It’s time to juice it up! Looking for new ways to mix up your diet, but don’t know how many more fruits and raw vegetables you can consume? A fun and healthy alternative is juicing! Juicing is the perfect way … Continue reading
A follower of trends, rarely a trend follower…that would sum up my stance towards most diet and nutrition fads. The balanced approach seems to be the longest lasting trend of them all, and the one I recommend. So how about … Continue reading
Men’s Health is probably one of my most favorite magazines to read, laugh with, and reflect upon. They have some interesting articles, and given that most of my clients are in fact are men I tend to pay attention. One … Continue reading
Are you stuck in a rut with your diet? Do you tend to buy the same foods at the grocery store and prepare the same meals for yourself each week? That’s a recipe for a boring diet! It’s time to … Continue reading
Traditionally, convenience foods have been given a bad reputation as overly processed and high in fat, sugar, and sodium. This doesn’t stop the idea of a fully cooked meal in 15 meals from sounding so appealing though. And why shouldn’t … Continue reading
Everyone knows we need to eat more fruits and vegetables. Perhaps you also know that most Americans only eat 2 servings (~2 cups) per day…and the recommendations are now beyond 5-a-day. Curious about the most popular vegetables for Americans? Not … Continue reading
Why is it we call them “black” berries when they stain everything purple? I am guessing it has something to do with PurpleBerry not sounding as sweet?!? Thoughts? Blackberries are actually native to the US, and feed not only humans … Continue reading
When I am strolling down the street at my local Farmers’ Market and the tables are bursting with fresh fruits and vegetables of every color, I know it is summertime. Dark red cherries or a bright yellow head of corn … Continue reading
Are you getting enough fiber in your diet? Well, most Americans are not. Nutrition recommendations say that adults need a minimum of 20-35 grams of fiber per day, however most Americans are only getting around 15 grams. I love my … Continue reading
The gifts of summer always make me smile. From fresh berries, ripe tomatoes, to the plethora of melons that mark the onset of summer! For me, summer was always about floating the river, skiing at the lake, having far too … Continue reading