In December 2020, a friend reached out to me wanting to make a connection with a co-founder of a new health startup, Levels Health, which provides continuous glucose monitors, along with an app that facilitates insights and learning, direct to consumers. It was great...
Probiotics vs. Prebiotics: What’s the Difference, and Do I Need to Take Both?
As we dive into a brand new year, many of us are thinking about all the things we can do for our health. I will always encourage you to start with the basics, like drinking more water, walking, taking mental breaks via meditation or a morning routine, and eating more...
20 Inspiring, Fun, Informative, and Reassuring Books to Read in 2021
I love reading. From the time I was a little kid, my favorite hobby has always been reading. I entered a reading competition as my “activity of choice” one summer; I used to build pretend forts in my living room and read the day away. Reading, to me, is relaxation,...
11 Healthy Recipes to Add to your Meal Plan in 2021
You know I’m big on meal planning (and if you didn’t know, check out my Instagram page, this post on the benefits of meal planning, this one on how to renew your commitment to meal planning, or this one on how to save time while food prepping)! And I know that many...
How to Renew Your Commitment to Meal Planning and Food Prep
Last week, we talked all about how to get back on track with your health goals overall (check out that post here). Today, it’s time to narrow our focus and talk about renewing our commitment to meal planning and food prep. If you’ve seen my Instagram or Facebook, you...
Why Gut Health is Critical to Overall Health (and an at home gut health test that I love!)
Do you feel like you’re doing everything “right,” and still not getting the results you want? Are you gaining weight, or feeling digestive distress, despite doing all the things that have worked for you in the past? Do you feel like you’re more anxious, more...
Are EMFs dangerous? (And what to do about electromagnetic radiation)
You’re eating multiple servings of veggies per day, drinking your water, meditating, exercising, and practicing gratitude. Awesome! You’ve got many of the bases covered, and before technological connectedness threw our bodies for a loop, you would have nothing else...
7 Things You May Need Right Now (Your Pandemic Care Basket)
What many of us need right now is a hug, but social (physical) distancing makes that a bit of a challenge. So, instead of a physical hug, consider this blog post your virtual hug or pandemic “care basket.” It is full of all kinds of resources to help you get through...
Best Podcasts for Motivation, Productivity, and Health
I love podcasts. They offer such a quick and convenient way to satisfy my love of learning and my goal of continuous improvement. I listen to podcasts during any time that would otherwise be “wasted” – while I’m getting ready in the morning, while I’m driving, while...
20 Healthiest Foods to Buy at Sprouts
You’ve already seen my favorite healthy foods to buy at Trader Joe’s, Kroger, Target, and Thrive Market. And today, I’ll share one of my favorites … Sprouts! Sprouts is a bit tricky, because it just seems like everything is a really good deal, but when I check out,...