We generally associate yogurt as a “healthy” food but not all yogurts are created equal. Let’s examine the nutrition label and ingredients from a popular kids’ yogurt. Examining the Ingredients Ingredients are listed in descending order by amount, so we can see that the yogurt contains mostly “cultured pasteurized grade A low fat milk”. Notice … Read More
Many of us are adjusting to a new “normal” in response to the pandemic. People are figuring out how to balance being home with kids while having to work and help with their kids’ online schooling. It is a position that many of us never thought we would be in. Nonetheless, it is important to … Read More
Wellbeing – the state of being comfortable, healthy or happy – is important to everyone. However, for some people, getting to the state of wellbeing may feel unattainable because their goals to get there are too large or feel overwhelming. Lofty goals often set us up for failure. When the goal isn’t met easily, it’s … Read More
There are simple ways to make sure you are drinking plenty of water. Remember, fruits and vegetables make up 20 percent of your water intake as many fruits and vegetables are more than 90 percent water by weight. Therefore, it is recommended that you consume at least 5 servings of vegetables and 2-3 servings of … Read More
As you leave the carefree summer months behind and settle into some very new routines – such as online school for the kids and/or working from home – you may be feeling some stress and unease about how to embrace these new routines. You are not alone! Many of us are in the same shoes … Read More
Are you on the road to health, but struggle when your family and friends are drinking cocktails by the pool? Instead of drinking alcohol, which is extremely dehydrating, enjoy a summer infused water recipe instead. Remember for each glass of alcohol that you consume you need one glass of water to rehydrate. Pineapple, coconut, and … Read More
When you first look at a snack package, you want to look at what’s in it and determine whether or not you want to put these ingredients in your body. Ingredients are listed in descending order by amount. The first ingredient listed is the largest amount in the product; the last ingredient is the least … Read More
Snacking can be beneficial for your body, as long as you snack healthfully. Food fuels us to keep us energized but if you go too long without it, you will definitely feel a slump (for most of us, it happens in the late afternoon). Therefore, to keep your metabolism humming and your energy levels up … Read More
Getting your family to support you on your healthy journey can be a challenge. However, when we have family and friends supporting us, we are more likely to follow through with our health goals. Here are tips on how to get them on board. Tell them why. When approaching them for support let them know … Read More
As a wellness coach, I am continuously expanding upon my knowledge so I can bring the most up to date information to my clients. During quarantine, I completed another nutrition certification through Precision Nutrition, one of the industry’s top nutrition education programs. What I loved about the program, aside from acquiring super science-based knowledge about … Read More
