With Christmas only days away, the aroma of chocolate and peppermint is taking over coffee shops and filling grocery aisles, and everywhere we look are images and advertisements for candies and festive sweets. The last month has no doubt been endless holiday parties, and family get-togethers. And …
Mindfulness Exercises to Combat Overeating
Have you ever experienced a moment of indulgence that led to overeating? Haven't we all - it's the holiday season?? If it happens once in a while, it’s nothing to worry about. But if it happens frequently, you may wonder if you have an overeating problem which can also be referred to as a “food …
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 …
OMG for Omegas!
The typical modern Western Diet has caused a distorted ratio of Omega-3 to Omega-6 intake. Majority of people are consuming Omega-6 fatty acids and don’t even know it. Omega-3 intake however has been reported to be the lowest it has ever been. Both Omega-3 and Omega 6 are essential fatty acids, …
The Gift Of Fungi
I personally LOVE all mushrooms, but I know they can be an acquired (or not) taste! However, adding mushrooms to dishes is a fun way to add diverse flavor and nutrients. Mushrooms are a rich, low-calorie source of fiber, protein, and antioxidants, and the consumption of mushrooms has been linked to …
Watch Out For Added Sugars
Sugar Intake All around the world the recommended limit of added sugars a person should have is 25g. However, in the United States, the recommended limit is 50g. To help become more aware about what you're intake is, start by looking at the nutrition label on foods you buy. There are important …
What To Eat When You’re Out to Eat
You’re having a great week; you’ve been making your own healthy lunches, you’ve been hitting the gym, getting the right amount of sleep, and then... a friend asks you to go out to eat. You’re sitting at a restaurant staring at a huge menu and you have no idea what to get. You still want to continue …
Tiny Habits That Are Wrecking Your Health Goals
Having trouble reaching your health and wellness goals but don't know why? You workout and eat right, but still can't manage to lose or gain weight (depending on what your goals are). What gives??! Turns out, the solution could lie in your daily habits! Sometimes, our daily habits, no matter how …