Why General Diets Are Not As Successful as Personalized Diet Plans
The Power of Mindfulness and Mindful Eating
Mindfulness and mindful eating are two very powerful tools for one’s health and wellness. Engaging in mindful eating allows us to reconnect with our hunger and fullness and more readily register when it is time to eat and when it is time to stop eating.
Why You Shouldn’t Sleep on Getting Enough Sleep
Happy Better Sleep Month! Ask yourself…when was the last time you got a solid 7-8 hours of sleep where you felt well rested and fully energized when you awoke? If it was not recently, please read on!
Fruits: to Fear or to Feast?
Have you heard influencers on the internet saying that fruit is bad for you? I’m here with the facts to let you know whether that is fact or phony information.
The Solar Eclipse & Cultural Beliefs & Traditions
4 Tips for Sustainable Eating in Earth Month
It’s Earth Month! It is in our best interest (and the Earth’s) that we engage in more sustainable eating practices to preserve the planet for as long as we can.
Hydration & Health
Hydration is a HUGE key to health and wellness and dehydration can come with a variety of mild to serious consequences.
Supplements: to Take or Not to Take?
Supplements have long been a consumer favorite to improve health…but are they really all they’re cracked up to be?
That’s Nuts! National Pistachio Day (& Reasons to Include Them In Your Diet)
Happy National Pistachio Day! This article delves into the facts on pistachios and why/how they are a healthful addition to any diet.
If You “Carrot” All You’ll Focus on Getting In Your Vegetables
It’s no surprise vegetables are healthy…but what ACTUALLY makes them good for you and why should you be eating them every single day?
“No Pain, No Gain?” - An Explanation of Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness and How to (Possibly) Avoid It
We’ve all been there- you get in a really good workout and you feel great right after but you think to yourself, “I’m definitely going to feel that later…” and a couple of days later BOY do you feel it. This post describes delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS), a possible explanation for why it happens and how to possibly prevent it.
Sourdough and its Potential Health Benefits
Are you sweet or sour about sourdough bread? Let’s review its potential health benefits and where they come from.
Becoming a “Pro” in Probiotics - What They Are & Why You Should Eat Them
Are you a “pro” in probiotics? No? Well you’re about to be!
Mixing Up Your Workout Routine to Maximize Your Health
When was the last time you changed up your workout routine? Now may be the time to reflect and consider making some changes!
Starting the New Year with SMART Goals
New Year, new me? NO! New Year, new lifestyle habits! If you can establish lifestyle habits now you can carry them into EVERY new year. But how? By establishing SMART goals instead of regular old resolutions.
The Health Benefits of Food Journaling
Food journaling can be a useful tool in the pursuit of well-being.
Keeping an Eye Out for Added Sugars
Sugar, sugar, everywhere! In this read, I discuss how processed foods often contain added ingredients such as sugar and what products may be a concern if you’re trying to be mindful of your added sugar intake.
3 Tips on How to Boost Your Immune System this Season
Cold and flu season is here and that means the season of taking Vitamin C and zinc to try to help your immune system along…but what if there was another way? Here’s some tips on how to improve your immune system without supplementation during this season of illness!
3 Tips on How to Approach Thanksgiving the Healthy Way
Thanksgiving is almost upon us! And I’ve whipped up some tips for how to approach Thanksgiving in a healthy way.
The Benefits of a Meatless Meal
Monday is here! And in my household, at least once a month we observe a “Meatless Monday”.
Eating meatless at least once a week comes with benefits for your health, your wallet, and the planet!