THE TFC BLOG

Summertime is the perfect time to relax in the sunshine with a good book in one hand and a glass of wine in the other. If you’ve ever read a good book before – I’m talking about one that’s full of substance and great advice – then you know how it can transform your life. Just […]

I have always found Mother’s Day rather ironic. I mean, isn’t every day as a mom basically a Mother’s Day? But as my kids grow older, I’ve come to realize that the day isn’t so much a celebration for moms as much as it is a day for kids to appreciate their moms. As all […]

As Passover winds down, almost everyone I know is getting excited about eating bagels again. I must admit, though, I’m just getting the hang of the Passover diet. Heck, I’m actually kind of bummed that the holiday is almost over. To clue you in, just in case I’ve already lost you, Passover is one of the […]

One look at this double chocolate cake and you just want to eat it, right? Well, you kinda can because this chocolate cake tastes as devilishly naughty as it looks, but has none of the bad stuff! Brought to you by Naturally Sassy‘s kitchen, this one’s a winner. It’s vegetarian, totally gluten-free, and only contains […]

In Dr Mark Hyman’s last piece he shared some compelling reasons how we can benefit from supplementing our diet with vitamins and nutrient boosters. In this article, he describes some of the more common supplements so you can determine which are going to work best for you in 2016.   Everyone reading this blog should get on the basic plan of supplements and […]

I hate popping pills. Often I’ll convince myself that surely I get enough nutrients and antioxidants from kale and chocolate alone. Sadly, this is not always the case. My life in Hong Kong can be exhausting and depleting, and sometimes boosting my diet with a supplement simply does the trick. Not convinced? Try it for yourself and let me […]

Post-workout, dry-mouthed and hungry, how many times have you found yourself reaching for a high sugar sports drink? Before you do, think of this: not only are you drinking multiple teaspoons of sugar, you’re also consuming a cocktail of additives and artificial flavors. Did you know a 600-milliliter bottle of orange Gatorade has over nine teaspoons of […]

Growing up, nothing tasted like after-school fun as much as ice pops. In the summer, it was a race against the sun: could you lick them fast enough or would the sunshine melt away the sweet goo? These dairy-free frozen banana pops are the perfect after school treat for kids (and adults too!). The recipe is […]

For decades, women have shunned the weight room in favor of cardio-driven workouts for fear of bulking up. While it is true that some women can get too muscular lifting heavy weights, barre workouts are known for sculpting a lean and feminine physique. Forget about the traditional push and pulls, grunts and heavy dumbbell lifting (yawn) and […]