So Many Diets! How Do I Choose?? or How Did I Get Here?

I started this newsletter writing about the confusion of all the diets that are out there today and choosing the “right” one, but quickly realized this was more than a general observation. But as I wrote, I realized it was more about my experience and relationship with food. Bear with me and you will see where this is going… My journey to wellness started about 15 years ago. (Has it really been that long??) But it wasn’t easy! Getting rid of the processed foods was one step of the problem. But it added another – like, what DO I eat now? That part of the journey wasn’t as well laid out! And here is where the search for a “diet” comes in. Read More

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How Much Kale is Enough – or Too Much?

When it comes to kale, there are a lot of good reasons to be eating it. But that doesn’t mean we should go overboard and eat kale to the exclusion of other healthy vegetables. In fact, there may be some reasons to keep a balanced view about how much of it to eat. Find out why! Read More

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Still Working on Those Skinny Jeans!

Here are some of the responses I've received since my last blog... "OK, you caught me, but really did you have to write a whole blog post about me? ????????????????‍♀️” "This is EXACTLY how I’ve been feeling! Ugh!!!" "Love your last email. You described me to a T.” "I am feeling your pain...I also felt the need to celebrate the holidays with sweets.” "Yes, am identifying with everything you just listed!” I had no idea that I would hear back from so many of you after my last letter! I love that many of you can relate to how I am feeling right now and thought to reply. Thank you. It has really inspired me to stay on course and get back on track. So, what have I been doing since I last wrote? Read More

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I Can’t Wait to Get Out of 2020 and Back into My Skinny Jeans

This started out as a simple Happy New Year wish, but is anyone else as frustrated as I am? I’m a Health Coach, so maybe I’m not supposed to admit this, but this is what happened...I went to put on my favorite jeans and they weren’t nearly as comfortable as they used to be. I had to do the “suck in the gut to zip them up” routine! You know that feeling, when you dread putting on a pair of pants because you know they’re going to remind you that you’ve gained some weight. It made me stop and think about what’s going on right now and reevaluate what I’ve been doing over the last few weeks. I thought I was doing well in my new COVID stay-at-home routine, but then the holidays hit. Read More

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5 Underrated "Superfoods" (that Deserve a Spot at Your Table)

By now, you have probably heard the term “superfood”. It is used to describe foods that are nutrient-dense, meaning they provide a lot of nutrition per calorie. Some of the top superfoods that have been getting a lot of attention lately include kale, blueberries, chia seeds, turmeric, and acai, and goji berries. But even though these foods have been identified as being especially good for our health, that doesn’t mean they are the ONLY foods we should seek out for good health and nutrition. Many of these foods can be expensive, as they are costly to produce. What if there were superfoods that were readily available, and for a better price? Would you try them? Let’s put a spotlight on 5 foods that you may not think of as superfoods, but you should! Read More

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Meal Prep: The Ultimate Healthy Eating Strategy

We’ve all been there. You find yourself reaching for takeout or fast food. You know it isn’t good for your health or your waistline, but just don’t have the time or energy to fix something healthier. What if there was a sure-fire way to avoid falling into this bad habit? There is! it’s called meal prepping, and when you learn how to incorporate it into your normal routine, it will save time, money, and improve your health. But how exactly do you food prep? Read More

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Constipation: The Ins and Outs of Digestion

Constipation is not a topic we are usually comfortable talking about, which is why it has been called a "silent epidemic." Worldwide, approximately 12% of people suffer from self-defined constipation; people in the Americas and the Asian Pacific suffer twice as much as their European counterparts. So let's go where only the brave dare to go. Let's have a serious talk about bowel moments, and what foods you should be eating, and those you should avoid. Read More

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Comfort Foods Anyone? And Other Ways to Cope

The past few weeks have been challenging ones for most of us. We’ve gotten used to staying at home and catching up on all sorts of projects (or not!) I have been enjoying my time in the kitchen and experimenting with recipes I’ve been dying to try. Many of the foods I have been making fall into the category of “comfort food” for me. I've made a few snacks, a Paleo variation of a traditional meatloaf and mash potatoes, and a yummy hearty lentil soup. My main objective was to use up some of the foods in my pantry and refrigerator. You can see the recipes I made below. But whatever you might be doing, we are all experiencing a little bit of stress over the uncertainty of it all. We don’t know what the future holds or how long we will need to “stay in place.” Over time, this can take a toll on our immune system, that very complicated complex within our bodies that keeps us healthy and disease-free. So, in addition to the recipes, I've included a few key things you can be doing right now to help stay healthy and strong: Read More

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An Unexpected Consequence of the Coronavirus

There has been so much in the news about the coronavirus with reports on how serious this epidemic truly is. We have been told to clean our hands frequently, maintain social distancing, and avoid crowded events and locations. Public events have been canceled. Schools have been closed. All of which has caused us to reorganize our daily schedules. You may have more family members at home as they work remotely or return from college. This has all been disruptive and frightening at times. But, for me, there has been an unexpected consequence to all of this, and I am wondering if you’ve experienced it too. Read More

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14 Foods for a Healthy Heart

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and we naturally start thinking about the one’s we love. But this Valentine’s Day maybe you can give yourself a little love as well by making some small changes in your food habits that will love your heart and keep it healthy. One of the ways we can do this, in addition to exercising regularly, is to eat foods that keep the heart free from cardiovascular disease. Let’s take a closer look at some of these foods to see how they support the heart and keep it working at its optimal best. Read More

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Mindfulness Should Be Part of Your New Year Resolution

Happy 2020! The start of a new year is the perfect time to set goals for yourself and work on improving your daily habits and routines. One amazing practice to begin is mindfulness. In our everyday lives, there are plenty of things that can distract us from our goals, but if we practice the art of mindfulness we improve our odds of sticking to our resolutions. Here are a few ways you can use mindfulness to stick to your New Year's resolutions, no matter what they may be. Read More

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Where is Your Sugar Hidden?

There is a lot of talk about the dangers of sugar in our food these days. Probably because there is increasing evidence that there is a link to high sugar consumption and inflammation, and many of the foods found in the Standard American Diet contain a lot of it. You could say we have a love/hate relationship with these tiny little molecules. Sugar seems to be hiding almost everywhere! And while some products are obviously “sugary foods,” others are not. Find out where some of these sugars are "hiding" in your diet! Read More

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