I don’t know about you, but I am always struggling with sugar cravings. Between my clients and my own experiments, I have some solutions that truly work – some are obvious and some will take you by surprise. Sugar is BAD. Out of all the known bad foods and nutrients in our diet, sugar is […]
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Simple Way to Fight off Colds
It’s nearly impossible to get together with any of my friends and their families now because someone is always sick. I really hate the dreaded cold and flu season. I have one simple word for you to prevent or treat the cold…FLUIDS. Obviously, drink lots of water (herbal teas count too). Definitely drink more than […]
Coffee or Tea
With the cold weather and hectic holidays, many of us turn to caffeinated or warm beverages for comfort and fast energy. When comparing coffee to tea, it is obvious that tea’s benefits outweigh coffee but there are still many pro’s and con’s to both. Compared to many sodas, juices and sports drinks, tea and coffee […]
Stretching Tips
I work with so many people who are physically imbalanced. Lots of people sit in front of a computer or in a car all day with little activity to counterbalance this immobility. On the other hand, there are many people who are physically active but repeat the same action or routine every time (like running […]
Gluten Free Menu
5 Easy Gluten-Free Substitutions Even though the majority of us do not have Celiac Disease (a true allergy to gluten), I have found that most people are somewhat intolerant or sensitive to gluten. If you think about your typical diet, you may find that gluten products are found in every single meal you eat. If […]
Top Rated Health Food Bars
In an ideal world, we have enough time to make healthy meals and snacks every day. But when life gets hectic and we are forced to turn to Plan B, store bought food bars are usually an easy option that taste good. Unfortunately, most of these bars are unhealthy options that will put on weight […]
Brown Rice Recipes
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 […]
What to Eat for Breakfast
Yes, it is true – Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Eating a healthy balanced breakfast within 1 hour of rising is the best way rev up your metabolism. A balanced breakfast combining complex carbohydrates and protein leaves you feeling satisfied and energized for many hours. The days of making poor lunchtime […]
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. […]
