

How to Eat Well Without Spending Hours in the Kitchen
“I don’t have time to make all these healthy meals!” is one of the most common perceived obstacles I hear about as a National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach (NBCHWC). It is usually a process for many clients to discover eating healthy doesn’t necessarily...
Do You Know How Good You Can Feel?
Eight years ago, I was at the point where I couldn’t walk without pain or stand for any length of time. If a friend invited me to a museum or an outdoor event, I would panic thinking about whether there would be places for me to sit down; so instead of looking...
Bust Through Emotional Eating and Handle Life’s Lemons Like a Pro
We all go through periods in our lives that are challenging, stressful, or emotional. No one is immune to a tough day at work, the loss of a loved one, a physical setback, or any other situation that leaves you reaching for the wrong comfort foods to ease your...
The Flavors of Fall – The Amazing & Versatile Pumpkin
Every year we go running to the stores to find ourselves anything pumpkin related we can get our hands on. Pumpkins don’t only decorate our porches but they also fill our plates, and it’s good they do, since pumpkin contains a lot of health benefits. So, let’s explore...
7 Ways to Naturally Cleanse Your Body and Boost Your Immune System
Flu and cold season is coming – is your body ready? You want to make sure your immune system is in good working order! I used to get colds all the time and was amazed once I cleaned up my diet and focused on nourishing myself for good health and doing seasonal...
What you put ON, not just IN, your body matters!
Those of you that have been following me know I am all about clean eating. I care A LOT about what I put IN my body. I know that what I eat and drink has a significant impact on how I feel and on my overall health. I am passionate about this. I choose organic...
What You Think You Know About Healthy Eating May Be Keeping You Overweight and Exhausted!
Oh my goodness – nutrition and diet information is everywhere! And each expert and association tries to lead you in their direction because they know best and their advice is going to help you. Right? Well, maybe… Everyone has heard (and maybe lived...
Why Diets Don’t Work
Does this sound familiar? You hear about this wonderful diet that will guarantee weight-loss, so you try it, only to gain even more weight back once you’ve lost it? Don’t feel bad. You are not alone. Just because a diet works for one person, doesn’t mean that it will...
Watch Out for Minefields – the Office Holiday Party Redux!
Normal holiday gatherings with friends and family are full of minefields! There are so many tempting food choices, even at the office or your place of work. In addition, companies love to show their appreciation with an annual employee holiday party, or Department...
Follow the 80/20 Lifestyle and Get Healthy – Even During the Holidays!
One of the top strategies that helped me lose weight and keep it off is the 80/20 Lifestyle. This refers to simply eating clean, healthy, whole foods in appropriate portions 80% of the time, and allowing yourself some indulgences occasionally, or 20% of the time. For...
7 Holiday Strategies for Keeping Healthy Habits
The holidays are fast approaching, which means we’ll be celebrating with family, friends, and neighbors from Thanksgiving through the New Year. While this can be a wonderful time for many people, it can also be challenging for those of us who are either losing or...
3 Health Benefits of Making Your Own Almond Milk
If you’ve been using commercially prepared almond milk (store-bought) as part of your healthy nutrition routine, then there are a few things you need to know. Many health conscience consumers believe they are doing their body good by replacing regular dairy milk with...
Why are Smoothies Important for Breakfast?
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and sometimes it just doesn't fit into our schedule the way it should. How we begin the day will determine how the rest of the day goes. It will determine if we feel energized or if we feel draggy with a lack of energy....
What is a Seasonal Detox?
When I say “Detox” I am not referring to a deprivation diet; I am referring to cleansing through the use of whole foods and purifying drinks to support your body’s ability to detoxify effectively so you can function optimally. Ayurveda recommends a seasonal cleansing,...
Cacao Date Bliss Balls – Quick and Easy Snack on the Go
Do you get that late afternoon energy slump (and hunger!) while you are still facing your commute home? I find when my clients arrive home to make dinner tired and hungry, they tend to start pantry foraging and eating things they end up regretting! A good solution is...
Should You Choose Organic Wine?
So you know about the "Dirty Dozen" and the "Clean Fifteen," right? If not, let me know and I will do a separate post on that (very important topic!). But with grapes being on the dirty dozen, the implication is we should really buy our grapes organic whenever...
Ah, Avocado. How Do I Love Thee? Let Me Count the Ways
I love that your decadence tastes sinfully delicious, yet it’s the “healthiest” of fats. I love that you make my skin The antioxidants in avocados help to get rid of toxins that promote premature aging and wrinkling of the skin. A lot of the toxins on your facial skin...
Eating Healthy When You Are Crazy Busy
I wanted to share some tips with you for when you are really busy but still want to eat healthy, because it makes you feel GREAT to keep eating healthy, right?! And we aren’t going to let “being busy” stop us from feeling great, right?! Well, I have some tips for you...
6 Tips For Adding Healthy, Whole Foods
The dietary changes you’re making should not feel restrictive, overwhelming or hard to live with. Most Americans have grown up on processed foods; I know I sure did! This may be a big change for you, so take it a step at time. Pick 1 or 2 changes to make now, and once...