Over the years, I’ve shared many thoughts on how to stay healthy on Thanksgiving in the past. You can read about my favorite tip, the 1/3 of the plate rule, in this post, and read my 2013 tips to enjoy Thanksgiving happily and healthily (#1 is my favorite!) here. I...
With the Pumpkin Spice Latte from Starbucks coming out in August this year, you might think we were several weeks into Fall … but the temperatures here in Dallas are still telling me otherwise! That said, I’ve never been one to shy away from healthy pumpkin recipes...
When I work with entire families through my Health Coaching practice, we often have several sessions devoted to helping the kids take ownership for their own health. Not only is this critical to ensure they keep up the habits over the long term, but it’s also fun! ...
Artfully arranging colorful food in a bowl is all the rage these days, and I’m not sad about it. The popularity of Power Bowls is getting people to eat more vegetables, and that is always something I’ll support! The concept of a Power Bowl is simple: load up a bunch...
Thanks to your positive feedback on last week’s post on how to build a healthy smoothie, I’m bringing you a bonus smoothie post with 20 more healthy smoothie recipes today! Sadly, you can’t just trust Pinterest or a pretty picture that is labeled “healthy” …...
Green smoothies are everywhere these days, and for good reason. Green smoothies can be a great way to get in extra nutrients in a quick, portable, delicious format, and can be a great bridge to getting people to consume more veggies. But some green smoothies are...
I distinctly remember eating spiralized apples at one of my friend’s houses about 25 years ago (her mom was a Pampered Chef representative, so she had all the fun kitchen tools!), so I know that spiralizers are not new, but the spiralized veggie trend has exploded...
Ah, January. So many of us are dedicated to eating healthily, but we’re also busy, tired, and don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen. The temptation of the drive-through or snacking your way through dinner is all too great … unless you have a healthy,...
Refined vs. unrefined carbohydrates Most traditional American breakfast options center around the wrong type of carbohydrates. Donuts, pancakes, waffles, muffins, toast, and bagels are mainstays of any continental breakfast, coffee shop, and most family breakfast...
It is Monday morning, and chances are, your breakfast was an afterthought ... thrown together as you were running out the door, lamenting the end of the weekend, and hoping Monday morning traffic wouldn't be too bad. Wouldn't it be nice if you had had a balanced,...
