How to Buy the Best Dietary Supplements There’s no shortage for places you can find dietary supplements on the internet. But how do you know which are the best to buy? How do know if you’re actually getting what you paid for? Let’s find out! Inactive Ingredients Unfortunately many supplements are formulated with poor-quality ingredients Continue reading >>
Clean living has a lot to do with the foods we eat each day, but it also encompasses everything from the products we apply to our skin, hair, and nails, to the cleaning solutions we use to disinfect our living spaces. I’m talking about our cosmetics, shampoos, conditioners, facial cleaners, toothpastes, bathroom disinfectants, hand soaps, Continue reading >>
Even as a dietitian who *truly* loves grocery shopping, weeding through all the different food label marketing claims gets a bit overwhelming! From vague phrases like natural and healthy to other confusing claims like grass-fed and free-range, it can be hard to know which words to trust and which ones to think twice Continue reading >>
Mindset Shifts for Losing Weight As women over 40, our bodies are not the same as they were in our younger years. Our hormones are constantly fluctuating throughout the month, and even more hormonal changes occur before, during, and after perimenopause. This is normal and natural; hormonal shifts are inevitable as women age. But for Continue reading >>
Do you stand in front of the egg display and wonder what are the best eggs to buy? I get it! I do it, too. As if understanding nutrition labels wasn’t confusing enough, claims on egg cartons seem to have a life of their own! The truth is, some of these claims are meant to Continue reading >>
It’s officially spring here in my neck of the woods, which means it’s time to pull out our non-toxic cleaning supplies and get busy clean and organizing our homes after many months of indoor living. But cleaning the house isn’t all we should focus on! Spring cleaning our bodies is just as important to reduce Continue reading >>
There used to be a time I would dread the first sign of spring. The itchy throat, watery eyes and constant sniffles had me scared to be outside. If you suffer with seasonal allergies, I know you get it. Thankfully, I don’t feel this way anymore! I made peace with springtime allergies (without medication) and Continue reading >>
Blood sugar spikes — or postprandial hyperglycemia — occur when your blood sugar levels (glucose) rapidly increase after meals. You might feel foggy, jittery, thirsty, hungry, or sluggish when your glucose levels rapidly spike, or you could experience some other common blood sugar spike symptoms such as headaches, anxiety, sleep troubles, and cravings for Continue reading >>
What to Know About Digestive Rest for Metabolism & Gut Health Take a moment to reflect on how amazing you feel whenever you give your body some time to rest and recharge with a good night’s sleep, a relaxing weekend at home, or a weeklong getaway. Maybe you can think better, your body feels stronger, Continue reading >>
When you think of self-care, a few things may come to mind. You may think of meditating or yoga class, soaking in a hot Epsom salt bath, treating yourself to a deep tissue massage. Or maybe lounging on the couch with a good book and a warm cup of chamomile is your preferred self-care practice. Continue reading >>
Don’t Just Remove Inflammatory Foods From Your Diet: Replace Them With Gut-Friendly Ones For many of us, the start of a new year is a time for new beginnings: new diets, new health and fitness goals, and new daily habits. And while setting a few New Year’s resolutions can certainly benefit our health and help Continue reading >>
What are your priorities in 2023? Where do you want to put your FOCUS? I love all things biohacking, self-care, wellness, and wearable tech – so that’s where my focus is, most of the time. Below are a few of my favorite products and offers – currently on sale for the season! If you have Continue reading >>
