Integrative Nutrition... iPad Distance Learning!

Happy Monday!

I hope you are having an excellent start to the week! Today I learned some news that I just had to share, since so many readers have inquired about my health coach training at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition.

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Integrative Nutrition

"Introducing a major upgrade to the Health Coach Training Program...

…The iPad!

We are so excited to bring our Health Coach Training Program to the next level by providing our new students with an iPad preloaded with our course material.

And it’s not just for our students while they are in school. They can also run their future health coaching practice right on their Integrative Nutrition customized iPad.

It’s a revolutionary way to learn. And a revolutionary way to run your health coaching business!
Students in the world’s leading Health Coach Training Program, can use the custom iPad to:

• learn from anywhere in the world and have fun doing it 
• run your green + paperless practice, right from your iPad 
• meet your new community of healthy and happy classmates 
• build your personal and professional success network

Starting today, anyone who enrolls at IIN, the worlds most cutting edge nutrition information on the world’s most cutting edge learning tool, the iPad!

Do you want to learn more about this educational game changer? Tune in to our special announcement webinar with our VIP guest, creator of the Integrative Nutrition material for the iPad, Uri Feiner! Listen in tomorrow, November 8, at 2pm EST. Register here."

*If you have any questions about my experience with the program and/or possible scholarship opportunities, e-mail me.

The Last Mango Lassi

This weekend was (hopefully) the last of the warm summer temperatures. I am so ready for fall, and everything it brings! Rain, cool weather, pumpkin spice latttes, leaves, candles, pumpkins galore, jacuzzi nights, soaks in the tub, scarves, boots, jackets, cozy nights by the fireplace... 

Tonight I decided to have my last mango lassi of the season. My friend Amber introduced me to them this summer. They are normally made with yogurt, mango, and sugar. However, we made them with coconut milk instead, and I leave out the sugar. As you know, I am greatly a fan of healthy (and simple) recipes.

The Last Mango Lassi

 






To Make:
(1 serving)

Ingredients:

• 1 cup frozen mango chunks
• 3/4 cup coconut milk
• 1/2 cup ice

Directions:
Blend ingredients in a blender. *If not using a Vitamix, make sure to select the 'ice' setting, if available, to blend the ice and frozen mango well.

September Wrap Up:

-Presented my first seminar as an Integrative Nutrition health counselor: 'Sugar Blues' at the local YMCA, and also, my first webinar via Anymeeting.com
-Taught a nutrition/health class for the local Young Marines chapter
-Increased my health counseling business mailing list by 30%
-Had 'breakthrough' sessions with my clients and potential clients
-Worked on my 'primary food' in the area of career, finances, creativity, and social life
-Received an exclusive invitation to a 'top ambassadors' luncheon' next month at Rock the Ripple Effect in New York City with Joshua Rosenthal, founder and director of my amazing school, The Institute for Integrative Nutrition 
-Have already earned back over 2x the cost of my Integrative Nutrition tuition!

October Agenda:

-Take care of myself better, just as I always encourage my clients :)
-Take a hot yoga class, get a massage, enjoy evening walks
-Make time for Gaiam's stress-relieving yoga DVD daily
-Get wisdom tooth removed, complete lab tests (Vit. D, B12, iron)
-Make an appointment with a chiropractor
-Complete another liver/gallbladder cleanse
-Create vision boards for my upcoming (3-5 year plan) wellness center
-Spend more time relaxing w/ Jon (we both had very busy schedules last month)
-Cook healthier versions of 'man food' for Jon
-Take advantage of pumpkin being in season! i.e. pumpkin pancakes, pumpkin smoothies, pumpkin bread, roasted pumpkin, pumpkin muffins, pumpkin soup...
-Visit Disneyland... it's completely decorated for 'Halloween Time!'
-Send out my October newsletter w/ an invitation to my next webinar!
-Participate in additional Integrative Nutrition webinars, listen to the focus classes on my iPod

Have an excellent start to the week! 

Basil Pine Nut Pesto!

Summer= gardening, and gardening= fresh basil!

Today the basil plant was practically begging to be turned into pesto! I decided to get creative and start tossing ingredients into the food processor. It turned out delicious! (and it's dairy-free!)

Ingredients:

• 1/3 cup nutritional yeast
• 1/3 cup pine nuts
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 2 cups basil, packed
• salt (to taste)

Directions:

Combine nutritional yeast and pine nut in a food processor, until mixture becomes a powdered consistency. Add olive oil, basil... blend again. Lastly, add 1/2 teaspoon of salt, blend. Taste pesto, add a pinch more salt, if desired.

