Nearly every time I meet with a new client, he or she asks something like “can I have this salad dressing?” or says abashedly, “I know I shouldn’t have eaten ice cream on Friday, but it was my birthday and it’s my favorite.” And while I completely understand what...
We talked about spring cleaning our health habits in the last post, and today it’s time to get a bit more specific. Having a healthy pantry, stocked with items that help you reach your health goals, is key to prioritizing your health and feeling your best. Do you...
Everywhere you look these days, health enthusiasts are dumping collagen protein into their coffee and smoothies, and for good reason. The benefits of collagen are numerous and impressive, and I highly support collagen supplements for most people looking to feel their...
Now that you know I wake up at 4:20 and start my healthy morning routine around 4:30 on most mornings, are you curious about what I actually do? If you haven’t read my last post, which describes why and how to develop a healthy morning routine, you’ll want to head...
I used to be one of those people who snoozed multiple times, stayed in bed until the verrrry last minute, showered and rushed through the morning, flying into work 5 minutes late feeling frantic and dreading the day ahead. I had all the excuses in the world (I worked...
Because you’re reading this, I’m guessing that you’re already doing amazing things for your health. Maybe you work out 6 days per week, do meal planning consistently, and avoid almost all added sugar. All of those are fantastic, but if they’re adding up to make you...
It’s no secret that most of us are consuming more sugar than is healthy for our bodies. But when people start trying to cut back on sugar, they often wind up confused: do you need to cut out fruit? Or is it just the sugar in candy and donuts? And what is this...
Meal planning and food prep photos are popping up all over social media lately (don’t miss mine on Facebook or Instagram!), and people are constantly asking me why I feel so strongly about meal planning and food prep. The benefits of meal planning are huge, and in...
The beginning of January brings excitement for our health, determination to feel our best and turn over a new leaf, and willingness to make change. I LOVE all of these things, and celebrate welcoming them into our lives next week. However, the New Year also brings...
It’s not breaking nutrition news that sugar is detrimental to our health. Excess sugar consumption has been linked to weight gain and obesity, uncontrollable cravings, cavities, Type 2 diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, premature aging, mood swings and...