As I look out my window on Sunday morning, my yard is a smokey, barely visible haze. I cannot believe how bad our air quality is from all the raging fires. My heart is hurting for the people who have lost their homes or businesses in this terrible time. Even us who are safe from […]
5 Easy Tips to Improve Your Diet
Many of us are using this time of physical distancing to practice some form of self-improvement. I have heard of people tackling a new language, trying new recipes or picking up a new hobby. While this is a time of great anxiety and stress for most of us, it could also be the perfect time […]
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 […]
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 […]
Moderating Alcohol in the Party Season
This first week of December usually starts the party season that lasts until the New Year. For those of us who have worked so hard to be healthy and fit during the year, this can be a challenging time to stay true to our goals. One of the most difficult situations seems to be the […]
Resisting Sugar
Now that we know sugar has such a negative impact on our health, it seems important to figure out some ways to manage sugar cravings. Many of my clients lament the almost daily struggle they experience when it comes to sugar. There are some tricks to help reduce those cravings. Start your day with protein. […]
Slow the Aging Process
In less than two months, I will be hitting a milestone birthday- the big 5 o! So far I haven’t given it much thought other than to plan a girlfriend’s weekend to celebrate but I have been noticing my metabolism slowing down and needing longer recovery times after workouts. The fact that I would like […]
Foods to Promote Regularity
With the holidays quickly approaching, we are all staring down a time of festivities and crazy schedules. The holidays also frequently lead to a departure from our usual healthy eating habits. One of the unintended consequences of this change in diet is a disruption in our daily bathroom routine. Research suggests that it is […]
Summertime Hydration
Hydration: the act or process of combining or treating with water: the introduction of additional fluid into the body With the crazy heat here in Portland this past week, the importance of proper hydration cannot be overstated. Our bodies require water to stay alive. Humans can survive for over 30 days without food but a […]
Tips to Survive the Holiday Party Season
The Holiday season is upon us and for many of us with it comes parties, alcohol and a departure from our normal eating habits! Why is it when it is on a beautiful tray, on a table filled with other treat laden beautiful trays does food I would never consider eating suddenly sound good? (And […]
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. […]
