Not a big fan of brown rice or quinoa because you think it is boring? Many clients feed me this excuse, but I have lots of simple and yummy recipes to jazz up brown rice and other healthy grains. Don’t buy Rice-A-Roni or Uncle Ben’s: Many people use quick and easy brands, like Rice-A-Roni and […]
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Best Health Apps for iPhone
There are TONS of apps available for iPhones, ipads, and other devices but it is hard to find ones that truly assist you through your wellness journey. Most diet related apps focus solely on calories which is not useful in my mind (see my Nutrition Philosophy to understand why). After lots of research, we have […]
What is Good Fat?
A lot of clients have been asking me this question recently, so it is time to clarify the differences between good fats and bad fats. There are various ways to classify fats which can become very confusing. My classification system is straight forward so it’s easy to implement healthy changes and speed up your metabolism. […]
Healthy Holiday Recipes and Tips
I have written a ton of nutrition articles focused on healthy holiday eating and New Year’s resolutions.I always provide my readers with lots of realistic tips and easy healthy recipes but to be honest with you, I wonder if people are listening because most people have the same struggles every year. This year, let’s do […]
Balanced Smoothies and Salads
Since I am a sun and water goddess, summer is my favorite time. I also love all the ripe and healthy seasonal fruits and vegetables. The toughest part for myself and my clients is planning ahead and preparing wholesome balanced meals and snacks. It’s too hot to cook and it’s hard to plan ahead with […]
Importance of a Balanced Diet
Many people strive to balance their dinners with healthy ingredients, but forget about balancing the rest of their meals and snacks through the day. Breakfast is usually the worst There are also many diets that claim you should limit or remove carbohydrates or fats from your diet. SIDE EFFECTS FROM EATING UNBALANCED MEALS: Fatigue Sugar […]
Non-Meat Protein Sources
Many of my clients have been inquiring about incorporating some vegetarian meals into their daily plan. This way of eating is becoming more popular and for good reason(s). A healthy vegetarian diet is alkalizing for your body, which basically means that it boosts your immune function, helps detoxify your body, and prevents major diseases. Another […]
What Should You Do to Lose Weight?
Whether you are looking for a New Year’s plan to drop some weight or a fresh idea to maintain your health, I have the answer for you: EAT A SALAD FOR LUNCH MOST DAYS – AT LEAST 5 DAYS/WEEK. Most people tend to eat sandwiches for lunch which are filled with man-made carbohydrates, processed lunch […]
Healthy Options for Fast Food
I have many busy clients who travel a ton and are looking for some healthy options when on the road. They always ask me “What can I eat when I am traveling that is semi-healthy?”. After hearing this question over and over, I decided to do some investigation. I evaluated the nutrition facts and ingredient […]
Nutrition Myths
1. Myth: Everyone needs to consume milk and other dairy products to get enough Calcium. Facts: Nearly 85% of Americans are lactose and or casein intolerant, lacking the essential enzymes needed to digest milk and other dairy products. Moreover, humans are the only mammals that drink another mammal’s milk. Although milk is often considered the […]
