The idea behind eating the rainbow is to get a variety of different foods on your plate each day. Did you know the color of your food can give a hint as to what health promoting phytonutrients it contains? Here I will breakdown the color code so you can learn the benefits of adding ROY G BIV to your meals and snacks.
Read MoreIt is important to keep in mind a few things as we navigate detox and cleanse messages during this time of year. First, our body has a pretty amazing system in place that detoxes your body on the daily. And second, all those packages of juices, shakes, and supplements are trying to profit off your fears. The very same fears that those products are perpetuating in their marketing. One way to avoid the pitfalls of very convincing messages cultivated to help us part with our hard-earned dollars in exchange for a box of green juice or a canister of powder is to know more about how the body works.
Read MoreThere are probably as many different ways to meal plan as there are meals in a week. The key is really finding what works for you and your family. And what works might look different depending on the season of the year (like summer versus winter) or the season of life (like newborn baby versus teenagers versus kid-free home). The single biggest factor in long-term health in not following a specific diet but rather eating mostly whole, minimally processed foods. Eating whole foods consistently tends to require some planning. Here I will cover why meal planning is helpful and offer some suggestions on how you can get started
Read MoreWhen I first read the book, I nodded along to many of the examples and explanations, recognizing both myself and many of my clients in the pages. After this last year when the pandemic only added to this already underrecognized burden with the possible addition of distance learning, multiple people working from home, cooking every.single.meal every.single.day, trying to keep a space clean that always has people in it, with limited resources for support or a break (like childcare, cleaning services, going to a restaurant for a meal, or socializing with friends); let’s just say, burnout is real and at an all time high.
Read MoreIt can take 15 or more exposures to a food before it is accepted. Try serving it in different ways too – roasted, sautéed, raw (for things like veggies and fruit), shredded, cubed, etc. Flavors and textures of food change depending on how they are prepared. Just keep serving it! You can also introduce foods during non-mealtimes to take some of the pressure off from eating it. Talk about foods you see while prepping, grocery shopping, in a garden, on the counter. Let kids touch and play with food to get more familiar with it.
Read MoreInstead of refined pasta pick whole, intact grains like quinoa, farro or brown rice. Instead of fruit snacks choose no-sugar added fresh, frozen, or dried fruit. Instead of puffed veggie stix pick actual vegetables (fresh, frozen, heck – even canned). Instead of chicken nuggets grab a package of chicken thighs.
Read MoreI think understanding credentials are an important part of finding the right professional to help you whether it is developing a personalized nutrition and lifestyle plan or doing your taxes. You have every right to ask what the heck all those letters after someone’s name actually mean or to take a minute to research them on your own before committing.
Read MoreThe thing with motivation is that for most people it is fleeting. Take, for example, reading an article about someone completing their first half marathon. The article is inspiring, it makes you want to run a half marathon. You decide tomorrow morning you will get up early and go for a run. Fast forward to the next morning when your alarm is going off an hour earlier than usual – are you still feeling motivated? For some the answer is yes, they hop out of bed and go for a run. For many of us the answer is no, hitting the snooze button is much more appealing in the moment.
Read MoreThe word “diet” can feel so loaded. It has multiple definitions, the first being simply the foods a person usually consumes. However, for most of us, the word diet can be negative - something restrictive, punishing, and of limited duration (because you just can’t do it another day!).
Read MoreIf you are still searching for gifts for a wellness focused person on your list, look no further. I have compiled a list of 12 great gifts, many under $30.
Read MoreLooking back now I think of all of the things I could have done instead of focusing all my time and attention on memorizing or tallying calories. I could have written a book, or learned to play the piano, or invented some revolutionary product. Who knows? My mind was otherwise occupied with thoughts of food and calories.
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