Fall is officially here, the days are getting shorter, they are getting colder, and holy cow, do I have less time to cook! As a graduate student, who also works, who also sees Health Coaching clients, who also has pets, who also tries to exercise and clean up a home everyday, and who has mostly …
Kabocha Squash: The Squash You Didn’t Know You Were Missing
Several years ago, I was perusing through the isles of the local natural foods store when I came across an odd looking vegetable in the produce section. It looked like a cross between a pumpkin and an acorn squash. Upon closer examination of this UFO (unidentified food object), I learned that it was …
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Veggie of the week: Bok Choy
What comes to mind when you hear the phrase “eat your leafy greens?” The average person may associate leafy greens with kale, spinach or broccoli, but there are so many other fantastic green vegetables that offer the same (if not more) benefits. Bok Choy, also known as Pakchoi or Chinese cabbage, …
Tasty Turmeric: Your Spicy Friend
Bored of the old salt and pepper? Looking to spice up your life? Need some anti-inflammatory and immune boosting power? Then it might be time to give turmeric a try! Turmeric is spice that is often found in Indian dishes. Known for its mustard-yellow hue, this spice has a slightly bitter and spicy …
Let’s Get Alkaline!
What Is Alkaline And What Does It Mean To Keep My Body Alkaline? Depending on your diet, your body can either become more acidic or more alkaline. Most Americans consume a diet that includes almost twice the amount of acid per day that the body can handle. When this occurs the mineral compounds …
Understanding Hormones: Motilin
Another hormone in the "Understanding Hormones" series that can impact weight loss is Motilin. This hormone functions by triggering contractions in the small intestine during digestion to move it to the large intestine. It also plays a role in our bodies hunger cues and insulin release. So how does …
4th of July Grilling Inspiration!
Tomorrow is the 4th of July! One of my (many) favorite things about this season is grilling healthy foods. Nothing says summer to me like eating on my deck on a perfect summer night, and the best food to eat outside is anything grilled! This can be anything from turkey burgers to steak to corn to …
Make Some Healthy Swtiches
If you’re like me, there are certain foods you just refuse to give up. Do you really think I could go a day without peanut butter? Come on. But seriously, I am all for eating the foods you like. Life is too short to cut things out of your diet, however, making that certain food a little bit …