Hearty, Healthy, and Whole! From “The Grain Brain” to the low-carb craze, there is definitely a movement to push grains off our plates. But I’d be careful before doing so. Grains have their healthy place in all our diets. They’re rich in fiber, protein, and a whole host of nutrients like Iron, B Vitamins, Copper, […]
If you’re not NUTZ about nuts, you should be! Nuts are one of my absolute go-to snacks. Nuts are added to all sorts of foods, from cereals to desserts. Filled with healthy fats, protein, minerals, and antioxidants, you just can’t go wrong with this bite size treat. Now, although you may not be able to […]
Your Internal Weight Thermometer I’ve always said, “your body starts as a simple machine, you then teach it how to function”. 80% of individuals that lose 10% or more of their bodyweight, end up gaining 125% of it back. We always hear about the lack of willpower, not being able to keep up with the […]
The Absolute Essential Fatty Acid! Most people have no idea that Omega-3 Fatty Acids are the most important nutrient needed to build your brain, nerves, and every one of your cells…and you can’t make it yourself! That’s why it’s called “essential”, it’s essential you consume it from food sources. But as a society, we are […]
“I just want to taste it…Watermelon Sugar…High”. – Harry Styles Nothing better on a hot summer day then some fresh, crisp, tasty Watermelon! But you might have heard this delicious fruit is not so healthy. How? It’s mostly water for goodness sakes. It’s because it scores high on the Glycemic Index (GI) Scale. And for […]
“Killing me slowly…with this STRESS”. You’re late, the kids are late, you forgot about the deadline, your bestie is having a meltdown, whatever it is, the body sees it all as one thing…STRESS. And as all these stressors start piling up, the body sends out an ALERT to gather the immunity troops, the troops start […]
From kindergarten to senior year, my mom would make me eat an Indian dessert called “Barfi” before I jumped on the bus or drove off in my Pontiac Sunfire (with no AC!). It was made with almonds, ghee (butter), coconut, pistachios, cardamon, and a bunch of other delicious spices. She said it would make me […]
“I’ll give you a few minutes to check the menu, in the meantime, I’ll get you a BIG glass of water”. Ugh, NO…keep your water, bring me some food! Drinking water has become a staple at meals. We drink to make it easier to chew, use it as a weight loss tool (??), or just […]
How many calories should I eat to <insert goal>? A question that never gets old and has just as many answers as there are calories in a Hardee’s MonsterThick Burger (1,420..yikes!). No matter what anyone tells you, the calorie conversation is REAL. I’m not saying you should exclusively focus on calories, but managing your calories […]
The herb has been categorized in Traditional Indian Medicine as a rasayana, a plant promoting longevity, vitality, and happiness. Recently it has become the hottest herb to hit the U.S. shelves, where people are using it for everything from relieving stress & anxiety to increasing libido to immune health.. If you haven’t heard of Ashwagandha, […]
