Author: Katarina

Four Foods You Should Replace In Your Pantry

Posted by Katarina on June 28, 2015 in Digest&Manifest Facts

What are some of the basic condiments you use to cook your meals? I know my staples use to be BUTTER, OLIVE OIL, SALT and SOY SAUCE – the essentials to any good meal, right? Now that I’m a health coach, I choose healthier alternatives that are just as delicious. Upgrade your health and your

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Winter Kale Salad

Posted by Katarina on March 6, 2015 in Digest&Manifest videos

I don’t love eating salads in the winter time because they are usually raw, cold, and give me a sense of lightness. What I’m really craving is something cooked, warm, and grounding in this 20 degree Chicago weather. I find it’s nice to balance my hot, cooked, meals with some freshness every once and a while,

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Hurry up and wait.

Posted by Katarina on February 20, 2015 in Food For Thought Inspire&Acquire 1 Comment

I was walking briskly down the street. I missed the first bus, according to the bus tracker on my phone. I left in plenty of time for the second one. Google said 8 minute walk and bus tracker said 10 minutes before arrival. No problem. With the way I walk, I’ll be there with 3

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Coconut Lime Sugar Scrub

Posted by Katarina on January 17, 2015 in Digest&Manifest

It’s been proven through brain scans that sugar is just addictive as cocaine (no wonder I use to feel like an addict when I’d have sugar cravings). The problem with satisfying our sweet tooth is we usually go for the quick fix (i.e candy bar or  cookie – things with processed white sugar in them)

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Mini Pumpkin Pies

Posted by Katarina on November 22, 2014 in Digest&Manifest Facts Recipes 2 Comments

Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. I love gathering with family, watching football with my dad and grandpa, cooking with my mom, sister and grandma AND EATING PUMPKIN PIE. In fact, I love eating pumpkin pie so much that for my birthday that’s what I would ask to have instead of cake, pumpkin pie.

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Mini Frittata

Posted by Katarina on October 27, 2014 in Digest&Manifest Facts Recipes 2 Comments

Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day. I used to love those special evenings when my Mom would make us breakfast for dinner. As an adult, whenever a friend asks to hang out or get together, I always suggest Brunch! My lovely city, Chicago was rated one of the top 5 cities for brunch

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Pesto Pizza

Posted by Katarina on September 26, 2014 in Digest&Manifest Recipes

Guaranteed number one stomach ache for me: pizza Being lactose intolerant and having a gluten sensitivity, pizza is my worst enemy. I remember growing up and having pizza almost every Friday night (I usually ate at least four slices) and then claimed my spot on the couch. My favorite was the thick crust from Jets

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