Today and Everyday
Health is a 4-legged stool: adequate sleep, moving everyday, eating whole foods, and drinking enough water. Sleep — tracking your quality of sleep makes a difference. There are all kinds of wearables that can help. My favorite is the Oura Ring. It’s HSA/FSA eligible too! Movement — Strength training, walking, stretching, mobility training …. are […]
There might be some truth to the saying, “an apple a day keeps the doctor away.” Apples are filled with fiber and water that helps with satiety. One small apple has 20 grams of carbs, about 4 grams of fiber, 15 grams of sugar, and less than 1 gram each of protein and fat — […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Cookouts and pool parties are right around the corner, so I wanted to share some recipes that are easy to make and feed a crowd! These Cannoli Bites are perfect – and you probably won’t believe me when I say they are meal plan approved! Servings: 24 (1 bite each) INGREDIENTS: FOR DOUGH: 2 cups […]
It’s been a long winter….a really long one. Winter can be hard! It’s easy to let things go It’s easy to skip workouts It’s easy to move less and watch Netflixs more Maybe it’s time for some Spring Cleaning…. and I’m not talking about cleaning your house or yard. I’m talking doing a little Spring […]