(makes about 1 1/3 cups)

*Life Update*

Lately I've been beyond crazy busy... it's been exciting, yet challenging... working 10-hour days at my 'day job', squeezing in time to dedicate to my business at 5 am and 8 pm, seeing clients on the weekends, trying to spend quality time with Jon, family, and friends, and still trying to get 8 hours of sleep! But... I am so excited because I feel like my health coaching career is taking off! Next month, I am excited to be presenting my first seminar, "Sugar Blues," at the local Y. Also, I will be attending my first Integrative Nutrition conference in New York City! 

Back in May, I met the director of the school, Joshua Rosenthal for the first time, as well as fellow students... and it was an amazing experience! I had finally met 'my peeps!' (like-minded in the area of nutrition) Naturally, I can't wait to meet up with everyone (and meet many new students/graduates!) again! New York City... here I come!!! If you are a fellow IN student, and planning on attending "Fall INNto Action"... let me know! I would love to connect! :)

Since I've been getting so many questions about my experience, I recently created an Integrative Nutrition 'FAQ' page. If anyone has any other questions that haven't been asked, send me an e-mail! I am always ecstatic to share my life-changing experience!

Mint Chocolate Chip 'Ice Cream' & Exciting News!

Greetings! And happy Friday! I hope you have all had a wonderful week!

In celebration of 'National Ice Cream Month,' banana soft serve 'ice cream' has been enjoyed on an almost daily basis. ♥

My favorite combination at the moment...

Mint & Chip 'Ice Cream'!

 
Ingredients:

• 1 banana (frozen, in halves)
• 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1 tbls. almond milk
• 1/4 tsp. mint extract
• cacao nibs (or chocolate chips)

Directions:
Combine banana, vanilla, almond milk, & mint extract in a food processor. Garnish with cacao nibs or chocolate chips! So delicious... ♥

Exciting News!

As many of you know, I am a student at Integrative Nutrition, and recently started my health coaching practice! I already have 4 clients that I meet with every other week! ♥

And... yesterday I received some exciting news! As an ambassador of the school, Integrative Nutrition has given me the ability to select individuals to receive $1,000 scholarships! (I wish I could have been a recipient of one of these when I enrolled last December!) 

If you adore health & wellness, are passionate about inspiring individuals to enjoy healthy lifestyles, are interested in being an entrepreneur... Integrative Nutrition might be a perfect fit for you! I am always excited to share my experiences! My e-mail is TasteforHealthy@gmail.com.

I've only been a student for 7 months, but Integrative Nutrition has already changed my life in so many ways. Getting my 4-year degree at a university was a great experience, but Integrative Nutrition has already proven to be wayyyyy more practical when it comes to actually creating a meaningful career that makes a positive difference in peoples' lives. ♥

If you are interesting in learning more, check out this page!

Have an amazing weekend!!!

Tropical Mango Banana Sherbert!

It's almost Friday!! How is your week going? ♥

I am so excited about events have happened so far! I feel like I need to 'pinch' myself because I cannot believe reality... :)

1. Integrative Nutrition mailed me my official certificate to begin supporting clients!
2. My health coaching website has officially launched!
3. I welcomed my first client into my 6-month program!!!
4. Last night I met Joshua Rosenthal, the founder/director of Integrative Nutrition, & fellow IN students/grads in Hollywood!!! It was amazing to connect with so many positive, like-minded people!!

Ahhhhhhhh! I hope I can keep up this pace! ;)

The W Hotel was perfect for an IN meet-up!

Anyways... yesterday, I made a delicious treat by accident! (I was craving cold + sweet, so I just grabbed some fruit from the freezer and threw it into the food processor! All of the sudden, I realized that I had just made "Tropical Mango Banana Sherbert!" ♥

Ingredients:

• 1/2 banana, frozen
• 2 slices mango, frozen
• 1 tablespoon coconut milk
• blueberries, dried or fresh 

Directions:
Place banana and mango into food processor, add coconut milk. Blend for about 1 minute, until the mixture has a smooth consistency. Scoop out with an ice cream scoop. Top with blueberries (or fruit of choice!)

Makes 2 servings.

I hope you have an amazing rest of the week!! ♥

P.S. If anyone would like to "like" my new Facebook page, I would ♥ the support! (And I gladly return the favor!) http://tinyurl.com/6g4awyy

P.P.S. Is anyone in California going to WorldFest this weekend?! My mom and I are going on Sunday! :)