I will be the first to tell you that of course it is ideal to eat at home or pack your lunch versus eating out, but the reality is you will be in situations where you will choose to or…
Perfecting Portion Control
While completing my Masters in Holistic Nutrition, the entire focus of my studies was on learning what real, whole foods were all about. So instead of turning to the back of a product label to check the calorie content, I…
Fitting in Fitness
In my field, the biggest objection I hear from people in regard to sticking to an exercise program is not having enough time. In my early twenties, I faced the same challenge while beginning my career in a fast-paced job…
It’s Only Skin Deep
When people first learn about the many toxins found in every day products such as makeup and body care, they often feel compelled to throw everything away and run out to the store for natural replacements. I personally experienced this…
How to Finally Lose those Stubborn Pounds
With two thirds of our population either overweight or obese, we need to figure out how to drop pounds-for good. I can’t tell you how many of my clients have come to me after losing tons of weight from a…
Healthy Tricks for Traveling
How many times have we arrived home from vacation and realized that we were completely derailed from our healthy regimen of working out and eating well? It then takes several days to get back into the swing of things and…
Fitness in Tandem
The benefits of being physically active go beyond keeping you fit and looking great. Physical activity lowers the risk of developing adverse health outcomes, and improves overall health and quality of life. Both men and women can undoubtedly benefit from…
Healthy Homemade Granola Bars
You have to admit, granola bars are one of the easiest meal replacement options out there, but most of the ones found at the grocery store are loaded with excess sugar and unnecessary ingredients. With as little as five ingredients…
Michigan Baked Oatmeal
I created this recipe when I lived in Michigan because I was looking for a way to use the delicious cherries when in season. One of the richest sources of melatonin (an important hormone that regulates sleep/wake cycles) is the…
Butter is Back!
Whether or not you are one that got sucked into the "I can't believe it's not butter!" craze, it's time to toss out the margarine and pick up some good old-fashioned butter. Yes, butter! This can be hard for some…
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