Healthy Eating 101 As a nutritionist, it’s hard to go anywhere where people don’t want to pick your brain – on the airplane, at the grocery store, standing in line at the movies! Over time I have found that most people have the same burning questions and, unfortunately, the same…
Total Gym FIT BLAST Shakes For Weight Loss “Eat your vegetables!”…. Does this sound familiar when you were a kid? Some people either hate green or others love them and want more of them! Eating the proper amounts of greens each day not only nourishes your body with…
Refreshing Cold Breakfast Recipes For Hot Summer Mornings Are you looking for some cold breakfast items to nourish your body yet keep you cool? Sometimes it’s just too hot to cook an omelet or down a bowl of oatmeal, but you still need ample nutrition and protein for building muscle and to keep your tummy…
Dulse Seaweed: The Next Big Superfood? What if I told you that there was a brand new superfood that you have to try…AND it tastes like bacon? You would probably check the calendar and make sure it’s not April 1st or check my cup to make sure it hadn’t been…
Foods That Trigger Acne Many people, including doctors and dermatologists, believe that acne is an aesthetic problem, but it is actually a sign of imbalance in your gut. Instead of treating the problem with topical creams or even worse prescription drugs, it makes better sense to look for the CAUSE…
9 Fruit Infused Sassy Water Recipes At the beginning of the summer we talked about the importance of drinking more water. Signs of dehydration include dry skin, brittle hair, trouble concentrating and weight gain. It is not only the foundation of every process in your body; it is also the way that your body…
Your Low-Calorie Cake Recipes: People often ask me “can I eat dessert on a diet?” The answer is yes, in moderation of course. Although limiting added sugar intake to no more than 12 teaspoons per day is one of the goals of 2015 dietary guidelines, you may want to…
Protein … we need it, and can’t live without it, especially for achieving specific fitness goals. The power of protein is what ‘does your body good’. It supplies fuel for sustained energy and ultimately helps burn fat while developing lean muscle mass. Benefits of Protein A weight loss journey, maintenance…
People often think that the holidays are the most challenging time of year when it comes to your nutrition. However, in my practice, I find that summer holds way more temptations! Endless barbecues, vacations and days at the beach can have you reaching for chips and ice cream rather than…
Have you ever thought you’d like to make more healthy vegetarian meals or easy meatless meals but just didn’t know where to start? Changing up your diet to include a meatless menu once or twice a week can be healthy and help you stay slim, as long as it still…