Chef Marie

I know it is the beginning of the year and everyone is on the weight-loss train, me included! That said, I had to remind myself that while it is ok to indulge a little for the holidays, it is time to return to a healthy lifestyle. Here is something I made to stay focused on my goals, I hope this will be helpful to you as well!

Enjoy my latest blog post about visiting France in a very unique way!

A Unique, Fun, and Memorable Way To Enjoy France! Many of you are aware that I thoroughly research before endorsing any persons, products, or services. Today, I’d like to introduce you to an incredibly talented woman.

With no chemical stabilizers, no artificial coloring or flavors, no high-fructose corn syrup, no gelatin, no preservatives, and even gluten-free; La Fermiere is my favorite yogurt to go to. Established in 1952, this Provence company has fed many French kids for generations, me included, and continues to do so worldwide. That said, I mostly buy their plain yogurt because of the sugar content in most flavored ones. I reserve those for a special treat. I generally eat half of my plain yogurt per day to stay within 100 calories for me and benefit from important health benefits such as the conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) that helps the body shed fat. By the way, children's balanced diet needs milk fat for proper brain and body development. Check them out and buy them at your local stores: Gelson, Sprout, Whole Food, Costco, or online

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Did I say how much I enjoy this group of women! OC Elles Collective Meeting was wonderful, energetic, and unifying. A few were missed and I hope to see all of you soon. This new year has started on very positive compassionate notes. Thank you all for that pleasant morning by the pool. We just left before it got too hot!

Enjoy teaching Mel, a teenager, how to prepare healthy meals. First, we started with breakfast. We made oatmeal with cinnamon, nuts, and dried fruits. He had never eaten oatmeal before and was happy to see him and his mother liking it!