It’s game day! Who are you rooting for? No matter what jersey you’ll be wearing, you can try these touchdown recipes for your celebrations. They are my top picks for healthy recipes that won’t have you missing those traditional game day snacks. Cauliflower and Cheese Pizza Bites This is a great twist on pizza that…
Your body doesn’t absorb just the food and supplements you ingest but also the personal care products you slather on your skin. Our skin is the largest organ of our body and one of the most complicated. Its main function is to protect the body and act as a barrier to, among other things, toxins.…
Every new year, it’s easy to make resolutions for the next 12 months, but it’s always hard to keep them. This year we’re more motivated than ever to hit “reset” on our health, habits, and lifestyle. While there are many ways you can reset your habits, a lot of them start right when we wake…
Sipping hot spiced tea or hot cocoa is the classic cold winter evening treat. But have you ever tried sipping bone broth? It packs a nutritional punch in just 1 cup and is low in calories too. Here are my reasons why you should try it and all the ways you can consume it. Health…
I’m going to tell you the biggest of all diet secrets! But before I do, please indulge me in a little mental recall exercise. First, get a pen and paper and then set a timer for 30 seconds. Once I count to 3 and say go, I want you to write down all of the…
Are you ready to jump-start your new year? Why not get ahead of the curve by starting your new year’s nutrition planning now. My motto for meal planning is “Keep it whole food and flexible”. What I recommend is to set up a meal plan that is based on whole food and can be flexible…
Raise your hand if you feel like 2020 combined with the holidays have you in a bit of an exercise slump. If we were together, you’d see me raising my hand and I bet a lot of you are too. I was in an exercise slump as of a week ago, but I got out…
We’ve all been looking at screens a lot lately. Whether it’s a video call or a text conversation, sometimes we just need to get away from our phone and computer screens. It’s time for a digital detox, not just to cut down on screen time, but to promote good health as well. Whether you’re trying…
Doing a cleanse doesn’t mean your meals can’t be delicious! Here are few recipes you can try while you complete your 7-Day Healthy Cleanse. Broccoli & Mushroom Stir-Fry Serving size: 1.5 cups Yields: 4 servings Ingredients: 2 cups broccoli, cut into small florets 1/4 cup red onion, chopped small 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 cups mushrooms, sliced 1/2 cup carrot, shredded 2 tsp ginger fresh, grated 1/4 cup water…
How to Tell If You Still Have a Nutrient Gap, Even if You’re Already Taking Supplements
Let me tell you a personal story. In my teens and college years I always prioritized my health. I was diligent with my nutrition and got a variety of nutrients, but my body still wasn’t happy. I exercised a lot and had a healthier lifestyle than my peers, but my energy still wasn’t optimum. At…
Joyful Ways to Celebrate When You’re Spending the Holidays Alone
It’s the time of year that we typically experience a host of powerful emotions. Maybe you experience both excitement and stress about your holiday plans. Maybe you love the snowy evenings but hate scraping off your windshield in the morning. This time of the year is often filled with a mix of emotions. But this…
The Best Yoga Pose to Help with Digestion After a Big Meal
The holidays are here, and that means large amounts of delicious, sweet, and savory dishes to indulge in. While this year looks different than past years, the food alone is enough to get excited about. But with all the excitement and the abundance of food and flavors, most of us tend to overeat. While it’s…