Wanna know what really annoys me? Well, it’s two things really. 1.) I find it really awful how much the fitness/nutrition/medical worlds conflate weight with health. (here’s my insta post today where I break it down) It’s to the point where it is really confusing and harming people. Including you and I! How often have you seenContinue reading “Things That Are Actually Good For You (and Things That Aren’t)”
Category Archives: Nutrition
10 Things You Risk Losing When You Give Up On Your Weight Loss Goals
Before you read any further, I need to tell you that this post is NOT going to help you stick to your weight loss goals. If that is what you are looking for, sorry! I guess my clickbait title worked. But, wait! Before you leave, I recommend you read anyway. While this isn’t your typicalContinue reading “10 Things You Risk Losing When You Give Up On Your Weight Loss Goals”
Make the Most of Your Vegetarian Diet
There are many reasons that people choose to eat a vegetarian or plant-based diet. Animal welfare, environmental concerns, potential health benefits, and religious practices are just a few of the factors that draw people to this way of eating. With the popularity of documentaries like What the Health and a growing understanding of the currentContinue reading “Make the Most of Your Vegetarian Diet”
Diets Don’t Work
“Diet” it is an interesting word. Depending on the context, it can have many different meanings. In the world of dietetics, “diet” simply means the food that a person eats. A “diet” can also refer to a dietary protocol meant to manage a specific health condition, such as a gluten-free diet to manage celiac’s disease.Continue reading “Diets Don’t Work”
Why I Drink Collagen Every Day
Collagen has gained a lot of popularity recently, and for good reason. It is a pretty incredible compound that has been shown to have amazing health benefits. Collagen is a protein that our bodies use as an integral part of our connective tissues, bones, skin, nails, and hair. Having enough collagen in our tissues keepsContinue reading “Why I Drink Collagen Every Day”
Easy Curry Chicken Thighs
I am so excited to finally be posting this recipe! Since I first made it a couple of months ago it has become a weeknight staple in my kitchen. It is super easy to make and is extremely versatile. I make a big batch about once a week and eat it on rice, with roastedContinue reading “Easy Curry Chicken Thighs”
How I Afford to Eat Healthy on a Budget
Buying nourishing food to help you health and wellness is an honorable way to spend your money, but it is still understandable that you would want to save a little anywhere you can. Nutritious food can sometimes seem very expensive but with a little planning and knowledge you can get a lot of bang for yourContinue reading “How I Afford to Eat Healthy on a Budget”
Convenient and Healthy Breakfasts for People Who Are Really Busy
If you are like most people with a day job, you probably don’t have a lot of time to make breakfast in the morning. So while a big plate of expertly made eggs, bacon, and kale sounds lovely, it simply can’t be a reality Monday through Friday. But just because you are short on time,Continue reading “Convenient and Healthy Breakfasts for People Who Are Really Busy”
Healthy Breakfast Breakdown What to put on your plat for a nutritious, health-promoting breakfast.
Last week I talked about the reasons that I think many people could benefit from eating breakfast. In post number two of my breakfast series, I want to dive into what you should be eating for breakfast – because not just anything will do! For many people dealing with chronic disease, hormone imbalances, high nutrientContinue reading “Healthy Breakfast Breakdown What to put on your plat for a nutritious, health-promoting breakfast.“
Why You Don’t Need to Eat Breakfast, But I Think You Probably Should
There is a lot of controversy surrounding whether or not we should be eating breakfast. We’ve been told our whole lives that it is the “most important meal of the day”, but at the same time there are many people who never eat breakfast and seem to be doing just fine. So what’s the deal?Continue reading “Why You Don’t Need to Eat Breakfast, But I Think You Probably Should”