What is a plant-based diet? A plant-based diet is a way of eating that focuses entirely or mostly on consuming whole plants, avoiding or reducing processed foods. This includes vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, whole grains, beans, and legumes. It does not necessarily require eating a strictly vegetarian or vegan diet or fully exclude all animal products. Many …
Is coffee really bad or is it actually good for me? The news has us all confused! One week it’s bad, the next it’s great. It’s true, there is a lot of debate. Different studies have shown amazing benefits, others have shown risks and downsides. The good: coffee has been shown to decrease the risk of Type …
If you follow health news at all, you’ve probably seen a lot in the media lately about the gut and the relationship to every aspect of your overall health. It goes far beyond just digestive conditions and symptoms. Scientists and doctors are finding connections with brain function, hormone balance, weight management, skin conditions, autoimmune conditions, and overall …
We hear about New Year’s Resolutions every year, but we also hear how infrequently people actually stick with them. Ever wondered why that is? Are goals any different? Most people make resolutions that are statements to themselves (and sometimes others) that they are going to START or STOP something. They’re sometimes very specific and sometimes very …
In general, I usually recommend to ADD foods to your nutrition plan, not avoid them. When we try to eliminate foods, we often feel deprived and cheated. When we add new foods to our diet, we end up naturally eliminating some other foods. The more clean, healthy foods you can add to your diet, the …
My original “WHY” for starting a fitness journey, was the common answer of wanting to lose weight and feel better about myself. My family history includes a significant level of heart disease. In fact, the women in my biological family don’t live to be 50 years old and the men don’t live to be 70 …
I’m often asked how I manage to stay on track with my workouts and eating clean. Here’s what I’ve found for me . . . First of all, I do occasionally miss workouts and I do have “cheat” meals and junk once in a while. We ALL do! Life occasionally gets in the way and …
Have you ever wondered why professional athletes have Coaches? Really, if they are truly professionals in their field, why do they need a Coach? What does that Coach really do for them? Well the truth is we all need others who can see our actions from an outside perspective. To guide us, advise us and help …
THREE HACKS TO MAKE HEALTHY FOODS AT HOME IN AN EASIER WAY! So many people struggle with healthy eating because they don’t really know how to prepare foods that are healthy in a simple way. They get overwhelmed or feel like cooking takes too long. It doesn’t have to be so complicated! Cooking Hack #1: Convert any …
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