Are You Eating the Right Foods?

We hear it all the time  — eat clean.   But what does that really mean? Is it a fad? Is it a lifestyle? Is it purely organic foods? Is it only whole foods? Most nutritionists say that “clean eating” is another way of saying, “eat your fruits and vegetables and reduce processed foods.” Eating clean […]

When Should You Buy Organic?

As you walk through the grocery store, do you have a hard time deciding when you should spend the extra money to buy organic produce?  I do. That decision is a little easier As you walk through the grocery store, do you have a hard time deciding when you should spend the extra money to […]

One Piece Won’t Hurt!

You’ve made the decision. You have committed to a healthier diet.  You are determined to cut out processed foods and sugar. You’ve worked hard and have switched to eat a diet rich in whole foods.  You feel better and want it to continue.  Then at a family function or a night out with friends, you start to get […]

Fueling Athletic Performance

The Fall sports season has started and many of us have kids actively involved in organized or school sports.  How your student athlete fuels his/her body makes a difference in their performance.   Feel free to share these guidelines with your kids, or use them yourself! Fuel your Performance A strong, capable athlete trains hard for […]

Healthy Junk Food Substitutions that Actually Taste Good

When you want a treat, do you crave sweet treats or salty treats?  So often when those cravings hit us, we resort to not so healthy options. So, here are a few healthier options you could use to “trick” those cravings. Salt Cravings Microwave Popcorn àAir pop popcorn then sprinkle with herbs like oregano, rosemary, thyme […]

You Can Find 20 Minutes

For many of us, school is back in session or will be soon.  That means a change in schedule. Maybe it will be calmer for you. Maybe more hectic.  Either way, it’s an exciting time, but also a stress filled time.  During the craziness, it is easy to let taking care of ourselves go. However, […]

8 Healthy Night Time Snacks

Does this sound like you? You do a pretty good job staying on track with your healthy eating all day, but when evening rolls around, it’s another story? Almost like Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde – health food addict –> junk food junky. I find evenings are difficult for me. When I eat in the […]

You Gotta Pump That Iron

For years, I figured the only way I could lose or maintain my weight was through rigorous cardiovascular or aerobic exercise. I would run, climb the stair stepper, or take an aerobics based class for an hour 5 times or more a week. And it worked, kind of. As I grew older though, I started to […]

4 Steps to Getting Back on Track after a Holiday Weekend

Sometimes stuff happens. You’ve had a few excellent days or weeks of sticking to your clean eating or workout commitments and then life happens. Suddenly, all your good intentions have disappeared.  We have all been there. And no matter the reason, you’ve gotten off track of your health and fitness plan. Sometimes an off day is […]