As winter settles in, it’s easy to fall into patterns that don’t serve our health—comfort foods, reduced activity, and stress from the holiday rush. But what if this winter, you could rewrite the story? What if instead of just getting through the season, you could thrive in it? The truth is, your body has an incredible ability to heal when you create the right environment. [...]
The new year is the perfect time to start building healthy habits. It feels like a fresh start, it’s right after the busy holiday season, and we (hopefully) feel rested and re-energized, ready to get back on track. Whether you want to eat healthier or improve your mental well-being, here are some healthy habits that you can focus on in the new year. 1. Limit [...]
Salads seem to be everyone's go-to meal when they're trying to eat healthier. They're full of crunchy, colorful veggies, low in calories, and loaded with micronutrients. They're easy to toss together for lunch, whip up for a simple and quick dinner, and there are so many different variations that it's hard to get bored of salads. This makes salads a perfect go-to meal -- they're [...]
How many times have you started a diet only to feel miserable, eventually give up, and then feel guilty for it? Diets are usually associated with end goals, such as weight loss or muscle building, but they aren't sustainable in the long run, unfortunately. An alternative to dieting is something much more natural, practical, and doable. The practice of intuitive eating is a much better [...]
Do you ever feel like something is off with your body but can't put your finger on it? You may have a food intolerance or sensitivity. To find out what's causing your digestive discomfort, aches, pains, or headaches, you might want to try an elimination diet. You'll start by removing certain foods from your diet -- the foods that are well-known for causing symptoms. Then, [...]
Have you ever heard of the Dirty Dozen? It’s the 12 kinds of produce that you absolutely MUST buy organic because they are most heavily sprayed with pesticides. Pesticides contribute to toxicity in the body, which means that we are more likely to suffer from allergies, a weakened immune system, and digestive problems, among other things. Many fruits and vegetables that have thin skins or [...]
Whether you have prediabetes, type 1 or 2, or simply want to be mindful about staying as healthy as possible, choosing the right foods can help you keep proper balance with your blood sugar. When you keep these levels on an even keel, you'll feel fuller for longer without going into blood sugar crash territory. A typical misconception is you need to avoid sugar to [...]
Want a snack that’s not only healthy, but tasty and full of nutrition? One that will maybe even help you to whittle your waistline? Introducing…. The protein ball. These bite-size snacks are the perfect way to enjoy something yummy while also packing a whopping nutritional punch. You can use any kind of protein powder for these balls, but I highly recommend giving hemp protein powder [...]
Too often I hear about an "all-or-nothing" mindset, especially during this time of year. It seems to either fall under "I'll wait until January to get things under wraps -- so I'll throw all caution to the wind for now!" or an alternative strict, rigid approach where you feel restricted and unable to enjoy what you want to enjoy during the holiday season. After all, [...]
If you're anything like me, a late-night snack can sometimes call me. Often snack foods can be less than healthy and choosing those before you turn in for the night could lead to a habit that creates havoc in our bodies, interrupts sleep and shows up in ways we are often experiencing that can present larger challenges. While I am very intentional in the choices [...]
