Tips on Maintaining Good Eating Habits Through the Holidays We are coming up on a season filled with celebrations. There are the indulgent holiday festivities, the office parties, the big family gatherings, the happy hours...and all seem to involve food! Not just food, but … [Read more...]
The Sweet Truth About Sugar
Sugars have gotten a bad rap recently -- and with very good reason. Processed /refined sugars directly contribute to the development of Type 2 Diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular disease, obesity, excess belly fat, exhaustion, acne, migraines, PMS, and more! In fact, researchers … [Read more...]
How to Navigate a Cookout
Most of us love a good summer event – be it a backyard BBQ, outdoor concert, or a sporting event. But for many people working on improving their health and happiness, these events spell TROUBLE. The good news is that it really is possible to enjoy a sticky summer night with … [Read more...]
Navigating the Farmers’ Market, Part 2
Earlier this year, we started to introduce you to the farmers' market with some suggestions for what to ask, what to look for, and whom to introduce yourself to in order to get the freshest, tastiest local goodies. Hopefully by now you've explored and been amazed by what your … [Read more...]
You Really Are What You Eat
If you really are what you eat, then what do you think happens when you comfort yourself with mac and cheese, greasy pizza, and ice cream every time you have a tough day? Truth be told, when you eat crap, you feel like…well…you get the idea ;) The tricky part is, often when we … [Read more...]
Navigating the Farmers’ Market
Farmers' markets are, thankfully, popping up everywhere, and there is no better time to get to know your local market than springtime! (And yes, despite the less than spring-like weather, it is actually SPRING right now!) We all know that eating fresh, local food is better for … [Read more...]
Does a Probiotic a Day Keep the Doctor Away?
If we're going to start trusting our gut more, we had better take care of it! Did you know that 85% of your immune system is in your gut, along with 90% of that feel-good hormone, serotonin? My buddy Hippocrates famously said, "All disease begins in the gut," and many years … [Read more...]
The Truth About Healthy Fats
Dietary fat does not make you fat. I'll say it again...dietary fat does not make you fat! In fact, fat is a huge part of helping your cells grow and your body function. A boost in your mood, along with shiny and strong hair and nails are just a few added bonuses. In fact, did you … [Read more...]
You simply have to put one foot in front of the other and keep going. Put blinders on and plow right ahead. 