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 womenâs muscle creatine stores are typically 70 to 80 percent lower than menâs? (1) And if youâre vegan,...
As I embrace the arrival of 55 (and I know many of you are right there with meâşď¸), and the first day of Springđˇ, I couldn't resist sharing my top 5+5 hits for tips and recipes to celebrate this milestone in style. Birthdays are all about joy, laughter, loved ones,...
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...
The phrase âevery silver lining has a touch of greyâ has multiple meanings as we age. For starters, the grey roots keep coming through no matter how often we use excellent hair products to maintain our youthful appearance đ. The phrase also references the fantastic...
The end of the summer is always a challenging seasonal transition. Many of us, or our kids, are returning back to school, going back to 5 days in the office, or going back to our pre-summer routine - which is the positive đ! The sunshine, the breeze, longer days, and...
I wish we could micromanage menopause, along with micromanaging other things and/or people in our lives (yes, I know we all try!). But as we have all experienced, it just does not work. However, if we put the work into managing our menopausal journeys (as delightful...
Who knew there would be so much friction over fruit?! It really is the bullied portion of the balanced plateđŁ! I explained why this should not be the case with fruit about two years ago. Time for a revisit with summer approachingâď¸, the ongoing questions,...
I recently completed a small research activity of my own (nothing official đ). Still, I look forward to getting super helpful insights from some of you (thank you again and againđ!). One of my most significant discoveries is how we all search for peace with our food,...
March has always been one of my favorite months as it is the start of spring. I was born on the first day of Spring which was always fun until the day changed - seriouslyđĄâŚ The first day of spring, also known as astronomical spring, March equinox, spring equinox, or...
Valentineâs Day is a day to spread some extra love and consume some extra chocolate, perhaps âşď¸, but there is no reason it should only be once a year. Love should be distributed every day.âĽď¸ Chocolate has some profound nutritional benefits, which can also be a part of...
Welcome to 2023! New years can be exciting because they are something new, something spicy đ, 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 all have many wonderful intentions to form new healthier habits and rituals, whether food-related, exercise-related, and the many behaviors in between. But most of us kinda suck at it. Honestlyđ â and no judgment â just fact. Why is it so hard to stick to the...
Reach for nature first. Whether you are focusing on balancing your plate, increasing your physical activity, or working on your mental health (and letâs be serious, we are all working on all of these things!), nature is always available. Nature is here with us for an...
While wearing as few layers as possible, density sounds like something that will weigh us down even more. But nutrient density is a light approach to eating, with a hefty benefit. Nutrient density is when foods have a higher nutrient content relative to their...
Protein consumption is higher in the U.S. and Canada than in any other region in the world. And it easily wins as the sexiest macronutrient on TikTok. I am not sure when it comes to protein. Why do you need to wear the least amount of clothes possible to explain how...
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...
Remember when skim milk became âfat-freeâ and 2% milk became âreduced-fatâ? Maybe notđ, but as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, I thought it was quite a big deal at the time. Who knew what was to come?! â Have you seen the dairy section of the market recently? I...
âHave the winter blues set in yet? Not a familiar term? If not, you likely live in the southđ. The winter blues could be defined as the period when cold weather arrives, the sun shines less, you are freezing your derrière off, and on top of it, you feel like you have...
âIt is getting quite chilly out there. There is nothing like a nutritious, delicious soup to warm your heart and bring some coziness to your dinner table, lunchtime, or even breakfast or snack (for realď¸â).ď¸ Soup makes a savory, satisfying meal, brimming with flavor...