As we find ourselves eyeballs-deep in the fall season, full of football watch parties, chili cookoffs, and seasonal soups and dips at every turn, it can be difficult to avoid the ever-alluring draw of the accompanying crunchy chip. I have a minor confession. I find the snack chip aisle at the grocery store equal parts …
The Great Chip Conundrum – how to choose a healthier snack chip Read More »
Hooray, it’s BLUEBERRY season in my part of the world!! I anxiously await the end of May/early June every year because not only is it the unofficial start of summer around here, it’s also when my favorite certified-organic blueberry farm opens to the public for picking! My baby and I have been enjoying this annual …
Blueberries are tiny powerhouse fruits packed with delicious nutrients! Read More »
Forget what you were told growing up. You can totally play with your food! Having fun with your nutrition is one of the best ways to stick to your healthy goals! At my house, this might look like what we call “everything in a boat” dinner. Two of the three “boats” are even edible! It’s …
Mom was wrong. You should totally play with your food. Read More »
It’s no secret that herbal tea has long been regarded as a healing beverage – but what can it really do for you? Whether you have a pantry full of those colorful little teabag pouches or you just haven’t been interested in sipping on leaf-soaked, dirty-looking water, I thought I’d share some of the superpowers …
6 amazing benefits of herbal teas (from a former non-tea drinker) Read More »
Apologies if my title for this one offends or startles you. I was really hoping you’d read it and maybe smile a little too. I was having my annual routine mammogram today, and it got me thinking about preventive care in its broadest sense. Given what I do for a living as a wellness professional, …
Smooshed breasts, stinky armpits, and naked from the waist up for the win! Read More »
One of the most common questions I get asked as a lover of all things wellness is: “what’s the ONE THING I can do to be healthier/feel better/reach my wellness goals?” Sure, we all know it takes more than just ONE thing…there’s simply no one-size-fits-all magic bullet. We are complex creatures with very different needs, lifestyles, body …
Let’s be honest, it’s a challenge to eat healthy any time of year…never mind around the holidays. Office parties, friends’ gatherings, the big family feasts, candy, and baked goods around every corner…yikes! This is true, but there are lots of small steps we can take to make it easier to commit to healthier eating despite temptations galore. …
Anyone who knows me, knows my passion is to help you be your healthiest version of yourself (not just look good in a swimsuit). But we all know excess body fat often involves underlying health concerns and lifestyle limitations beyond our beach/pool party wardrobe. So, as we find ourselves waist-deep in swimsuit season (and …
Swimsuit season is here: Is fat making you fat? (+bonus guac recipe!) Read More »
I get it more than you can imagine. I’ve been there countless times. You’re rolling along, plugging away at your healthy goals, convicted to staying the course, determined not to fall off the wagon. But then…it happens. That dreaded sweet tooth rises up. Visions of sugary, chocolatey treats dance in your head. Resist the urge, …
Why can’t you simply make a plan to exercise more and eat better, and stick to it? For life. Why can’t you just go to bed on time, sleep soundly through the night, and wake up totally refreshed? Every day for forever. Why can’t you strike a beautiful balance between your time at work and …
It’s really hard to make sustainable healthy changes all alone Read More »
