A few problems with What the Health
Have you seen the documentary, 'What the Health'? My husband and I watched it together, and it has led to some interesting questions and...


How insulin causes belly fat (and what to do about it)
One of the biggest contributors to excess fat, especially belly fat, is high levels of insulin. Insulin resistance, diabetes, metabolic...


Should I eat dairy products, or avoid them?
Dairy products like milk, yogurt and cheese have become very controversial. Many popular diets, including paleo and vegan lifestyles,...


Should I focus more on fitness or nutrition?
If I can only focus on one, which is better- exercise or diet? This is a common question, and a smart one. It's very difficult to work...


6 Best Carbs to Reach for in the Morning
We know breakfast is an important meal to kick start metabolism and give us energy for our day, but sometimes I have clients who avoid...


Two Ingredient Pesto Chicken (for two different meals)
Summer eating can be full of processed fats and sugar, with ribs, burgers and ice cream, but there are also many fast, easy healthy...


Breakfast Quinoa Salad
Breakfast isn't just about oatmeal, eggs, and yogurt. To make it easier to start your day with complex carbs, protein and even a few...


Blueberry Mango Muffins (gluten free, low sugar)
Our family loves healthy muffins. I often throw them in my older daughter's lunch or snack, and I am baking some variety nearly every...


Getting healthier is more than changing habits
A lot of work goes into making dietary changes. The meal planning, grocery shopping, meal prep, and then convincing ourselves that the...


4 Ways to Make Popcorn Healthy
I admit, popcorn is one of my favorite snacks! But is it healthy? Popcorn can range from a pretty decent snack choice to extremely...




























