One of the most common barriers my clients and people, in general, tell me is that they want to make lifestyle or dietary changes but their husband/wife/children/family/ect would never be on board with it. Sometimes it feels like it’s not even worth trying. In today’s article, I interviewed my husband, Craig, who has been on the other end of dietary changes! Check out this candid interview!

Whether you’re traveling for work or pleasure, nobody wants to arrive at their destination feeling under the weather. In this article, I’m going to share with you my favorite wellness practices to boost your immune system and support your nervous system before, during, and after travel!

So, I think we can all agree that the government has been giving us some pretty bad “guidance” or “recommendations” or whatever you want to call them, over the past two years. Much of this has not been based on science. But today, I wanted to highlight one recommendation that was recently presented that is probably the most helpful piece of advice they have given out in a very long time. Eat lentils.

When we are hungry, rushed, and tired, we don’t make good food choices. There’s no way around it. It’s just easier to grab a protein bar or bag of chips when you’re rushed and running out the door. We will eat what’s available and what we can get in our mouths with the least amount of effort. But this is where having a plan and healthy foods prepped and ready to go can not only save you time, but also frustration and money!

Did you know that collagen is the most plentiful protein in your body? It’s in your muscles, bones, tendons, ligaments, organs, blood vessels, skin, intestinal lining, and other connective tissues. Think of collagen as the glue that holds your body together!

In today’s blog article, we’re diving into collagen including where you find it, how to get it into your body, and the potential benefits. Plus, I give two brand recommendations for collagen supplements, one of them is 100% plant-based!

Did you know that the way you prepare your food may have an impact on your digestion? And that some foods have anti-nutrients that impede their absorption? In today’s article, we’re going to talk about three of the most ancient and economical methods of food preparation that will improve the digestion and absorption of your food’s nutrients.

I know your type. You like to set big goals for yourself. You like to reach for the stars and you don’t let anything stand in your way. You can and do do it all. You wear a million different hats and are the point person on a million different projects (or people!). You work hard and play harder. I know your type because you are just like me. In this new blog post, I'm digging into why it's so hard to make changes, how to reframe your mind, and empower you to make a shift in your perspective.

Oh, caffeine. I have a love/hate relationship with the stuff. Caffeine is quite possibly one of the things that kept me going through college (and a good Shakira song!). You can’t stay out until 4:00 am and be up for work by 6:00 without a little help! Ugh. The good ol’ days! How much caffeine is okay? Let’s take a look!

The Winter Blues. Ugh. You know those feelings that creep up during the winter months – sadness, loss of interest, weight gain, not wanting to socialize or do the things you used to enjoy, sleeping more, or feeling unmotivated or uninspired. These can all be signs of the winter blues. What can you do to turn that frown upside down?

I don’t want you to read something I post or hear something I say and then go do it. I am an expert in my field. But there’s a difference between blindly following everything that I say just because I am an expert and taking the information I provide and doing your own research to come to your own conclusions. Let me explain…

New Year’s Resolutions….. How does that term make you feel? Excited? Inspired? Anxious? Overwhelmed? Everyone has their own take on New Year’s Resolutions. Being healthy in today’s world is not easy. Not because we don’t know how, but because we are so overwhelmed by the sheer volume of information out there - most of which is either someone’s opinion or just cleverly portrayed marketing materials designed to get you to spend more money. It’s frustrating. This week, I’m making it simple! Let’s set you up to crush some goals!