I’m so happy to announce the winners of the healthy detox prizes from Redmond Clay & RealSalt! I excited to share these great products with you & I cant wait for you to add these to your daily routine for better health. Here are the winners, in no particular order- Diane Pinho-Arcaro, Holly Moran, Jim […]

I had a great interview at the Natural Products Expo 2011 with Darryl from Redmond Inc. out of Utah about their health products. He was so excited about what we are up to here at Kardena’s Kitchen and was generous enough to give away 10 Redmond Gift packs valued at $30 each to 10 of […]

This was a sad weekend for America. Jack LaLanne, a health n’ fitness pioneer, legend & family friend has passed away at the age of 96. He was a powerhouse of inspiration, innovation, enthusiasm, passion & knowledge about living a healthy life. He led by example his entire life, what a huge commitment he had […]

Most foods have some combination of protein, carbohydrates and fat – even vegetables contain all three macronutrients! So here’s a list of some whole foods and their protein, carbohydrate, and fat content. The reason I am showing you the three macronutrients is because people tend to eat too much of the wrong foods and they […]

I hope you’re ready for this one because a LOT of vegetarians are about to be SHOCKED (and maybe even disgusted) by what I’m about to reveal. Everyday there are millions of vegetarians and even vegan dieters who are unknowingly consuming animal products – and even meat! Yes, that’s right; there are many hidden animal […]

Do you want to make lasting change and accomplish your weight loss goals easily and with jedi focus? well, I was listening to my Ipod this morning and thinking about what it takes to accomplish your goals. I’m not a Rah Rah motivational coach. What I do have is 7 years of experience with my […]

A week ago I wrote an article about supporting local farmers by shopping at your local farmers market. Shopping locally helps reduce our carbon footprint on the Earth and is a great way to get fresh, ripe, organic (if possible) fruits and veggies. I like supporting the small family owned farms that have been around […]

Do Vegetarians Live Longer? Some Things to Consider… Talk about the $25,000 question! As you may well know, excess consumption of red meat has been linked to increase risk of heart disease, certain cancers, and other disorders. Health-conscious people (like you!) are eating more fruit, vegetables and are staying away from beef, red meat and […]

When I grew up I lived with Mom and unfortunately, I ate a terrible diet. From pizza to burgers and every junk food in between, I ate it on an almost daily basis. But my body, health, and complexion suffered as you can see in this embarrassing photo of me. So for years I struggled […]