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 …
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 …
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 …
Eat Clean, But Make It “Dirty”
Even though I'm not a nutrition student or expert, I am still a total nutrition nerd. One of my favorite nutrition books that I always go back and re-read offers a sentiment that always stuck with me: Dirty up your clean food. The meaning of this is to strive to eat clean most of the time but don't …
The Beauty Of Vitamin E
I'm sure everyone has heard about the importance of vitamins and minerals. It is something most people start hearing about in elementary school. But, did you know the amount of power that certain vitamins and minerals can have on your body? I feel like vitamin E is not talked about enough. It has so …
Healthy Mocktails For Dry January
We've all heard of dry January, right? After the holidays, many people take the month off of drinking to reset and cleanse. Whether you are practicing that, or you just want a tasty drink without "drinking", these mocktails are delicious and much better for your body than their alcoholic …
To Oat Or Not To Oat?
Lately, I have been on an aggressive oatmeal kick - I love the texture, it keeps me feeling full, and it's a great way to add in some nuts, seeds, and fruit into my diet. However, for all of the good things I have heard about oatmeal, I have also heard through the wellness grapevine over the years …