Blog categorized as Open Eating Tips & Tricks
Do you take multi-vitamins or any other supplements? Do you ever feel like you are WAY too young to be taking a fistful of pills every day when they're not even medication... and then wonder if those supplements are even doing anything to stave off the need for medication as you get older? I mean, l...
As the vibrant colors of summer and sunshine beam around us, it's the perfect time to remember that at one point when it wasn't so nice outside, you had some goals for building your nutrition. If you've found yourself straying from your health goals or slipping into unhealthy habits, it's ok. I do i...
This holiday season, let's celebrate and nourish ourselves with delicious foods that bring joy to our taste buds AND make our bodies happy! Embrace the art of balance, Open Eating, and flexibility as we explore alternative recipes and creative twists on traditional favorites for a memorable holiday ...
In a world where convenience often dictates our choices, the art of foraging invites us to reconnect with nature and explore the abundance of wild foods our landscapes offer. Foraging, the practice of gathering food from the wild has deep roots in human history and is experiencing a resurgence among...
In an era where convenience often trumps nutrition quality, dining out can be a minefield for those trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle. While the allure of quick service and consistent flavors draws many to their favorite eateries, the prevalence of premade restaurant food can be a ...
It's an all-too-familiar scene: yourself standing there, staring intriguingly at a fuzzy patch that was once your edible bread. Yet, many remain oblivious to the fact that mold represents a far graver issue than we give it credit for.
There is a lot of hype around the benefits of microbes… mold, bein...
Have you ever heard the saying, “You are what you eat”? Most of us believe that to lose weight and get fit, we need to restrict our food intake. Here’s a surprising fact: including snacks in your diet—yes, you heard that right—can work wonders for those looking to drop extra pounds.
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Ever found yourself struggling to maintain your resolve for a healthy diet as the week progresses? Don't fret, you're not alone. Between hectic schedules and endless responsibilities, nurturing a consistent and healthy eating habit can seem daunting. That's where meal prep steps in - a trusted strat...
As the sun begins to peek out from behind the winter clouds, we find ourselves eagerly packing our bags for that much-anticipated spring break trip. But, amidst the excitement of planning and packing, it's crucial to remember that we keep this excitement going with Open Eating and great nutrition. Y...
Unleashing your little ones in the kitchen may sound like a recipe for disaster, but in truth, it is an excellent way to foster good eating habits and nurture lifelong skills. Cooking with children provides not only a platform for creating cherished memories but also acts as a fun, interactive class...
In a world filled with endless food choices, brightly colored packaging, and cleverly phrased labels can make our heads spin. Buzzwords promising ‘natural’, ‘multi-grain’, and ‘made with real fruit’ are EVERYWHERE on supermarket shelves.
The struggle is, "natural" sounds really good until y...
Let's face it... food is PACKED with emotions. We FEEL hungry, bored, and snackish. We FEEL guilty for not having control. We FEEL apprehensive about the role of food in our weight and appearance. We FEEL judged, embarrassed, or even numb from having to feel all of this. We tie so much of it to food...
Have you ever felt stuck in a never-ending cycle of diets, calorie counting, and guilt surrounding meals? What if you could simply DECIDE to not be stuck? Think about how liberating that would be!!! What if I gave you permission to ditch the rigid rules and let your body take the lead? Sometimes jus...
I kind of despise the wave of "New Year Resolutions"? Why can't we just start with goals when we need them? Why wait until the new year? And if we don't meet those goals... we tend to think we failed, but we don't know how to pick up. What if we didn't set the right goal? What if the goal ...
Oh, glorious holidays! The air is filled with laughter, sparkling lights guide our way, and sumptuous feasts await us at every turn. It is the best!
Today I'm sharing some of my favorite winter flavors... packed with joyous experiences, and bringing in all that extra energy! Let’s explore a culinary ...
This holiday season, let's shift our focus from stress to quality time by nourishing our bodies with the principles of open eating and nutrition. Discover how saying no, laughing more, practicing acupressure, nurturing a positive mental attitude, and incorporating healthy eating habits can transform...
Fall is a season synonymous with hearty meals and vibrant flavors. It's also the perfect time to give your body an abundance of nutrients, vitamins, and minerals before winter settles in. So, get ready to be inspired by these nine fall produce picks that will have you craving healthier meals all sea...
We are daily surrounded by the many wonders of the world. We can video chat with someone across the world using a powerful computer we keep in our pockets. We can hop in a metal tube and cross an ocean in hours. We can enjoy a delicious bottle of water, shipped to us from Fiji, for...
We’ve all been there… a deeply cold winter afternoon, our feet propped up with a bowl of popcorn, comfy socks, and Netflix on deck. It’s so very easy to be idle when the weather outside is miserable. This kind of behavior is particularly common if you live somewhere with short sunlight hours in the ...
This Thanksgiving week has me really thinking about the fun I have with Open Eating! When I think of all of the foods that normally spread across Thanksgiving tables throughout our country. I see things like turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes and gravy, rolls, candied yams, green bea...