in … Read more
Rooftop of Galeries Lafayette Have you ever seen a store this gorgeous? I am not too good at staying in touch while I am traveling, since I usually fall exhausted into bed after running around (until my feet can’t take it any more) for the … Read more
M.A.K.E. Restaurant in Sant Monica Matthew Kenney (formerly of Pure Food and Wine) has founded a raw cooking school and restaurant in Santa Monica, California. Not too long ago, I was seriously considering attending this school for raw chef training. The location is a bit … Read more
At the end of Route 66 – Santa Monica Pier Greetings from sunny California – well, actually we had torrential rain the first week I was here and I had to wear my down coat. Now it is quite pleasant, although not scorching hot and … Read more
