I shop for a family of five and we rarely eat out so I am always trying to budget our grocery bills. When trying to eat healthy, this can be challenging. If you are on a budget or have limited availability to organic produce, utilize the Dirty Dozen list and shop organic for these fruits […]
Tag Archives: Food Shopping Tips
Too Busy to Eat Right?
Can’t find the time to eat healthy and stay consistent on a balanced wellness plan? Yes, I know this is a common problem BUT I need to call you out. Here is something that you should always remember…Without your health, everything else means nothing. You are unable to take care of your family, you are unable to work, and […]
Lunch Box Ideas (Kids & Adults)
As working parents and having 3 kids in school, I usually have to pack 5 lunches a day. I strive to have healthy options readily available. This requires some menu planning, consistent food shopping and prep work but overall, it’s totally doable if you are organized. Here are my staple lunch ideas for kids and adults. […]
Snack Foods
Whether you are looking for healthy snack ideas for you or the kids, here is a great snack list/shopping list to post on your refrigerator. When I have these staples readily available, I can whip up a packed lunch or snack platter in a matter of one minute. These are the Snack Staples that I […]
5 Meals a Day
I am a firm believer in eating small frequent meals throughout the day. When I transition a client from a few big meals to 4-6 small healthy meals, they have: Loads more energy (no mid-day crash) Control over their cravings Better sleep Improved metabolism (lose weight easier – the right way) PLANNING AHEAD: The tough […]
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 Santa Barbara Restaurants and Markets
For such a small town, Santa Barbara sure has a lot to offer in the way of restaurants, cafes, grocery stores and other food outlets. The tricky part is navigating your way through all of the enticing options to the ones that serve not only your belly but also your health. Before I introduce you […]
Gluten Free Santa Barbara
I discovered that it is getting easier to find gluten free products in Santa Barbara. Lazy Acres and Whole Foods carry a variety of items and now even Vons has some items like brown rice pasta, crackers, etc. Betsy has even given Gluten Free Talks at Whole Foods. I found that Cantwell’s in Summerland has […]
