Fueling For Performance – From Weekend Warriors to Competitive Athletes
When it comes to living a healthy lifestyle, two fundamental pillars are nutrition and physical activity. These can contribute to lowered risk of so many physical diseases and conditions along with improved mental health and well-being. Healthy dietary recommendations...
Chronic Inflammation: How To Avoid It
You may have heard of “inflammation” and how good or bad it is. In reality, there are two types of inflammation - a “good” kind and a “bad” kind (chronic inflammation). What makes inflammation good or bad for your body is how long it stays around for. You see,...
5 Not-So-Basic Greens to Eat Now
When it comes to leafy greens, most of us rely on the basics like romaine, leaf lettuce and spinach week after week - and while all of these provide health benefits, there is a huge selection of leafy greens in the produce aisle that you could potentially be missing!...
Tips For Mindful Eating During the Winter Holidays
The holidays are among us again! Every year, I have clients ask me how they should go about dieting during the holiday season. What I say: Drop the dieting and savor the season. Enjoy your holidays in celebration without deprivation. Mindful Eating During The Holidays...
Supplement Do’s and Don’ts From A Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
No matter how healthily we eat, sometimes it’s necessary to supplement our diet to give us the additional nutrients we need. There are a couple major reasons why. First, the nutrient density of our food supply is not what it used to be 30 years ago due to the...
Seven Tips For Building Healthy Habits That Stick
There's no doubt that establishing regular healthy habits can improve your quality of life and longevity. Once healthy behaviors — like quitting smoking, drinking only in moderation, or getting regular exercise — are entrenched into your regular schedule, you're more...
Tips For Healthy Eating During Summer Travel
School’s out, the sun is shining, and you’re ready to explore someplace new! But, what about all of those months of progress with your new, healthier eating routine? How can you keep somewhat healthy eating habits while traveling and vacationing this summer? Here are...
Quinoa & Greens Salad with Blueberries and Strawberries
Quinoa & Green Salad with Blueberries and Strawberries A vegan, gluten-free recipe perfect for the summer months! Add blueberries, sliced strawberries and herbs to the quinoa for a summer snack. For The Quinoa...2 cups Quinoa, rinsed3 cups filtered water1 pinch...
How To Make Grilling Healthier | A Guide to Healthy Grilling
How do you know that summer has arrived? When the smell of rich, savory grilled meat wafts through the neighborhood, of course! If you know what I’m talking about, you know how mouth-watering the simple thought of such a meal can be — not to mention the taste....