When it comes to muffins, you can’t really beat this amazing combo of using the superfood pumpkin and gluten free grains. Did you know that pumpkin offers one of the best sources of carotenoids, an antioxidant that can be helpful … Read More..
The Truth about Your Sweet Tooth
If I could pinpoint one thing to be the biggest obstacle my clients face when trying to eat healthier, it’d be sugar. Even with the best intentions, a specific meal plan and a clean pantry, they often give into their … Read More..
Baby Immunity & Probiotics
For any parent out there that has to take their baby to daycare for the first time, you never quite forget how it feels to do so. Everyone tells you, “Get ready for your baby to get one cold after … Read More..
Flu Fighters-Part 2
Vitamin C
Now this is the obvious one; I know you’re thinking of course Vitamin C boosts the immune system. But have you ever wondered why? Why not A or K or B? … Read More..
Flu Fighters-Part 1
Back in the fall, the CDC predicted this would be the worst flu season since 2004. With the amount of outbreaks and deaths so far this year, they may unfortunately be right on the money. Instead of feeling defenseless, gather … Read More..
The Treadmill Challenge
When I began training for my first marathon, I quickly became addicted to running outside. Unless the weather included lightening or snow storms, I refused to run indoors. I found the treadmill mundane and felt as if I had to … Read More..
The Dirty Dozen
In regards to fruits and vegetables, should I really be using the word dirty as a descriptor? I believe the answer is a strong yes. I know it’s not realistic for everybody to only eat organic all of the time, … Read More..
Spaghetti Squash Pasta
This is one of the best kept secrets of all time when it comes to switching to a gluten free diet, reducing sugar intake or cutting calories (without cutting flavor and satisfaction)! Spaghetti squash pasta is super easy to make … Read More..
The 10 Calorie Phenomenon
To gauge my clients’ general knowledge on nutrition, I often ask them if they know how many calories are in a pound. I hear various guesses ranging from 12 to 2,000, and they are shocked to learn the answer is … Read More..
Spice Up Fitness
Starting a journey towards fitness and staying on track isn’t as daunting as you think. It certainly requires hard work, and you are bound to encounter challenges along the way, but that’s what makes everything worth it.
Exercise may seem … Read More..