Grilled Prosciutto and Zucchini with Liver Cleansing Dip

Your liver plays a major role in weight loss. The liver is a chief organ in the body for metabolism functions. Keeping our liver at optimal health should be a main focus of your weight loss plan. I write a chapter in my book, Secrets to a Healthy Metabolism, called Tired Toxic Liver...this is my mom's favorite sub-chapter because it all makes sense!The liver makes and secretes bile for storage in...

Garlic Zucchini "HUMMUS" and Cinnamon-Sugar Hummus

Here is a sneak preview of my new Kids Color Cookbook, which is now offered in an electronic version! I also wanted to take the time to thank all of you for your love and support. My husband lost his job over a month ago and we have been trying to make it on one income. All of your help with buying my books and purchasing through my aStore really helps my family. You all are blessings to us! Click...

Easy Paella and MARATHON WEIGHT GAIN

I love exercise for so many reasons. For me, it boost my soul and makes me happy. I love my morning run in the country...seeing deer, the silence, the emotion of gratitude... It took me years to enjoy running. When I first started, I remember aiming for 1/2 mile and that was tough. Now I run every morning without hardship and I do it because I love it, not for weight loss.I did however sign up for...

Sorbet and KIDS COLOR COOKBOOK

Quick note for all my followers in Europe.  All my books are now available in Europe through Amazon!  Thanks for your support!Before my revelation of the biochemistry of food and our weight, I was so proud of my “perfect” diet of whole grains, fruits, and fat-free desserts (including Fat Free SORBET!), but I was still puzzled why I had uncontrollable cravings around food. By finding the...

NUTRITION CLASS and Skype Option

Hey all! I am holding a FOOD MOOD and WEIGHT LOSS class on Sunday JULY 15th from 5-7pm in my home (River Falls, WI) NOTE: IT WAS going to be held at the HAIRitage Salon in Prescott, but due to interest, we needed a larger space! The class is only $25. Pre-registration is required. For those of you who are out of the area there will be a Skype option. The Skype option will be limited to the...

Burrito

I love waking up to these testimonies!"Maria, thanks to your posts and books I am enjoying a new lifestyle. I am doing a weight loss program and your recipes have been a tremendous help. In less than a year I have lost 86 pounds. I have 14 to go to meet my first goal of loosing 100 pounds. So far my diabetes is in remission. No longer using and insulin pump or taking oral hypoglycemic medications....

Spaghetti Carbonara

Yes, I am strict with clients, BUT it really works when you follow my instructions. Here is a wonderful testimony from a woman who came into my office at the end of April."Dear Maria,I had to write to tell you just how much you have changed my life.  When i came to you for a consultation I was at the heaviest I had ever been in my life.  I was depressed, and scared for my health. ...

Orange Push-Pops and JUICE FACTS

Oh boy! Check out the ingredients in these little treats marketed to children! When their brains and cells are growing at such a rapid rate, it is really important for them to not eat this stuff!Outrageous Orange: Water, Sugar, Corn Syrup, Cream, Milk, Citric Acid, Whey Orange Juice, Guar Gum, Natural Flavor, Tragacanth Gum, Xanthan Gum, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Yellow 6, Yellow 5, Mono And Diglycerides,...

Clam Chowder in a Bread Bowl

I LOVE helping by giving out free information and recipes, but I could use a little help... I entered my sweetie pie, Kai in a photo contest. If you have time, please vote for him by clicking HERE. After you register and vote, you can go back and vote EVERY DAY until June 18th!Do you suffer from migraines? PMS? Mood swings?Nutrition plays an important role in maintaining proper hormone...