Must-eat foods, my favorite recipes and supplements I swear by.
Holiday traditions around our place include Persian food which is bursting with flavor and can be a great option for a variety of functions, from feeding a large number of people to being a delicious meal for just your family. Every year we make lamb shanks at Christmas time. It’s...
9 Questions About Intermittent Fasting with Paul Kriegler Have you ever tried intermittent fasting? Or maybe you've only heard about intermittent fasting and have wondered if it is something you should try... well, good news! I have answers for you! I recently sat down with Paul Kriegler, Registered Dietician and...
Store-bought yogurt may be convenient, but it doesn't compare to the creamy deliciousness of homemade yogurt, which is a staple around our place! Bahram's Iranian roots have led us to nearly always have a batch of fresh, homemade yogurt on hand. In Iran, yogurt is not just a breakfast or...
Much to my surprise, I recently had two different doctors on separate occasions tell me that I am dehydrated... The first was at my recent vitamin IV therapy; the doctor had trouble inserting the needle because my body was dehydrated. The second was the bodywork doctor I see for acupuncture...
Anyone who is close to me knows that I have a serious sugar addiction. I joke around and say that I workout so I can eat donuts, candy, and cake. Over the summer, my sugar intake has gotten out of control. I have a little here and a little there...