During the summer we tend to spend a lot of time socializing with friends and family so we can enjoy the warm weather while it lasts. When working toward leading a healthy lifestyle these events can cause some internal conflict. On one hand we enjoy attending the events and catching up with our loved ones, […]
As humans we all need to eat. And regardless of our sex or ethnicity there seems to be a commonality that food is at the center of a lot of occasions. When we’re raised with food being at the center of so many aspects of our lives, it’s only natural that we create lifelong habits […]
I struggled with my weight starting around the age of 12. I tried a countless number of diets and became burnt out from constantly working at losing weight. I was exhausted and not only had days where I felt fat, but months. I thought I was big boned and was meant to be overweight until […]
When many people think of symptoms of food intolerances or food allergies they think of gastrointestinal issues or the severe allergy response of anaphylaxis. However, there are many different signs that you may have a food intolerance and it shows up in a variety of ways for different people. Signs of a food intolerance could […]
It seems like 5-10 years ago barely many people knew about probiotics, what they were, or their health benefits. But not only have they become more mainstream, they are being used as a marketing tool for various foods, including granola, butter and even drinking straws. I recently read this article about the differences between “designer […]
When it comes to thinking about preparing meals for the week and all that it involves, many people have a reaction to the point that almost makes their skin start crawling. Between finding recipes you’re interested in making, writing a grocery list, navigating the grocery store, making the meal and cleaning up afterwards, there can […]
Many people spend years trying the latest fad diet with hopes of finding the “magic pill” that will help put an end to their quest for weight loss. The issue with these diets is that while they work from some, everybody is different and there isn’t one approach that works for everyone. To support this, […]
We’ve all been there before, you’re working away at your desk, the clock strikes 3:00 and all of a sudden a craving hits you that you can’t ignore. You need sugar and you need it now! You either reach for the stash of candy in your desk drawer, find someone who can give you your fix […]
How many times a day do you tell yourself, ‘I can’t have that’ or ‘I shouldn’t do this’? These may seem like innocent thoughts but they can actually have an impact on stress levels, and in turn our bodies. We often think lack of willpower is to blame for not passing up food we think […]
Processed foods make up about 70% of the U.S. diet. The foods that many of us associate as being processed are things like chips and cookies but many breads, yogurt, salad dressings and cheeses are processed too. While these foods are convenient and sometimes taste delicious, many of them are loaded with saturated fats, trans […]