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15 years ago, you might have not even thought about the word gluten, nor even know what it was... unless you or a loved one had been diagnosed with Celiac or something similar. But in the last 15 years, the term "gluten-free" has ballooned into one of the most common food labels in the mar...
We've all heard that we 'should eat our fruits and veggies' to be healthy... it's been advice we've faced as long back as we can remember. I think we all know that plant foods are good for us. I think we've all had it seared into our brains that plants are good for us... yet, many of us still find i...
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 ...
We all know that seasonal slump that just seems to take over as winter sets. Many of us experience the winter blues, not realizing that it might be related to our own nutrition... vitamin D in particular.
Vitamin D may be called a "vitamin," but it acts more like a hormone in your body. Its...
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...
Regret—a universal human experience that tugs at our hearts and weighs on our minds. We all have experienced moments where, in retrospect, we wish we had made different choices or taken alternate paths. It can be easy to get tangled up in the web of regret, feeling consumed by guilt, remorse, and sa...
We often find ourselves overwhelmed by worry—specifically concerning our food choices and their impact on our well-being. The stress and anxiety associated with nutrition can be a real downer… and block us from cultivating a healthy relationship with food. I'm here to tell you that you can let go of...