Hormones are crucial in how you feel daily—affecting everything from your energy levels and mood to your metabolism and sleep. Yet, modern stressors, poor diets, and environmental toxins can throw hormones out of balance, leaving you feeling off. Hormones are also extremely delicate. When just one hormone is off balance, it can affect other hormones,...
Read more >>As the days grow colder and cozy mornings call for something warm and nourishing, here’s a delicious way to feed your body and brain. This dark chocolate and almond oatmeal with blueberry compote contains ingredients that support cognitive health, memory, and focus. Perfect for starting your day with a brain-boosting breakfast that’s as comforting as...
Read more >>Fall is here, and it’s got us yearning for something earthy, warm, and comforting. Today, we have a mushroom broth that’s perfect for a rainy day or even as an appetizer for a hearty meal. Note that the mushrooms for this recipe are a bit harder to find than portobellos, so you may need to...
Read more >>We all get cravings for a treat from time to time. Unfortunately, these ‘treats’ often come in the form of a candy bar, a frappuccino, or fast food… And while these foods may satisfy you in the moment, they could leave you feeling worse after and slow down your health and weight management goals. This...
Read more >>Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, aunt, or uncle, when the kids in your life go back to school, it can mean one thing: More germs! Of course, there are plenty of other good things about back to school, but today I have a neat little solution if you experience either of those issues. Or if...
Read more >>We often think of dessert as a ‘sin’ or a guilty pleasure; a small reward for eating healthy or dealing with a tough day. But there’s actually plenty of ways to reward yourself with dessert that supports your health goals… Today I have just the thing to help you indulge in something delicious while also...
Read more >>As you know, I’m a big fan of smoothies, but if I want a little more substance, I will opt for what I’ve started calling a “Smoothie Bowl.” It’s a mix between a smoothie and a bowl of oatmeal. The one I’m going to share with you today is delicious and contains joint-supporting ingredients to...
Read more >>We only have two rules for dinner at my house: 1. It has to be delicious 2. It has to contain nutrients to support overall wellness Luckily, I have an easy recipe for you today that fills both of those promises. And as a bonus, it’s light and perfect for a warm summer evening… or...
Read more >>What makes food ‘healthy’ in your mind? We all have pre-determined notions of what ‘healthy’ means to us, but if you take a second to examine why you hold these beliefs, I know you’ll learn something. So let’s give it a try—really. Is a certain food healthy because it’s low in calories? Because it’s a...
Read more >>I don’t know about you, but I’m always on the lookout for meals that are both refreshing and satisfying. Especially when the mid-summer heat is in full swing, I prefer meals that will help me look my best in my swimsuits and summer wardrobe. But it’s still important to ensure your body gets the proper...
Read more >>As a kid, I couldn’t wait for school to end and summer vacation to begin. Those last few weeks of class were torture as I would stare out the window at the nice weather, desperately waiting until I could slam my books shut, toss my backpack in the closet, and run around with my friends. ...
Read more >>Summer days are here, and with them, warmer temperatures. I don’t know about you, but I don’t always wake up with the best appetite. This is especially true in summer due to the warmer weather. On days I’m not feeling a big appetite, I love to whip up a smoothie to help start my day...
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