Sleep hygiene is, indeed, a thing Recent research suggests that a consistent lack of sleep can lead to metabolic syndrome, slow immune response, increased sensitivity to pain, and weight gain, to name a few. Lack of good quality sleep (less than 6 hours) causes...
Self-Care
Artificial Sweeteners – Friend or Foe?
Are artificial sweeteners helpful or harmful? You decide. Artificial sweeteners can help replace some added sugar and reduce calorie and sugar intake. But they can promote an unhealthy shift in gut bacteria, and some studies have shown them adversely affecting kidney...
A friendly reminder about words to yourself
Words matter. They do. Your dialogue with yourself, whether out loud or within your mind, can have a significant impact. The path to improving health and nutrition is sometimes linear. Show yourself kindness and compassion. If it doesn't feel quite right at first,...
Just Say Yes (to Dessert)!
Can you have your cake and eat it too? Yes! Is everything a free-for-all that won't affect your mood or your health? Of course not. But there are upgrades throughout your day that can help mood and metabolism while not having to give up your favorite dessert or...
Your “someday maybe” list
We all have one. That list of things you know you need to do but have been putting off way too long. I call it the “Someday Maybe” list, and I can probably guess what’s at the top of yours. If you’re like 99% of other subscribers on this email list, it’s this: Putting...
Reflect, Reset, & Recharge to end 2022
This year has been filled with experiences and emotions, some filling me with warmth and others challenging me. As I reflect, recharge, and reset from 2022, I am grateful for YOU, my community, an acceptance of some of the hardships this year, and the commitment to...
Use This One Concept for Better Health in 2023
As 2022 comes to a close and you reflect on accomplishments and challenges and set the tone for the New Year, how will 2023 be better for your health? Can you visualize what healthy looks and feels like in your life? Not just for a meal or a workout but how to...
Does snacking get the best of you during the holidays?
Snacking can get the best of us at any time, but combine holiday social gatherings, changes to routine, and getting poor quality sleep, and the perfect storm of snack-more-have regular-meals-less-often arrives! Let’s start here What’s in a snack? A snack...
Do the holidays throw you off track?
Do the holidays throw you off track? You aren't alone! Many of us get overwhelmed and feel out of control over the holidays because most of our daily structure is interrupted by something—whether it’s family, social events, travel, extravagant meals, or all of the...
Stay with YOURSELF this Holiday Season!
The holiday season is officially upon us! Many people approach the holiday season with a negative lens because of so many temptations and gatherings surrounding food. It's unnecessary to put your health on hold until January because temptation comes knocking more...