Get Walking for Good Health
I’m often asked where to start with exercise, or what to do to help with weight/fat loss. One thing I always recommend is strength training (which I’ll get into in a future post). But something that almost everyone can do for free and easily fit into their schedule is walking. There are so many benefits […]
Double Chocolate Donuts (grain free, gluten free, primal)
What an amazing day today is – it’s National Donut Day! I will talk to you about nutrition all day and tell the wonders of kale, but I will never stop loving donuts. NEVER! But instead of running out and buying a gluten filled donut that leaves me with digestive regret for days (been there, […]
Don’t Cheat, Just Eat
“It’s my cheat meal.”“I cheated this weekend and ate cake.”“I was so bad with my eating at that party.”“Saturday is aways my cheat day.”“I am going to run 3 extra miles to burn off this dessert.”“I am hitting the gym twice because of that party tonight.” You probably just read through those and likely recognized […]
You’re Eating Fat, But Are You Digesting It?
Last week I wrote about 3 Reasons You Should Be Eating Fat. If you haven’t had a chance to check that out, I recommend you read that along with this article as the two tie together nicely. Plus there’s a great free resource on Eating Healthy Fats available for you as well! So, fat is […]
3 Reasons Why Eating Fat Is Important
Of all of the nutrition advice that flies around, I think one of the most prevalent for the past 50 years has been regarding how much fat to eat and what kinds. Low fat? High fat? Saturated Fat? Trans Fat? Let’s just say that fats have gotten a bad rap over time, and many people […]
Reducing Inflammation for Better Skin & Digestive Health
Dealing with skin, digestive, or immune issues can be really frustrating. You use great skin care and it helps some, but your eczema just won’t clear up all the way. You eat lots of veggies, but you still have bloating, heartburn or IBS type symptoms. You take your supplements, but you still experience aches, fatigue, […]
4 Things to Know When Looking for Sugar on Food Labels
I get a lot of questions about reading food labels and some of the confusion that results from it. I get it – food labels have a lot of info, and some of it can be a bit misleading at times (whether intentional or not). I talk a lot about sugar, the effects of it […]
Healthy Eating for Better Blood Sugar
Is this a normal day? Eat breakfast: Oatmeal with fruit, milk, & a bit of sugar. Grab coffee & go!Mid-morning: Kind of hungry, grab a granola bar or yogurt.Lunchtime: Pick up a sub sandwich, grab a bag of chips + an appleMid-afternoon hits: Out of energy, falling asleep at desk, go hunt down some chocolate […]
Why Drinking Water Should Be Your First Health Goal
Water is crucial for the proper function of our bodies. Here’s why your body needs it, how you can stay properly hydrated, and why this is one of my first recommendations for health.