Do you skip breakfast in the mornings because you don’t have time? People often skip breakfast because they are too busy to prepare something ‘healthy’. Instead, they grab a bagel, donut or muffin on the run, which ends up making them feel more tired instead of...
One of my favorite kitchen appliances is the Instant Pot. There are so many different ways to use an instant pot that you may have never thought about. An instant pot is a multi-purpose pressure cooker that will save you so much time and hassle...
Are you struggling to put 3 meals a day on the table for your family? Here are a few strategies to help reduce the overwhelm: 1) Cook two meals: Make a bigger brunch and dinner, so you can avoid cooking a 3rd meal. This is particularly good...
Planning ahead is one of the keys to success. Having healthy snacks available will help you avoid high-sugar, processed snacks that will leave you feeling unsatisfied and bloated. Here are eight healthy snack ideas that will satisfy you and hold you over until your next...
Some people can eat what they want without worry -- but for many others, certain foods can trigger reactions. Some of those reactions may be so mild that you don’t associate them with what you're eating, while others are more severe and could require medical...
The holidays are meant to enjoy your family and friends, not to stress over how much you have to do. Here are few tips to help reduce the stress, particularly in terms of prepping, cooking and cleaning. Reduce Your Thanksgiving Stress 1) Plan ahead. What aspects of...
I’m sure you’ve read enough posts about Halloween, so I’ll keep it brief! As most of you know, I have a love hate relationship with Halloween. I love the spooky, scary aspects and catching up with friends while the kids trick-or-treat. The massive amounts of candy...
The athletes in the Olympics are truly awe inspiring! It’s amazing what they can do with their bodies and their minds. I read a great article the other day from Tom Langton at Gabriele Fitness. He was discussing 'What Michael Phelps' can teach us. What...
You have to watch this one minute clip from Jimmy Kimmel as he surveys people about gluten. Their responses are hilarious. It’s amazing how people just jump on the latest band wagon whether they understand it or not! What is Gluten? Gluten is a protein found in...