Wouldn’t it be great if you could look the way you want without eating well? That would be amazing! But it’s far from reality for most of us. But the good news is that there are some legitimate reasons to get excited about health food. I know that sounds crazy, but stay with me for a second. My years before health food When I was younger, my diet was mostly carbs and sugar. And we’re not talking … [Read more...] about 5 Reasons to Get Excited About Health Food (Really!)
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Eat With The Seasons – Foods For Fall
What does it mean to ‘eat with the seasons’? When you eat with the seasons, you eat food that primarily grows during the season you’re currently in. So now that we've entered fall, eating with the seasons means eating food that grows during fall. The thought is that foods grow during specific times of the year for a reason. Foods that grow in spring and summer tend to be juicy and hydrating to … [Read more...] about Eat With The Seasons – Foods For Fall
Healthy Mood: Better Food – Eat For Mental Health
We know that eating lots of fruit and vegetables lowers our risk of developing diabetes. And we understand that we should cut out fatty meats from our diet to improve heart health. But can we eat our way to better mental health? The stigma of mental health is lessening as more people are willing to discuss their own experiences. And rightly so. This is something that should be talked … [Read more...] about Healthy Mood: Better Food – Eat For Mental Health
10 Sneaky Ways To Feed Vegetables To Your Kids (Or Other Picky Eaters)
I have an abundance of sympathy for my mother. Because getting vegetables in my mouth was like Indiana Jones facing the Temple of Doom or like Harry Potter facing Voldemort. Dinner equaled drama in my house. You could hear the sobbing for miles. So now that I’m a health and diet coach (who eats my vegetables with nary a tear), what do I say with parents struggling to stuff the green stuff … [Read more...] about 10 Sneaky Ways To Feed Vegetables To Your Kids (Or Other Picky Eaters)
8 Power Foods to Eat Daily
Do you have this sinking feeling that you should be eating healthier? You don't need to deprive yourself of every good tasting food when eating for health. Food is one of the joys of life. By adding some of the most nutritious foods into your diet, you build up your nutrient reserves. This supports digestion, detoxification, and immunity. If you are only going to make one change in your diet, … [Read more...] about 8 Power Foods to Eat Daily
From No Time to Cook to Master Chef
I don't have time to cook. I hear this all the time. Sure, I'm willing to eat healthier, but just don't make me stand behind a stove. Yet eating at home with fresh ingredients is a great opportunity. Those who cook for themselves get more of the nutrients of what they eat and eat less sugar and other inflammatory processed ingredients. Cooking is also a way to save money. Yes the hectic, non-stop … [Read more...] about From No Time to Cook to Master Chef
