Nutrition

5 Health + Wellness Things I’m Loving Right Now

5 Health + Wellness Things I’m Loving Right Now

Body Butter: I don’t know about you, but I’m like a crocodile in the winter. I need the heavy duty lotions, so body butters are my go-to. I have two favorites right now. One is a splurge, while the other is very affordable. The Splurge: […]

5 Things To Do If You’re Constipated

5 Things To Do If You’re Constipated

Yes, today we are going to talk about poop (or lack thereof). It’s crazy how many clients come to me that aren’t pooping regularly. They just think it’s their “normal” and there’s not much they can do about it. For some, it gets so severe […]

What is Intuitive Eating?

What is Intuitive Eating?

I’ve had a lot of people reach out to me recently wanting to more about intuitive eating. Questions like: Where did it come from? How did I learn about it? Does it mean you just eat whatever you want? I’m not sure if these questions are […]

Are You At Your Set Point Weight?

Are You At Your Set Point Weight?

Finding Your Set Point Weight Forget the BMI charts and Ideal Body Weight calculators for a second: Do you know your set-point weight? Your set-point weight is the weight range at which your body can comfortably maintain while eating an appropriate amount of food. This […]

Immune-Supporting Foods

Immune-Supporting Foods

Immune Supporting Foods: No one likes to be sick, especially around the holidays. Apart from getting adequate sleep, managing stress, and getting in your exercise, here are a few foods that can help support your immune system in the winter months (and honestly, all year […]

5 Health and Wellness Things I’m Loving Right Now – October

5 Health and Wellness Things I’m Loving Right Now – October

I wrote a blog post like this a few months ago and thought it was fun sharing my current favorites when it comes to beauty products, self-help books (or just for pleasure!), supplements, healthy snacks – basically whatever I’m into that month. If you enjoy […]

Are Artificial Sweeteners Harmful?

Are Artificial Sweeteners Harmful?

Artificial sweeteners are just as commonly found on the dinner table as salt and pepper. To some, they are a “miracle food” because they pass through the body undigested – with all the flavor and none of the calories. Too good to be true? The FDA […]

Handling Unexpected Desserts and How Your Perception of Food Affects Your Metabolism

Handling Unexpected Desserts and How Your Perception of Food Affects Your Metabolism

Last night my client emailed me in a panic saying “I just ate dessert with a friend. I usually skip breakfast the next day to compensate, what should I do?!” My answer: First, take a nice deep breath. Second, do NOTHING. Get right back on […]

Should You Go Keto?

Should You Go Keto?

I get asked about the Ketogenic (or “keto”) diet ALL the time, so I wanted to share my opinion and educate anyone that is considering and/or following the keto diet.  As you know, I am not about the fad diets, but I can see why […]

Surprising Benefits of Turmeric

Surprising Benefits of Turmeric

Turmeric has long been recognized for it’s medicinal properties, dating back nearly 4000 years. It has been used for centuries by physicians of Aryuveda as a plant-based drug to treat various diseases and ailments. Throughout history, turmeric has also been used as a cosmetic, a […]

Flavor Up Your Water

Flavor Up Your Water

We all know we need to drink water. Water provides many benefits to the body such as lubricating joints, hydrating muscles, transporting nutrients, removing wastes, improving digestion and SO much more. Plus, water makes up about 60% of the human body! Even though all of […]

How Sleep Affects Our Metabolism

How Sleep Affects Our Metabolism

There’s nothing quite as refreshing as getting a great night’s sleep. While we sleep, our body is replenishing and rejuvenating all of our major systems so we feel ready to conquer the following day. Without adequate sleep, it is almost impossible to feel and look […]