If you’re a stress eater, the holidays can be problematic. Not only is your stress level heightened, but you’re continually surrounded by high-calorie foods and beverages. What can you do? Practice Mindful Eating Countless studies suggest that keeping a food journal encourages you to eat fewer calories and make healthier choices because it increases your … Read More
For most of us, the holiday season is filled with gatherings, office parties, cookie exchanges, and other fun-filled festivities that bring so much joy, and a wide variety of food and goodies! If there’s any time of year where people tend to put on a few pounds, it is definitely the holiday season because a … Read More
Winter brings inclement weather and shorter days all across our nation. With the sun setting at 5pm in most cities, who wants to go to the gym after work when it looks and feels like night out? Throw in a rainstorm, snow, or cold winds and the idea of skipping your workout and instead putting … Read More
Winter is right around the corner and, inevitably, it is the time when most people become sick with a cold or the flu. Start fortifying your health now with these immune boosting tips to jump start your immunity and help your body ward off illness. Make Self-Care a Consistent Priority This is my #1 tip … Read More
I consistently hear clients and friends stressing about overindulging and eating unhealthy at BBQs, holidays, festivals and on vacations. The best strategy that I’ve found for my clients to turn things around quickly is a simple one day reset. Spending just 24 hours focusing on detoxifying your body does wonders for mentally putting you back … Read More
In our house, we plan the majority of our meals around vegetables and fruit that are in season. We do this for a few reasons: Freshness and taste: Vegetables and fruits that are at their prime are naturally fresher and tastier (have you ever eaten a watermelon in January? Usually it’s not as ripe, red, … Read More
Pumpkin is one of my favorite Fall mascots. It packs a lot of immune supporting nutrients, so it is perfect to add to your diet at the start of cold and flu season. Oats and pumpkin are also a great combination for weight management because both foods are full of fiber which supports a healthy … Read More
Smoothies are a perfect meal to grab on the go. This Fall staple will make you feel like you are indulging in a slice of pumpkin pie but with the bonus of immune supporting nutrients and fiber. Makes 1 Serving 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk 1 medium banana 1 scoop vanilla protein powder ¼ … Read More
Pumpkin is one of my favorite Fall foods to add to your diet. It is loaded with carotenoids and vitamin C so it boosts your immunity. Plus, it is full of fiber which supports your GI system and keeps you satiated between meals. Chia seeds are also a great source of Omega-3 fatty acids, and … Read More
Butternut squash is a seasonal Fall staple that supports your immunity and stabilizes your blood sugar. It is also a delicious source of heart healthy fiber. This soup is a sweet treat that your whole family will enjoy. Further, roasted butternut squash is a wonderful side dish for weeknight meals. Serves 4 3 cups peeled, … Read More
