Makes 10 Servings (1/4 cup) 1 cup pumpkin seeds 1½ teaspoons coconut oil or grapeseed oil ½ teaspoon cinnamon ½ teaspoon nutmeg ¼ teaspoon allspice ½ teaspoon sea salt 2 tablespoons maple syrup 1¼ cups dried cranberries Preheat oven to 300F. Lightly spray a baking sheet with coconut oil or grapeseed oil spray. Toss seeds … Read More
Fall is my favorite season and the highlight for me has always been the delicious fall foods. I love exploring my local farmer’s market, the local apple orchard and pumpkin patch for seasonal delights. Remember, choosing seasonal fruits and vegetables ensures that the produce is at peak ripeness and chalk full of flavor and nutrients. … Read More
One of the smartest ways to stay healthy is by incorporating meal planning into your weekly routine. This will not only help you stay on track, but you will save money. Afterall, think about how much extra funds you spend routinely eating out at lunch and ordering carryout. Here are some simple meal planning tips … Read More
Have you ever started a new lifestyle plan, confident and primed to reach your desired goals? It’s going fabulously for about a week and then you have a stressful day at work. While you had the best of intentions to hit the gym on the way home and cook a healthy dinner, the overwhelming desire … Read More
When the cooler fall nights roll in, it is the perfect time to keep firing up your grill. This is one of my all-time favorite chicken recipes! The brine seasons the chicken from the inside out and the mustard glaze is delicious. This recipe is perfect for company because it is simple to prepare, yet … Read More
A coffee shop I am a fan of recently put out a pumpkin spice latte on their menu for the Fall. That drink has 50 grams of sugar in a 16-ounce cup; that’s a lot of sugar! You can skip the high sugary seasonal coffee drinks by making your own healthy version. Every fall I … Read More
There can be a lot of confusion around what kind of diet or exercise program you should follow. Many times, when we start to make changes, we forget to celebrate the little wins. When changing your lifestyle, it’s important to fully adapt little lifestyle hacks or changes first and then build upon them as you … Read More
If you trying to lose weight, you need to find the best strategy that works for you. As I always tell my clients, there is no magic pill and lasting change happens over time. Here are my favorite “undiet” strategies that require no deprivation or following the latest fad diet trend. Calories do matter. You … Read More
It’s crucial to have an accountability partner when you’re trying to jumpstart a lifestyle plan, or lose weight, or reach your wellness goals. An accountability partner is someone who can keep you motivated and be your cheerleader along the way. This will help you stay on track. Whenever we are trying to stick to a … Read More
Not all vegetables are created equal. Starchy vegetables (i.e., beans, potatoes, corn) are great sources of fiber, minerals, and vitamins but are higher in carbohydrates which can lead to an increase in blood sugar levels. Non-starchy vegetables (greens and colorful vegetables) are lower in carbs, low in calories, fiber-full and rich in vitamins and minerals. … Read More
