Looking for healthier alternatives to unhealthy foods? Look no further! People tend to think that eating healthy means removing good-tasting foods from their diets and replacing it with boring vegetables. While you still should be eating your vegetables, there are fun and healthy alternatives for …
End Of Summer Detox Yoga Sequence
I love a good "detox" workout after a big holiday or vacation, or to prepare for a new season. Especially after summer, the sweets, the snacking, the drinking, can all add up to equal one bloated and sluggish feeling body! The reason this yoga sequence is great for detoxing is that it focuses on …
Veggie Views: August Edition
I LOVE me some (actually, all) veggies, but I'm aware that not all produce is created equal. What kind (organic vs. non-organic) of produce can make a big difference, as can WHEN you buy produce. Buying in-season is one of the best things you can do for your health. Why? Because the produce is …
New Year, New Way Of Eating
Today is the first day of 2023 - how do you feel? Motivated? Overwhelmed? Still groggy from last night? Many people make New Year's resolutions revolving around diet, however they are frequently vague - like "eat better" or "drink more water". While those are wonderful resolutions to have, it can be …
Ringing in the New Year with Better Food Choices
As we prepare for the New Year, most of us are left deciding if we even want to take part in resolutions this year. I get it. Making resolutions is hard (and a little frustrating) because most of the time we can't stick to them for more than a month. Well, let's change that this year. Let's all ring …
Kate’s Crazy *Quick* Creations: 5-Minute Dinner!
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 …
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, …
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 …