Quesadillas

Here is a wonderful testimony from a client:"When I first met Maria, I was eating a ridiculously low amount of fat and calories and working out every day, sometimes twice a day. I was unable to lose weight. I had been to my doctor, an endocrinologist, and a personal trainer who all told me the same thing....eat less, work out more. I was at a point where I was ready to give up. I was doing everything...

Reece's PB Biscotti and Postpartum Depression

Our brains are over 60% fat! DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) is the most abundant fat in the brain. During the third trimester, the fetus’ brain is growing so fast, it sucks DHA from the mother’s brain. Loss in DHA concentrations in the membranes causes a a decline in the healthy structure of the brain. Yes, “mommy brain” is a real phenomenon. A diet deficient in omega-3 fats alters brain’s energy metabolism.Your...

Molten Chocolate Cakes & Coffee Ice Cream

Hey all! I am holding a MAXIMIZE YOUR METABOLISM class on Sunday March 11th from 5-7pm in my home (River Falls, WI). The class is only $25. Pre-registration is required. For those of you who are out of the area there will be a WebX option. The WebX option will be $20 and limited to the first 25 people (so sign up fast) and you get a PDF of the slides to follow along with.Please email me at mariamindbodyhealth@gmail.com...

Valentine's Day Ideas

Trying to make Valentine's Day Special while staying on your diet?How about some healthy eggs! My sister-in-law showed me this trick. All you have to do is hard boil some eggs, peel them and while they are still hot, place them in the 'v' shaped cardboard with a chop stick over the top. Secure with a rubber-band. Allow to cool in the fridge and tada! SO cute!Otherwise, if sweets are more your thing,...

Mascarpone Cream PASTA and THYROID

Did you know that in 90% of cases, hypothyroidism is an autoimmune disease? Did you know that autoimmune thyroid disease and is linked to a gluten intolerance? Hashimoto’s and Graves’ are most likely caused by a gluten intolerance.What happens is that the cell structure of gliadin (the protein in gluten) resembles the thyroid gland. If you don't have a healthy intestinal lining, you can create holes;...

Sandwich Wraps and "Gluten Free" Junk

When I tell clients to eat “gluten free” they often grab all the “gluten-free” pre-packaged foods on the shelf…but that most likely will cause weight gain and slow the healing process in your gut. Rice flour, the common flour substitute in gluten-free products, is higher in calories, higher in carbohydrates, and lower in nutrients than regular flour. It can cause more inflammation in our body. So...

Macadamia Nut Torte and CANDIDA

Every body has a sea of microorganisms, (bacteria, viruses, fungi) that reside in our intestines, throat, mouth, nose, you name it. Most of the time, these microorganisms do not cause illness, unless our resistance becomes lowered. Candida albicans is a yeast that lives in the intestines, mouth, throat and genitourinary tract of most humans and is usually considered to be a normal part of the bowel...