Now more than ever, it’s time to start thinking about being proactive (versus reactive) in taking our health, immunity, and self-care habits to the next level. During the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic and now moving into cold/flu season, preventive protocols such as handwashing, sanitizing, masks and social distancing will continue to go a long way to …
Labor Day weekend already?! Honestly, from March onward, most of the days have totally blended together and yet it also feels like 2020 is flying. And then of course there’s the whole “back to school” thing. I know everyone’s going about it differently, which is to be expected… But either way, kids or not, …
Back to School Meal Planning: September 2020 “Survival Guide” Read More »
I was actually out of the country while the pandemic first started spreading globally. (Disclaimer: It was a wonderful trip and I got to enjoy lots of awesome quality time with my family!) I don’t want to be a part of the hysteria or fear mongering, especially since being fearful and stressed is actually known …
Delayed gratification is something I didn’t learn about until very recently. But when I studied the concept of delayed gratification and the role it plays in a healthy lifestyle, it made so much sense! Most of us are familiar with “instant gratification”, a form of desire or temptation that we’ve all experienced at some point …
Delayed Gratification: The Secret to Long-Term Success? Read More »
Our “Nutrition Conviction” is the WHY behind we do what we do (or don’t) in the realm of nutrition and health habits. It plays a major role in our ability to sustain new health habits, and without it we may not ever get very far. For example, if we don’t value our own needs, and …
If I had a dollar for every person who has approached me asking to help them lose weight… I’d be rich AF. (Pardon my French!) When I first started this practice back in 2014, mentors advised me to promote weight loss services. They advised me this was what most people were looking for. Being a …
Nutrition Conviction: My Holistic Approach to Mindset Shift Read More »
Oh my, 2018… where do I start?! I think it goes without saying, but this year was a bit of a whirlwind for most of us. Or was it just me? 😉 On a personal level, themes I experienced this year were mostly about up-rooting and re-planting, especially since my move from Boston to Austin …
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FACT: Dietitians are human too! Shortly after I posted a photo of my green kale smoothie not too long ago, I went home and snacked on these potato chips that happened to be in our pantry. After drinking something that was sweet and green and hydrating, my body was dying for a salty, crunchy and …
“Healthy Living” and Intuitive Eating: What’s it Really About? Read More »
(Updated February 7, 2021) Iron deficiency anemia is something (unfortunately) near and dear to my heart. I’ve struggled with this condition on and off since my early teenage years and it can often fly under the radar until it becomes a serious problem! There are billions of people around the world with iron-deficiency anemia (1). …
8 Things You Should Know if You Have Iron-Deficiency Anemia Read More »
Splenda®, or “sucralose”, is a Food & Drug Administration (FDA)-approved artificial sweetener which entered the mainstream food system in the United States back in the late 1990’s. Along with its sugar substitute counterparts including saccharin, aspartame (now labeled as “amino sweet”), and a handful of other artificial sweeteners, sucralose has been hit with a lot …
