I’ve been traveling A LOT recently, so I was excited when my personal trainer created an quick, convenient workout for me.
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Consuming 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!
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We’ve all heard about at-home cold remedies, but do any of those old wives tales REALLY do much good? I checked out what science says about some of the most popular at home remedies for colds. Find out which ones are probably just a myth and which might be worth trying this year!
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These days, going "dairy-free" has almost become an expected requirement if you want to eat healthy. But what does research suggests — good and bad — about dairy, and do you really need to cut it out?
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I love cooking and coming up with new recipes, but even I get a little burned out when it comes to cooking dinner every night. I think it’s because once you have kids, cooking dinner becomes more of a daily task on your “to-do” list. Click here to find my approach to the “chore” dinner dilemma!
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“Should I Use Olive Oil or Avocado Oil?” This is a question that I’ve gotten from several followers over the past few months. And since avocados are known for their “good” fat, it makes complete sense to wonder if one is better than the other. Check out this post to find out all you need to know!
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Getting 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.
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Want to improve health and slow aging? I’ve got a few small changes to start just that!
Once again, it all goes back to chronic inflammation, a topic that seems to be popping up EVERYwhere lately. But unlike some other health trends, reducing inflammation has got plenty of science to back up the hype.
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I’ve regularly described healthier foods that I wanted my kids to eat as things that would make them stronger, faster, or smarter, but turns out this may not have been the best wording to use. In fact, I might should have just said nothing at all! Sure, would love to rewind a few years to when Madeline and Griffin were 6 and 3 to try this out.
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Eating fast-food is a reality for everyone at times — even dietitians! I polled my colleages asking them to share what they order at places like McDonald’s, Taco Bell, Wendy’s, Chick-fil-A, Starbucks, Moe’s Southwestern Grill, and a few others. Want to know they order when they hit the drive-thru? Find out here!
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I resisted ALDI for a long time. Something about always having a quarter ready for a cart and bagging your own groceries just seemed intimidating. But, a few weeks ago I went to ALDI with a friend who's a regular who showed me the ropes. The result? Find out here!
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Following an anti-inflammatory diet doesn’t mean eating expensive, bland health foods. In fact, I’ve really found the opposite to be true. And to prove just that, I sharing my favorite anti-inflammatory finds at Trader Joe’s!
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Find out how connected every part of your body really is in my new article for Cooking Light!
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We’re used to the foods we eat affecting things like our heart and blood sugar, but mental health? Not so much. Check out my latest Cooking Light article where I break down the science behind the research.
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Did you know that the majority of us aren’t getting enough of the sunshine vitamin? New research suggests that Vitamin D does A LOT more than just keep bones healthy. HINT: think CANCER, AUTOIMMUNE DISEASES and even the FLU! Find out more here!
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What happens if you eat too much protein? It's not exactly what I thought! Find out all you need to know in my recent article with Cooking Light.
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They’re such weekly staples that they usually don’t even make my list. I’m talking about those bags of prepped lettuces and leafy greens from baby spinach to arugula to chopped salad kits. But are they healthy? Is there a downside? Find out here in my latest article for Cooking Light.
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A 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!
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I recently got this question from a follower on social media: “I’m putting pecans in my oatmeal because I love them, but feeling like I should use walnuts. Is there a healthier or better nut to use?” To be honest, I wasn’t sure what the “best” nut was – or if there were one markedly better than others. So being a nutrition nerd, I decided to run a nutrient report of different nuts to compare them side-by-side!
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I love the idea of a homeopathic remedy, but the apple cider vinegar thing has never been one I’ve bought into – primarily because I need some pretty big research to make me even consider taking a a swig or two of ACV each day. Sorry, just keeping it real - but I’ll have my vinegar with a little EVOO on a salad!!
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