A few of you have written in with suggestions for a post on how to control your snacking. To be honest, I've avoided a post like this (until now) because it's something I don't think I've completely mastered - I still struggle with late-night snacking when I'm...
Some of the most interesting (to me) lessons from my nutrition education were those that explored the nutritional practices of various cultures throughout the world. I'm fascinated by the differences in the foods we consume, and I love that we can learn...
I’ve spoken several times about reducing the added sugars in your diet and the harms of consuming too much sugar. But does that mean you should replace all the added sugar you’re currently consuming with artificial sweeteners? I haven’t yet dedicated a post to...
Due to yesterday's beast of a post on how to cook for a group, I'm going to keep today's Motivation Monday relatively short. Enjoy! We all know that work makes it more difficult to stick to a healthy lifestyle - it can mean rolling out of bed far earlier than you'd...
I love cooking because it allows me the opportunity to relax, unwind, and think about the delicious food I'm about to eat. I also love talking about nutrition and sharing my knowledge and opinions with others who are trying to be healthy. So, cooking healthy food...
I recently stumbled across this infographic from the Cleveland Clinic, and (aside from scaring me) it spurred the idea for this post. I believe that one of the biggest health threats to most people today is added sugar. The key word here is added - I am not against...
Happy Monday! I'm hoping you have a short week due to July 4th, and will get to enjoy some relaxation for the holiday. Did you see my refreshing summer salad recipe - perfect to bring to a July 4th barbecue? Or how about my post with 7 reasons to fit exercise into...
As Kev left for his run this morning, I got thinking about how important exercise is to both of our day-to-day lives, and how - even on vacation - we both make fitting it in a priority. Once you've been exercising for a while, it becomes a habit (and you can see my...
Happy Sunday and Happy Father's Day! After my workout, I'm headed to brunch with my dad, who has taught me so much about life, appreciation, and most importantly, balance. I'm so lucky to be living in the same city as him again, and I'm grateful for everything he...
Happy Motivation Monday! I hope you all had a great weekend. I traveled to Fredricksburg, TX for a friend’s wedding (see my 7 Tips to Enjoy a Healthy Wedding Weekend post from yesterday here!). Now, I’m about to hit the road for another 4-day traveling work week,...
