Ever feel like you’re in a rush to get to your first morning class of the day with no time to spare to have breakfast? Look no worries, as I have four of my favorite, quick and easy on-the-go breakfast ideas that will make you feel full and satisfied, and packed with …
Eliminating Sugar From Your Diet
If you were able to read our previous post "The Scary Truth About Sugar", then you now have some of the background on the history of sugar and fructose, and the ways it has been absolutely detrimental for our society especially in the last 30 or so years. As promised, I wanted to provide some …
Understanding Hormones: Leptin
Losing weight can already be challenging, but especially so if someone's hormones are imbalanced. Leptin is one of those hormones that scientists are now finding more evidence related to how and why it affects people struggling with weight. Leptin’s function The function of leptin is essentially …
Craving Starbucks Egg Bites? – The Perfect Meal Prep
Are you looking for an easy, healthy, low-effort on-the-go breakfast idea? Time after time, I have craved Starbucks egg bites, as they are perfect, savory, tasty, and have great macros! After seeing prices on the rise, especially when buying food out, it is unrealistic to buy those egg bites …
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Make Portion Control a Habit with These Tips
It's no surprise that most people eat more food when offered larger portions, so portion control is important when trying to make eating-habit changes. Whatever your reason for wanting to learn portion control--weight management, intuitive eating, or cleaner eating--you can learn portion …
Portion Size vs. Serving Size
Do you know the difference between “portion size” and “serving size? Is there even a difference? Most people cannot distinguish between these two serving recommendations. A survey of 1,000 adults found that : Nine in 10 Americans say they have at least some understanding of serving size and …
Intermittent Fasting – Is It A Healthy Choice For You?
Intermittent fasting (IF) has been a big topic in health and wellness for a while now, but there are some things to consider before trying it yourself! First off - what is it? IF is an eating pattern based on extending your normal fasting time (time between your last meal and first meal the next …
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Intuitive Eating 101
We've all heard the term "follow your intuition". Growing up, my mom used to always tell me to trust my gut. If something doesn't feel right, it probably isn't. Maybe you've been told something similar. But did you know that your intuition can also guide your eating habits? Story time: I used to …