You are what you eat! You’ve heard it before, but studies (1) now are showing it’s true down to the microscopic level. 90% of our cells are nonhuman, microbial cells. And since our diet influences our microbes, it’s true: We really are what we eat. The good news is that you can cultivate a new […]
Read More ›How are those 2018 resolutions going? We are one week in to the New Year and chances are, not so great. Sadly, a mere 8% of people achieve their New Year’s Resolutions(1). And since the single most common resolution is weight loss (21.4% of people list this as their top goal), many people are already […]
Read More ›Going Keto for 2018? Without a doubt, it’s a great way to lose weight, improve mental focus, boost your performance as an athlete as well as at work, all while you further your journey down the path toward optimal health… if it’s done properly, that is. Often, the initial response to the idea of eating […]
Read More ›Care for a hot, steaming mug of eggnog? Or a blended peppermint slush? Think again- how about something neat with a hint of color, like the vodka (my fave) on ice with a splash of natural cranberry? Very low in sugar, very high in taste and mouthfeel and oh so festive! While I’ve been covering various […]
Read More ›Fantastic question and certainly one which is not particular to this time of year. The answer is not simply to switch to a different type of sugar than one you’re currently using. In other words, if your current routine includes a regular trip (or two) every afternoon to the coffee shop for a sugar free […]
Read More ›It’s never fun to feel sick, but when your plate is piled high with all the extra things on your holiday to-do list, the last thing you need is to allow yourself to get run-down. Rather than waiting until you actually catch a cold or the flu, why not be proactive with a food-first approach […]
Read More ›With the holiday season in full swing, it’s that time of year again during which we could all use some help in staying true to our clean eating and workout routine. In years past, I’ve done a daily holiday tip to help you stay on track with nutrition, exercising and overall wellness during this festive, […]
Read More ›One day to go until Thanksgiving! What’s in store for today? A lot. Just remember, though, that the more you get done today, the more you can welcome your guests tomorrow with a genuine smile and calm aura rather than trying to hide a growing level of stress that might result otherwise. Prep your veggie […]
Read More ›Three days until the big feast is here! By now, your bird has arrived (or at least, is at the store for your pick up). This year, I bought mine from Autonomy Farms, who has a booth at the local farmer’s market every week. Nothing like buying straight from the source to make sure you’re […]
Read More ›I don’t know about you, but I can hardly believe we’re nearly in the middle of November and Thanksgiving is right around the corner. If you’re not already making healthy eating and exercise a regular part of your routine, it’s easy to tell yourself that you’ll just indulge in the traditional holiday foods and start […]
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