Last week, I wrote about 5 ways to be a little healthier in your life. One of the tips I offered was to add more vegetables to your life. A plant-based diet is one of the best ways to improve your overall health. Below are some ideas about ways to amp up your vegetable consumption. […]
Avoiding the Quarantine 15
Lately, I have been hearing a great deal of talk about the fear of the Quarantine 15. Similar to the Freshman 15 we were all warned about when we went to college, the Quarantine 15 is the concern about gaining weight in this time of overwhelming stress and anxiety. While it is true this time […]
Four New Year’s Resolutions You Can Keep
Now is the time when people start to set resolutions for their new year. Weight loss, eating healthier and exercising are common intentions this time of year. Unfortunately, most people set resolutions that are too restrictive and unsustainable, leading them to abandon their plans within a few weeks. Below are four intentions that most people […]
Thanksgiving Survival
Thanksgiving is less than a week away and while many people look forward to the holidays and all they bring, others find the holidays stressful and overwhelming. Many lament the disruption to their routines and all the temptations that come with this time of year. If you are in the camp that becomes overwhelmed by all the […]
Carb Crazy
Carbohydrates have an especially important role in providing the energy needed for exercise and life. Carbs are the most easily used source of fuel for your body and can be found in fruit, vegetables, grains, beans and dairy products. Carbs are also important in the metabolism of fat for energy. Fat, protein and carbohydrates provide […]
Tips to Protect Your Heart
Heart disease has become the number one cause of death in the United States. Almost half the adults in America experience at least one of the key risks factors for heart disease. Heart disease is an umbrella term used to describe any number of conditions that might lead to restriction of blood flow due to […]
Sugar Free Freedom
One of the most common New Year’s Resolutions I hear about from clients is to stop eating sugar. Sugar is ubiquitous in a standard American diet and hides in many places you wouldn’t expect. Our body is wired to crave sugar because our first food, breast milk, is filled with gut health nurturing lactose. Throughout […]
Immunity Boosters in Cold and Flu Season
Well, it was bound to happen. I work in a place with tons of kids and adults coming in and out of my office on a daily basis. It seems like as soon as the kiddos headed back to school, I was having people sniffling and sneezing on my couch. Unfortunately, this week, I think […]
Eat the Rainbow
Most of us have heard the statement “Eat the Rainbow”. Focusing on eating whole foods that represent a variety of colors insures we get a variety of vitamins, minerals and tons of fiber. While the colors don’t follow the traditional Roy G. Biv mnemonic, below is some inspiration for a variety of colors. Red: Strawberries, […]
Eat Less Strategies
With summer quickly approaching, many clients have been asking for ideas about how to manage their food intake. It seems the warmer weather has everyone focused on portion control and healthy eating. Following these simple strategies can help you get a handle on the amount of food you put in your body. Try pre-plating both […]
What Is A Real Foods Diet?
What is a Real Foods diet? A real foods diet can take a variety of forms including vegetarian, vegan, Paleo, flexitarian, raw foods, etc but the one characteristic all real foods diets share is a focus on eating food in its most natural form. This means consuming food as it is found in nature- not food that has been packaged or significantly altered […]
Pack a Power Lunch
People often talk about breakfast being the most important meal of the day but lunch can be just as instrumental in a successful, productive afternoon. Eating a carb loaded heavy meal mid day can mean struggling to make it through that afternoon meeting. Instead pack a lunch design to help you coast through the day. […]
