by Renée M. Simpson, RDN | May 10, 2017 | Featured, Fly
Have you noticed the explosive surge in women of color getting their travel on these days? I have. Since I’ve been so travel focused lately, I’ve learned/become aware of a lot that I think you will appreciate. Here are some of my favorite travel tips so...
by Renée M. Simpson, RDN | May 3, 2017 | Featured
If you’ve read any of my posts over the last few months, you may know that almost a year ago I stopped eating chicken and fish. This made me what people would call vegetarian, although I never gave myself the title. As I’ve always said, I don’t like...
by Renée M. Simpson, RDN | Mar 27, 2017 | Featured, Recipes
In honor of National Nutrition Month I thought I’d share an update on my adventures as a plant based curious dietitian. But first I want to ask you to be sure to visit my gluten free chef diva blogger friend Hadassah Patterson for her contribution to National...
by Renée M. Simpson, RDN | Mar 8, 2017 | Featured, Uncategorized
I’ve been cooking up soups lately. So in honor of RD day, I thought I’d share what’s been going on in my kitchen. First up, that hot and sour soup video that’s been going around… did you catch it? I followed the recipe (without measuring...
by Renée M. Simpson, RDN | Mar 2, 2017 | Featured, Uncategorized
While in Sedona recently some of the ladies and I were talking about living a life that makes you happy. That was pretty much the theme of the whole weekend. Some of the events that were included, like the photo shoot, were added at the last minute because I just...
by Renée M. Simpson, RDN | Feb 11, 2017 | Featured
Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you the Well Divas of Sedona. We just completed the most amazing 4 day and 3 night wellness retreat. If we look like a million bucks, just imagine how we must feel. I don’t even know where to begin. I guess...
by Renée M. Simpson, RDN | Nov 30, 2016 | Detoxing, Featured
By now you’ve probably had a Happy Thanksgiving and several Thanksgiving leftover plates. Sometimes, no, quite often, this time of year triggers us to eat, and eat. I thought I’d share a few tips to get you back on track so you’re not nibbling your...
by Renée M. Simpson, RDN | Nov 16, 2016 | Featured, Recipes
Yes, yes, it’s that yummy time of year again! Beans, greens, potatoes, tomatoes… she forgot butter, sugar, cream and swine, then you gain a couple of pounds, sleep a couple of days, and feel all bloated by Monday. I remember a time when I had to provide a place...
by Renée M. Simpson, RDN | Nov 1, 2016 | Featured, Retreats
Last weekend my mini me and I had the pleasure of venturing out to wine country for a photo shoot. She was the photographer, I was the subject. I’m trying to help her develop a skill that will pay her, as she has developed a somewhat expensive palate for new clothes....
by Renée M. Simpson, RDN | Oct 20, 2016 | Cooking
Well here we are 4 months later and I’m still consuming a mostly plant based diet. I do dairy every now and then, and sometimes eggs. But I’ve just not had the desire for my old favorite friend catfish, or any kind of fish, and no chicken either....
