Do you need more protein as you get older? This is a question we are asked often. Let's dive in. There is a common idea that as we age we need to make drastic changes to our nutrition. We've seen ideas floating around the internet that you HAVE to give up carbs, take up [...]
Have you ever fallen victim to the cycle of stress eating? Have you ever wondered why? When life gets hard, people often turn to food. And often, eat way more than they want (or even realize). When we work with nutrition clients, emotional eating is often one of their top challenges and it's not [...]
Do you love “hacks” when it comes to fitness and health? How about a list of foods to boost your workout?! Well, these fruits and veggies below can help power up your workouts and recovery in a big way … And I bet the next time you see them in the grocery store, you’ll look [...]
Looking for a great post workout shake? Look no further. Here's your ultimate choco-cherry post-workout shake! This recipe features a SUPERFOOD when it comes to post-workout recovery. Have you heard about all the amazing powers of tart cherry juice? Tart cherry juice is exactly what it sounds like: it’s the juice of sour Montmorency [...]
Are you a stress eater? In a study, more than 75% of adults said that stress played a role in their eating during the past month. If you’ve ever had a stressful day (or year!) that affected your eating habits, you are NOT alone. This includes overeating, eating junk foods, or not eating. It [...]
Have you ever tried to implement portion control but weren't exactly sure how? Did you know that we eat about 300 more calories every day than we did in 1985? When you consider there are 3,500 calories in a pound, you can see how fast these extra calories add up. So, how are you supposed to [...]
Pssst...inflamation plus aging = inflammaging. We've got a little assignment for you today that might lead you to a delicious weekend project! Go into your kitchen and look inside your pantry ... and then open up your fridge and take a look in there, too. What’s inside can make a BIG difference in how you age. [...]
Stress Eating. It's a subject that's not that fun to talk about but whether we want to admit it or not, it's something that most of us do. After a long day, those cookies in the pantry start looking really good. Before we try to tackle it, let's look at a cycle you have likely [...]
Do you love saving time on meal prep? We do too! You don't have to make elaborate recipes (unless you want to) every meal. With busy lives and limited time, why not make having food ready to go in the fridge something you do every week? We get it, food prepping can feel incredibly overwhelming, so [...]
Meal plans aren't the best way to transform your diet. Often people trying to improve their eating and nutrition think that meal plans are the answer. The only problem? ...they don't last. So, instead of looking for yet another doomed eating regimen, let's talk about ways to transform your diet in a sustainable way. [...]