Plant sterols aren’t something you hear much about in the United States, yet these compounds are regularly added to foods in Europe. The health benefits are impressive — so much that they’ve been dubbed as the “European secret” for cholesterol and heart disease risk by some.
Here’s what you need to know about plant sterols and how to get more in your diet.
Read MoreI recently mentioned that I don’t eat breakfast most days, and I’ve been flooded with DMs ever since! This is because I’m a big fan of intermittent fasting. I’m answering all of your questions and sharing exactly how it works — including why I am actually less hungry on days where I fast.
Read MoreWhy cut out or decrease sugar?
The effects go way beyond weight loss! Minimizing intake can also impact how quickly we age, how strong our immune system is, energy levels, depression and mental health, and heart health.
Read MoreCoronavirus got you craving carbs?
Food is a natural way to comfort ourselves, a key reason why many find themselves thinking about carb-rich foods and baked goods with what is currently going on in our country and world right now. I’m sharing what’s behind this, and I’m also giving you strategies to combat these extra cravings so you don’t get off track on your health goals!
Read MoreWhat’s my take on intermittent fasting?
I’ve been asked this a lot over the past three years, but several times in recent months, and it’s a topic I love getting asked about.
Read MoreOn days where you just have to go through a drive-thru, you don’t have to completely give up on eating healthy. There are tons of fast food options that are healthier and lower in carbs, and I’m sharing my list of low-carb favorites from popular chains.
Read MoreDo you ever feel like you are working out, eating healthy, and doing everything right, but you still can’t seem to shed the pounds you want to? This could be a result of underlying inflammation in your body! Despite your best efforts, when inflammation is present, it’s nearly impossible to see any real progress toward your fitness goals.
Read MoreConsuming foods that fight inflammation has so many incredible benefits, but one of the biggest is weight loss! If you have tried everything to lose weight and you feel like nothing is working, inflammation could be the cause of why you are struggling. Here’s what to do!
Read MoreGetting adequate sleep is as key as making changes to diet and exercise when it comes to weight loss! I’m sharing 6 things you can do to get a little more, better quality shut-eye.
Read MoreI was thrilled to be included in this Food Network article on best foods to include to keep energy levels up. Check out the article here!
Read MoreMy latest diet review for Cooking Light is live, and this one was even new to me! THE OPTAVIA DIET is the complete opposite of most trendy diets right now, but surprisingly, it has a HUGE following - but what makes it so special? Find out here!
Read MoreA recently published book seems to suggest that WHEN you eat is actually just as important (maybe even more so) than WHAT you eat. Is there any science to back up the claims? Find out here!
Read MoreApple, pear, pencil, ice cream cone and rectangle are all terms used to classify body shapes, but do they really mean anything? Do they actually dictate what type of diet and activity is BEST when it comes to health and weight loss? Find out what the research says here!
Read MoreIs changing your mindset as or even MORE important than focusing on food choices? Two industry leaders in the weight loss world think so. Find out more in my recent article with Cooking Light.
Read MoreDid you know that I have researched and reviewed 20 different popular diets this past year for CL.com? These include diets like Whole30, the Dubrow Diet, Keto, WW, Pegan Diet, Veganism, The Plant Paradox, The Obesity Code, the Alkaline Diet, Blood Type Diets, and even the Noom App. Click here to find the entire list!
Read MoreI’m usually pretty on top of food and nutrition trends whether they be healthy and not so healthy, but the HMR Diet is a weight loss program that I had never heard of until I started looking into it for Cooking Light. Find out what I learned about this diet as well as my unbiased review here!
Read MoreWhat if customizing your diet for optimal health and weight loss was as simple as picking package A, B, AB, or O – depending on your blood type? Find out what the research has to say about the Blood Type Diet here!
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