We often associate food with reward or celebration. Kids are rewarded with candy for good behavior, a family will eat out at a restaurant to celebrate a special event, and when you attend a social function you’re usually provided food and drink for the evening. ...
Do you ever find yourself eating as if you were on auto-pilot? Are you often riddled with guilt and shame after eating something that was supposed to give you pleasure? I had the opportunity to sit down with Mike Domitrz of the Everyday Mindfulness Podcast...
Making time to pack your lunch during a busy week is an important step to creating long-term health. Here are some tips to make it an easy habit to get into! • The first tip is one to always live by: an ingredient list should be 5 ingredients...
While I do not believe it’s a necessity to snack during the day, it’s become a way of living for many. You can walk down the center aisles of the grocery store and choose amongst thousands and thousands of prepackaged items. While the prepackaged items...
During this season of summer celebration, we wanted to share with you a tip for a summer staple that you may not currently be incorporating into your life - The Sunflower Seed! This one little seed can calm your nerves, protect your heart, reduce cholesterol and...
With summer here, it's likely that you're spending more time than usual out playing in the sun. In the midst of this summer fun, it's easy to forget about an important basic health tip: drink more water! The foundation of health begins in our cells and those cells...
Summer grilling always begs for the traditional hamburger or sausage, but it’s time to mix things up and add a little spice (and health) to your life! One of my favorite summer treats is grilled vegetables; there’s nothing better than the caramelized, sweet flavors of vegetables...
Losing weight is top of mind for many of us with summer and the outdoor season quickly approaching. Today I’d like to provide you 10 simple rules to achieving your weight goal. If you follow these 10 simple rules, I guarantee you’ll lose the weight...
How can you manage to get a healthy meal on the table when you have no time to cook?! The immediate answer may often seem to be picking up pizza or some other takeout, and not getting the nutrition that your family needs. But that's...
Today, you can venture into any grocery store and find a dedicated aisle of sports bars to choose from. While this may seem a convenient and healthy offering, it’s most often deceiving and you may be getting more than what you bargained for (and I...
