Simply Real Health Blog

I can’t let today go by without acknowledging a little something. Exactly one year ago today, I filed for my business license to start this crazy thing called Simply Real Health. I have never done anymore more scary, challenging and deeply inspiring in my life. For all of you who regularly read the blog or […]

In this little transitional time between leaving winter and starting the spring, it can be hard to know what to be eating if you’re being a good little weather + seasonally dependent eater [which you are; if you’re reading this post. Maybe you didn’t even realize it, but you are if you follow the weekly […]

I was reading through my daily emails the other day, and came across this great little nugget of wisdom.  I just have to share it, because I’m completely in love with it. It’s one of the KEYS to living a healthy, happy and more inspired life, in my sweet little opinion. And I’ll tell you […]

Peanut Butter Cookies. Gluten free, dairy free, and super easy. Simplified and healthified. It’s how I roll. If you’re trying to keep it healthier this spring holiday weekend, I’ve got a great little treat for you. A perfect little addition to any Easter or Passover celebration: flourless, refined sugar-free, dairy-free + gluten-free peanut butter cookies. […]

[Sarah’s Note: Today, I wanted to share something very special. It’s something that I usually don’t broadcast and share on a wide level in interest, but felt incredibly compelled to share today. This past week, I asked one of my newer clients, who just completed the Seasonal Meal Plan (with my additional weekly coaching help and […]

Call me crazy, but I think that most people WANT to eat healthier, to be healthier overall, if given the choice. Healthy, glowing, full of energy, happy and loving life. or fat, sluggish, cranky, tired and miserable. I mean, really. What logical person wants the last one? But, I’m a realist, as most of you […]

Quinoa’s going mainstream. It’s by no means “new”– it’s one of the most ancient foods out there– but maybe that’s why it’s more suddenly cool. Like vintage clothes and trinkets. Whatever it is, I’m not complaining. Maybe that should be my new marketing tactic. It’s so “vintage” to eat real food. From dreadlock crowded juice […]

See why I think what you eat directly impacts your entire quality of life and why I think it doesn’t take more time, money or the substantial amounts of effort that you think it might: An interview for the Perspectives Newsletter, a publication from a local corporate company, sharing the healthy real-food and lifestyle love […]

If you’re a fan of fast + good, {Ok, who isn’t?} I’ve got a great one for you today. Introducing the cucumber boat. The newest addition to the Simply Real Health Food Files. A little bit crunchy, creamy, (sea) salty and filling, AKA, the perfect snack. The fact that’s it’s good for you is just […]

It is rare when chicken breasts make it into my shopping cart. Like almost a special occasion. Because I know what happens when they do. They sit and stare at me from the lowest tray in the fridge. Nude and slimy, in all their glory. Unappetizing. I like color, texture, VIBRANCY, and visual appeal in […]

7 Reasons You Should Drink Them + The Best Starter Green Smoothie Recipe Ever Green smoothies are the new coffee. You can quote me on that. Well.. Coffee is not going anywhere fast. But green smoothies [and green juices]  are coming in hot. Just you wait. And for good reason too. They’ll actually give you […]

Don’t laugh, but for some reason I always though curry was a hard thing to make. It always seemed too flavorful and complex to even try at home, for a simple little cook like me. Read: too lazy to bother with it I’d left it to the pros. A typical Sarah order at any Asian […]