Over the past year, I have been experimenting with a hand-held glucose monitor. Why, you ask? Because I like data! It's so interesting to see how your body responds to different foods and stressors. I did an interesting experiment recently with potatoes. Did you know that when you cook...
“Ugh, this is so hard!” “I hate January because….. I can’t eat chips. I can’t eat ice cream. I can’t have a drink! I can’t eat anything I enjoy!” Does this sound familiar? Each January, you make a resolution to eat better, to do a “dry” January, to lose weight, to go...
One of my clients was telling me about her recent vacation. She was commenting about how active she was — walking daily on the beach, biking with her kids, paddle boarding and more. Then she said something very interesting…. “It’s funny, I don’t remember my mom...
At this time of year, you have so many things to do and so many people to see, that it can be easy to let your health fall to the back of your priority list. However, despite the chaos and hectic pace of the holiday season,...
How many servings of vegetables do you eat each day? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, only one in ten adults gets the recommended amount of vegetables, which is the equivalent of 2-3 cups of vegetables for women and slightly higher for men....
Photo Credit: www.ClaraWangPhotography.com September always feels like a mini-January. The summer is over, the kids are back to school or off to college, the house is a bit quieter. You can finally start focusing on yourself and your healthy habits! Studies have proven that following a healthy...
Think healthy eating is too difficult? Too expensive? Too time consuming? It doesn’t have to be! My mission is to “Make healthy eating simple and achievable for all!” By making gradual changes, I’ve seen my family and my clients gain more energy and vitality. Here are eight simple tips...
The holiday season is upon us. From now until the new year, you will probably have many festive gatherings full of yummy, mouthwatering treats and family delicacies. Unfortunately, this can lead to annual weight gain, of which 51% occurs during the last six weeks of...
Summer is in full swing -- the airports are packed with eager travelers off to their summer destinations and the interstates are more crowded than usual. Due to the crowds, you're probably at the airport several hours before take-off to allow adequate time for check-in....
It’s that time of year again. Time to take stock of the previous year and set some goals for the new year. Each year, we proudly proclaim our New Year’s Resolutions, which we truly mean to accomplish, but unfortunately, nearly all of them fall flat...