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, [...]
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, [...]
Oh no, I blew it AGAIN ... I caved and I cheated!!!! I just cannot get this diet thing under control. So often I hear this from people who are feeling like they are on a yo-yo. This self talk breaks my heart. Interestingly, many begin the new year, following holiday festivities, feeling this way about themselves. Not on my watch! There’s nothing better [...]
Both health experts and chefs agree that it's best to eat the foods that are "seasonally" available, rather than seeking out frozen foods from other seasons. Ideally, the healthiest, and most cost-effective diets are rich in produce that are grown in the same month that you eat them. This means that you would eat squash throughout the fall and summer, and switch to leeks and [...]
When I was fighting for my life, in 2008, to beat Stage IV cancer without traditional protocols, digestion never entered my mind. My focus was on learning about strengthening my immune system and creating an environment where cancer could not thrive. Now, as I share my hard earned lessons with you, so that you can create your most extraordinary life, and make good choices easily, [...]
