intend to take for your exercise session. For example, if you are walking, you need to specify: is it a 40-minute walk? Make sure that you also allocate enough time to get ready for the gym, class, or walk and that you have carved out enough time to shower afterward and get wherever you need to go.

Sleeping Beauty

Getting enough sleep is imperative for beauty, especially when you are upping the ante in your daily exercise. Here are my top tips for getting a full night's beauty sleep:

  * **Digital detox two hours before bed:** If you have trouble getting to sleep at night, turn off your phone, tablet, and TV two hours before you plan to go to bed. Studies have found that self-luminous screens (particularly onbaking sheet. Mix the marinade ingredients together in a small bowl. Spoon the marinade on top of the cut side of each eggplant half. Place the eggplants in the oven for 45 minutes. When they are cooked, remove them from the oven and allow them to cool to room temperature.

Place each eggplant half on a plate, cut side up, and spoon a cup of Quinoa Salad onto each one. Top with chopped fresh cilantro and/or a little yogurt.

PECAN-STUFFED SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS

My favorite mushrooms to stuff are shiitake because of their smoky flavor and incredible health benefits. They have been found to be helpful in boosting the immune system and keeping the cardiovascular system in good shape. They are also an excellent source of iron.

_Serves 4_

12 to 16 medium shiitake