by Renée M. Simpson, RDN | Apr 21, 2016 | Featured, Uncategorized
Dear Prince, I was just thinking about you yesterday when I was listening to Cherrelle, and Alexander O’Neil, and Jesse Johnson. I was thinking of how much of a musical influence you were, and how you shared your gift to bring life to the music of so many...
by Renée M. Simpson, RDN | Apr 13, 2016 | Featured
Lately I’ve been getting (back) into home decorating. I moved into a new home in August and I think I was kind of overwhelmed with all of the decorating projects I’m now facing. So I’ve finally come up with a plan and am now focused on making my...
by Renée M. Simpson, RDN | Apr 4, 2016 | Fitness
Yes, I ran it. My second half marathon. I know I owe you a post on my first one but this one was this past weekend and I figure I’d better post about if before it gets away from me like the first one did. I live in the Bay Area but that hike to SF is no joke. So...
by Renée M. Simpson, RDN | Apr 4, 2016 | Cooking
As some of you may know, last year I received my professional plant based culinary certificate from Rouxbe. During the 6 month program I had the chance to enjoy and share with my family a wide variety of vegan, or plant based, meals and desserts. But eventually,...
by Renée M. Simpson, RDN | Jan 1, 2016 | Detoxing
We made it! I always say that after midnight on New Year’s Eve, if I’m still awake. And if not I say it on New Year’s Day. It’s sad to think that so many people unexpectedly did not get to greet 2016 with us. A way of showing gratitude for...
by Renée M. Simpson, RDN | Dec 23, 2015 | Featured, Fitness
Despite the hustle and bustle of the holiday season I have actually maintained my goal of running a few times a week in preparation for the half marathon for my birthday. If you aren’t signed up for my newsletter you may have missed out on some details. You...
by Renée M. Simpson, RDN | Nov 28, 2015 | Body, Featured
Sooo, did you stuff yourself into oblivion for Thanksgiving? Are you waiting for January to get (back) on track with your wellness goals? Every year the holiday season – starting with Halloween and ending with New Year’s Eve – gets a number of us...
by Renée M. Simpson, RDN | Jun 18, 2015 | Cooking, Recipes
Did you know this month is Men’s Health Month? So I thought I’d share a recipe from my Rouxbe online plant based cooking class. If you’ve got a meat eating man that you’d love to prepare a plant based meal for, this is it. One taste and he...
by Renée M. Simpson, RDN | Nov 26, 2014 | Body, Featured
Hey Diva! Happy Thanksgiving! Did this year go by fast or what??? What an exciting time of year, the holiday season. It’s amazing though, how much of our focus is towards food, shopping, time with loved ones and wrapping things up at work. Unfortunately, this...
by Renée M. Simpson, RDN | Nov 20, 2014 | Featured, Recipes
Aside from my fabulous sweet potatoes/yams, I’d have to say dressing is my all time favorite Thanksgiving dish. When I found out gluten was a problem for me, I had to figure out how to still enjoy my momma’s version of sage and onion flavored buttery...
