Whenever I start my day with green vegetables, a cool wave of relief washes over me, because I know I've fueled my body properly to be productive and focused. I like to think of it as a security system for getting enough produce into my diet and keeping my body clean and working optimally.

Vegetables, especially at breakfast, can be intimidating or just plain unsettling for some. I'm here to show you how easy it can be. There are so many different ways to get greens into your morning meal: how you do it depends on your individual preferences. Experiment and find out what works for you! A nutritious breakfast can be convenient and delicious, and you will start your day on the path of healthy eating. Try the following five methods for sneaking vegetables in and still making it to work on time:

Summer’s almost here. You’re feeling bloated and run down, and you are dreading swimsuit season. Sounds like your body is just begging for a fresh start, a re-boot, a spring time detox.

There are a million reasons to detox – and probably a million different ways to go about it. But, what must one look for, and what’s the best way?

In my practice, I’ve seen that to be completely effective, a detox program needs to contain the following key components:

•  fiber to scrub the gut, bind toxins and promote their elimination
•  anti-microbial herbs to kill bad bugs in the gut and maintain healthy flora
•  targeted nutrients to boost the liver and prevent the accumulation of toxins
•  digestive enzymes to help the body break down food and assist digestion
•  a dietary plan that eliminates problem foods but doesn’t leave you feeling hungry

An effective detox must not only address the toxins we eat, drink, breathe and put in our bodies every day, but it MUST contain the specific ingredients needed to neutralize or eliminate the internal toxins the body creates as it performs it’s everyday functions.

Without these targeted nutrients to clear out the body’s own biochemical and cellular waste, your body won’t be getting the cleanse it really needs.