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Pumpkin Mousse (PFC Balanced!)
With our “Snow Day” today in Minnesota, I figured, what better day than today to take the Magic Bullet out of the box (the one I got as a birthday gift 2 months ago…)!? I decided to break it in with a festive pumpkin mousse snack! Okay, that’s a lie—I intended for it...
Traveling the PFC Way (Flying and Hotels!)
As many of you know, I travel a lot. Lately my speaking engagements are in high demand, and I can't complain! I want to share with you how I find balance and how I'm able to lead my crazy-busy, constantly-working lifestyle without going insane. I have certain...
Is PFC Paleo or Low Carb?
One question I get all the time is how PFC fits into a Low Carb or Paleo diet. While there are certainly some similarities, the PFC approach provides less rigid guidelines that create a framework for you to make sustainable lifestyle changes. Allow me to explain: The...
Fast Food Breakfasts (TV Segment)
I was kidnapped and taken to the drive-thru for breakfast! When Twin Cities Live television contacted me regarding a segment on fast food breakfasts, I knew I was going to be totally out of her element in the drive thru lane. Steve Patterson, co-host of TCL, takes...
Simplify Your PFC Life With These Kitchen Gadgets
Ever wonder which kitchen tools are worth getting? You know, the ones that will actually make your life easier instead of collecting dust (ahem—bread maker, cookie press, juicer, rice cooker...)? In this post, we share our top three favorite kitchen appliances that...
6 Ways to Battle a Cold
No one likes getting sick, yet it’s something a lot of folks seem to think is inevitable. “Cold and Flu Season” comes around every year and it’s just something we have to deal with, right? Kind of like weight gain is just bound to happen with age to every single...
Getting Cultured on Yogurt
There are soooooo many yogurt options out there and you might be wondering how to navigate that section of the dairy aisle like a PFC pro. Questions like “What kind of yogurt should I buy?” “Should I make sure it’s Greek?” “What should I be looking for on the labels?”...
Buzz Word Terms: Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Antioxidants!
Check out my TV segment on some of the buzz word terms in the world of nutrition, including gluten free, dairy free and antioxidants. What do you think?
Get Rid of the #1 Cause of Your Belly Fat & Weight Gain
Spoiler Alert. It’s INFLAMMATION. Inflammation? What!? You hear “inflammation” and you probably think of acute inflammation, which happens when you stub your toe, get a cut or a burn, or even a black eye. Your body’s natural inflammatory response is redness, warmth,...
8 Tips for PFC Restaurant Eating
So, you're doing a phenomenal job of following PFC at home; you’re feeling more energetic, in control of your sugar cravings and the pounds are coming off! But in the work environment, there are catered lunches, mandatory happy hours, and company dinners. And then...