Studies have shown that certain foods can uplift your mood, while other foods are associated with a higher risk of depression, anxiety disorders, and chronic diseases like diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Learning which foods are uplifting for your mind and body, and which foods are not, will help you to create a mood-boosting food plate … Read More
Nutrition
Eat These Foods to Boost Your Mood
Feeling down? Don’t grab a cookie or bag of chips. Instead, eat these specific foods to boost your mood. Here’s why. Certain foods can boost your mental health, while others can bring you down. Psychiatrist Laura LaChance and Dr. Drew Ramsey compiled a list named the Antidepressant Food Scale (AFS) that ranks food based on … Read More
How to Avoid Overeating During the Holidays
Gatherings filled with family and friends during the holiday season make this time of year extra special. With the majority of soirees centered around food, it’s easy to over indulge during the season. Here are tips on how to avoid overeating during the holidays – and how to get back on track if you do. … Read More
How to Make Oatmeal Even Healthier and Tastier
Oatmeal is a breakfast staple for many. It’s warm, filling, and easy to make. This gluten-free whole grain is a great source of fiber, minerals, vitamins and antioxidants. Regular consumption of oatmeal can potentially increase your gut health, lower blood sugar levels, and reduce the risk of heart disease. While the benefits of oatmeal are … Read More
The Benefits of Tracking Food
When I first start working with a wellness client, I want to know what their typical day looks like, from what they eat to how they move their body. To get the most accurate picture with diet, I recommend they track their food intake for two weeks. Whether they track it in a journal or … Read More
Refresh Your Healthy Habits with a Fall Reset
Summer’s the season when a healthy lifestyle path can get diverted by vacations, weekend getaways, family reunions, friends visiting, and much more. When Fall rolls around, I see many of my clients wishing to get back into their healthy lifestyle routines. For some, it’s easy and for others it’s more of a struggle but, as I like to … Read More
Intermittent Fasting Benefits and Tips
Practicing intermittent fasting (IF) is a healthy lifestyle habit that I encourage all of my clients to try. The concept is to eat only during a certain number of hours per day during a 24-hour period, and to fast (no calories are consumed) the rest of the time. Most people choose to fast for either … Read More
Why Protein is Important in Your Diet
Protein shakes, protein supplements, protein diets, and protein-enriched products have been dominating the nutrition world for a while. While some may think consuming a lot of protein is a fad, research has shown that eating foods rich in protein has many benefits for your body. Here is more information about what protein is, why protein … Read More
Healthy Activities To Do This Summer
With summertime in full swing, it’s time to benefit from activities that are healthy, fun, and generally low-cost in the warm weather. There are so many benefits of being out in the sun and soaking in the much-needed Vitamin D our bodies missed out on during the wintertime. Not only does Vitamin D promote your overall wellbeing (with … Read More
A Guide to Summer Seasonal Fruits and Vegetables
Summer is a wonderful season for fruits and vegetables. There are so many delicious and nutritious choices available – truly something for everyone in your family! Since there is usually an abundance of fruit and vegetables available, prices are going to be competitive and reasonable, whether you’re shopping at your local farmers’ market, fruit stand, … Read More