“The rules are, there are no rules.” Does anyone know where this quote is from? No, not your favorite dietitian on Instagram this week 😏 It’s from Fast Times at Ridgemont High, 1982, Jeff Spicoli… and if you know, you know. If you don’t, add it to your list....
You know that feeling when you're checking all the wellness boxes - eating your veggies, getting in your walks, trying to sleep like a responsible adult, and yet… something still feels off? Like your body didn’t get the memo that you’re actually trying? 😩 Yeah, same....
New year… maybe a little more curious about you. Not a new you, not a whole life overhaul. Perhaps just the you who’s done with dragging through the day and wondering why feeling “off” has become your norm. This isn’t about chasing perfection. It’s about tuning into...
When winter arrives, so do the cravings. The cold sets in, the sun clocks out early, and suddenly even the most dedicated salad-eater finds themselves thinking about soup, casseroles, warm bread, and that nostalgic dish that feels like a hug. It’s normal. It’s...
Let’s talk about one of nature’s most potent (and delicious) tools for healthy aging—berries! 🍓🫐 These tiny, colorful fruits may not look like nutritional powerhouses, but don’t let their size fool you. From heart and brain health to blood sugar balance and glowing...
April is here, and with it came April Fools’ Day — a time for pranks and playful deception. But when it comes to nutrition, misinformation is no joke. Social media is overflowing with health claims that can send us down some confusing (and exhausting) rabbit holes. If...
Mushrooms are the ultimate food rebels—technically not a plant, definitely not an animal, and proudly doing their own thing as fungi. 🍄 Edible mushrooms may be small, but they’re loaded with nutrients like protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals, plus a powerhouse...
Photo by Christopher Sardegna on Unsplash
The latest numbers show that 73 percent of adults in the U.S. are overweight or obese, and almost half are struggling to lose weight and keep it off (1,2). It’s about as easy as running a marathon in high heels—not that running one in sneakers is a breeze either 🙃,...
Pumpkin spice lattes may get all the hype this season, but something else from the pumpkin that deserves serious attention is pumpkin seeds! 🎃 These tiny green gems (also known as pepitas) are packed with nutrients that support everything from heart health to mental...
Creatine is a natural powerhouse in your muscle cells, helping them crank out energy during high-intensity exercise and heavy lifting. But did you know that women’s muscle creatine stores are typically 70 to 80 percent lower than men’s? (1) And if you’re vegan,...
Probiotics and prebiotics are incredibly popular dietary supplements. In fact, after vitamins and minerals, more American adults use probiotics or prebiotics than any other supplement (1). And there’s a good reason for this. Not only is gut health becoming recognized...
Spring cleaning isn't just for your house; it's also about refreshing and decluttering your health routine. Our health space can often feel cluttered and overwhelming, but taking the time to clear it out can bring much-needed clarity and ease. 🙌 So why should we...
We’ve all felt what it’s like to be hungry, have an appetite, and experience an intense food craving. Physical hunger is the feeling we get when our stomachs are empty (1). Appetite is the desire to eat food. Cravings- well, they are pretty different. The joys and...
Are you eagerly anticipating the holiday season yet feeling a twinge of anxiety about maintaining your healthy eating habits? The joy of festivities can sometimes be accompanied by a worry that our nutritional choices might veer off course, affecting our physical...
No matter where you live, who you are, what your daily routine looks like, your ethnicity, your religion, or what your future goals might look like today, we are all feeling the weight of the world right now. And it is heavy. It is devastating to the souls of all of...
Welcome to 2023! New years can be exciting because they are something new, something spicy 😉, something that may inspire us to create new beginnings, or not. And not is fine too! Just because it is January, you do not have to change a thing about yourself or your...
We can always depend on December to bring quite a flurry of activity. As we are still digesting our Thanksgiving meal, we are blasted by the holiday sales, shopping excursions, decorating, gatherings, giving opportunities, and travel. December is mostly a wonderful...
Nourishing yourself is a key part of weight happiness. That is one of the many reasons why diets do not work in the long run. They surely do not make you happy. Happy to lose weight but not happy with your day-to-day eating regimen. Self-care, including nourishment,...
Have you ever timed yourself on how long it takes you to eat a meal? Likely, you have when you were rushing to get somewhere and knew you had about 10 minutes to shove some food down. But have you ever timed yourself on how long it takes you to eat a clementine? From...