8 TIPS FOR EATING HEALTHY AT SOCIAL GATHERINGS April is here, and even though it is not summer yet, the party season is beginning. The warmer weather and longer days are perfect for social gatherings-weddings, graduations, cookouts, family parties and gatherings with friends. However, eating healthy or sticking to a diet can be challenging in…
You may have heard of kefir in the natural health world and wondered what it was. Kefir in an unique cultured dairy product that is high in nutrients and probiotics. In fact, it is one of the most probiotic-rich foods on the planet, which makes it incredibly beneficial for digestion and gut health. I have…
Inflammation is a function that occurs in your body. It alerts your body when it is wounded, injured, or ill so your immune system can fix it. However, other things such as lack of sleep, excessive stress, genetics, and-the most common of all- a poor diet, can also cause inflammation. When the immune system is…
TEN EASY WAYS TO EAT MORE FRUITS & VEGETABLES Fruits and vegetables are essential for your health. They contain nutrients such as vitamins, minerals and fiber that keeps your body moving and fighting against diseases. Yet, the majority of Americans are not consuming the amount they need. If you’re having trouble eating all the fruits and vegetables…
HEALTHY HOLIDAYS TIPS Here is how to eat healthy during the holidays. Healthy Holidays It’s the holiday season! Which means parties, food, shopping, and busy schedules. It is a fun time of the year, but also a difficult time for people’s fitness goals. Throughout the year, many of you make such great progress but then…
One of the most common nutrition concerns and troubles that my clients tell me about is binge eating. Working in the fitness industry, I see people of all ages and fitness levels have this struggle. It is important to note that if you binge eat on occasion or are stuck in a binge eating cycle,…
EAT HEALTHY ON THE GO In today’s world, most people live busy lives and go nonstop from place to place. Having a busy schedule is one of the top reasons that I hear from clients of why they have a hard time eating healthy. Well, good news! Being away from home doesn’t mean poor food…
GET THROUGH THE NIGHT WITHOUT BINGING Learn How to Eat Healthy at night without binging. Do you binge eat at night? If this is something familiar to you and has become an after-dinner ritual, you’re not alone. When it comes to nutrition, eating at night is one of the biggest struggles that my clients have,…
WAYS TO CELEBRATE WITHOUT FOOD Today we live in a culture that uses food to feel good, to celebrate, and to reward ourselves. This can be a challenge for us when we are trying to reach a healthy body weight, achieve a fitness goal, and/or learn how to control eating. Instead of going straight to…