Practice Self-Care

What’s your plan for today? When asked that question most people start listing off errands, work deadlines, chores, or plans for their children. Self-care is rarely mentioned. We sometimes feel guilty setting aside time for ourselves, but we shouldn’t! Self-care plays a vital role in stress relief and staying healthy, especially when many of us […]

The Truth About Fat

The word fat is often associated with negative connotations. Here’s the good news: not all fat is bad! In fact, you should be eating 20-35% of your daily calories from fat. So many delicious foods come to mind from avocados to salmon to a new favorite of mine, chili garlic cashews. They add amazing texture […]

Complete Protein

From animal-based to plant-based there is an abundance of sources to choose from to meet your protein needs. These choices can be categorized as “complete” or “incomplete” proteins.  A complete protein contains all nine essential amino acids necessary to your diet. The human body uses these amino acids as building blocks to make protein vital […]

Clarifying Carbs

Carbohydrates (carbs) are often talked about like the enemy. When in fact, they are vital to your diet. Carbs give you energy, improve digestion, promote heart health, and help control hunger. As your body’s main source of fuel, it is essential to consume enough carbs to maintain a healthy, active lifestyle. Contrary to what many […]

Meal Prep 101

There’s a long list of benefits for meal preparation from saving money to healthier eating habits. Most people are aware of the advantages, but don’t believe they have enough time. In reality, meal prep saves you time! Think of how much effort you put into making breakfast, lunch, dinner, plus snacks. I cook almost all […]