Who Loves Pasta??? Meeeeeeee Too!! When working with clients, we often talk about "non-negotiables" and pasta usually ranks in the top 3. I mean, who could resist a bowl of warm, satisfying pasta Bolognese or alfredo. Unfortunately, for most people, having these foods all the time can interfere with weight...
5 Instant Ways To Curb Sugar Cravings
Got Sugar Cravings? Let me guess.. right around 2pm? After a hard day at work? After the kids go to bed? Or maybe around the clock. Sugar. It's sweet, delicious and downright addictive. Here's a fact. Sugar is 8x more addictive than cocaine and it's everywhere! No wonder we are...
Stress and Your Body
Stress Happens! The Coronavirus pandemic has definitely magnified the stress in most people’s lives. Marriage stress. Financial stress. Stress of the unknown. But what is the greater impact when it comes to your health? Stress (to the body) is a form of chronic inflammation. This is the reason stress...
The Dietitian’s Quarantine Grocery List
On quarantine but got health goals? But COVID-19 precautions are in full effect and you may not want to go out as often. So, how do you choose foods that are “healthy” and stick around? Here’s my latest Walmart grocery haul. I actually bought triple the amount but to save...
3 Strategies For A Healthy Quarantine
I'm guessing all the extra time has been nice. You know like not having to spend 2 hours in traffic or being able to play with the kids before dark. But before you know it, you've been watching 10 hours of Netflix with endless snacks in your lap. Then, the...
5 Ways To Boost Your Immune System
I'm pretty sure the Coronavirus (COVID-19) has been on most people's mind these days. We've seen it sweep across China and into Europe. Having family in Korea, I am quite aware of the demand for hand sanitizer and face masks. But here's the thing, protecting the outside of the body...
How To Set Goals And Actually Make Them Happen!
Wait what? There's a difference. Oh yes! Big time. Setting New Year's Goals can be exciting. It can also be defeating when 6 months later, you've realized you haven't accomplished a thing. Here's a fact! 80% of New Year's goals fail by February. So, what sets apart those that accomplish...
Comfort Without All The Carbs
When it's cold and rainy, nothing sounds better than comfort food.. mashed potatoes, mac and cheese, casseroles, and hot pot soups. Unfortunately, most comfort foods are loaded with carbs. Some people can handle the carb load and some cannot resulting in spiked blood sugar, belly fat, brain fog, and exhaustion....