BITA ARABIAN Recipes • Coaching • Vitality Hi Reader! Things are moving fast behind the scenes as we design my upcoming cookbook, Power & Glow. Seeing these layouts come together has made everything feel real. Today, I want to invite you right into the design studio with me. We have narrowed the front cover down to three distinct design directions, and I would love your help deciding which one speaks to you most! Take a look at our final contenders: Option 1: The Vibrant & Modern Layout. This...
4 months ago • 1 min read
BITA ARABIAN Recipes • Coaching • Vitality Hi Reader. Happy Summer Solstice week! I couldn't resist these showstopper star gazer lilies! They were the flowers we had at our wedding. The arrival of the longest days of the year always brings a fresh shift in energy, and I am leaning into it. In my health coaching practice, a common focus with clients has been finding balance during busier, active summer months, with navigating travel and keeping our energy stable without losing sight of our...
4 months ago • 1 min read
BITA ARABIAN Recipes • Coaching • Vitality Hi Reader. I’ve been a little quiet on this end lately, but for a good reason...I’m deep in the editing stage for my upcoming project, Power & Glow. I staged some glow jars and cookbok ingredients for the shoot Last week, I stepped in front of the lens to capture the visuals that will anchor this new chapter. It was rewarding to see the recipes and wellness concepts move from my kitchen to the professional frame, and I wanted you to be the first to...
5 months ago • 1 min read
HiReader, We're already halfway through November, but it’s the perfect time to lean into the spirit of MO-VEMBER: Getting MO-RE out of life. This month, I'm focusing on savoring the simple things MO-RE Connection & Cozy Creativity Earlier this month, I celebrated my birthday (11/11) with a spontaneous trip to the ocean to spend time with my brother—a perfect reminder that connection is the best gift. post ocean swim, Treasure Island, Laguna Beach! I packed a picnic lunch for us -...
11 months ago • 1 min read
🍂 Coffee Date, Fall Food Finds ☕ Hi Reader! I’m back and settling into the energy of fall after a special multi-generational trip. My husband Bob, our daughters Leyla and Ava, and my 86-year-old mom, Maman Minoo, all explored the streets of London and Paris together over the last few weeks. This trip was a chance to travel in a “shoulder” month, off-season, now that both girls are officially done with school. Our younger daughter, Ava, joined us from New York, where she’s loving her new role...
12 months ago • 4 min read
Hello Reader! It’s been a minute since I’ve posted a new recipe. Between diving deep into my health coaching studies with NBHWC (National Board for Health and Wellness) and podcasting for Modern Persian Food, my kitchen has been a little quieter on the sharing front. But lately, I’ve had one recipe on repeat—so much so that I simply can’t keep it to myself any longer. This isn’t just any fall recipe; it’s my Pumpkin Pistachio Crunch. And while the name might sound like granola, let’s be...
about 1 year ago • 1 min read
Hello friend! Happy spring. Yesterday, Bob and I went on a long coastal beach walk with the dogs. We spotted at least six sweet bunnies on the trail! The glories of the season are all around us. wild bunnies on the trail Updates I graduated from the Pediatric Health Coach Academy, and I'm gearing up to take the NHWBC National Health and Wellness Coaching exam! I've been juggling coursework, study, and coaching, but after a brief pause to work on some other projects, I'm thrilled to be...
over 1 year ago • 1 min read
Good morning Reader, Happy New Year! I'm sure your inbox is overflowing with New Year's offers, gym specials, and "reboot" programs. It can feel overwhelming. I've been writing this newsletter for over a decade and I've been on the receiving end of those same emails myself. Through my own journey and coaching others, I've found that setting big, lofty goals can feel daunting and later hard to sustain. Let's appreciate where we are right now, work with what we have and the people in our lives....
almost 2 years ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, It's Bita! How are you? Happy to be cheersing with podcast co-host Beata with Beet juice earlier this season! Wow, it's been almost a year. I've missed you! Here's a quick share of my current perspective. Familia In September our family gathered to celebrate our Maman Joon's 85th birthday! Maman Minoo's 85th birthday! We are so grateful to have our Maman in our lives and are spending as much time with her as we can. These days together are precious. white gala in Dana Point, a...
almost 2 years ago • 2 min read