Jotting down everything you eat throughout the day can unlock so many clues as to what foods work best for you, and what foods may be negatively affecting you without you even realizing. It can be as simple as carrying a small notebook around in your purse, or even as quick as downloading a Food Journaling app on your phone to keep track. There are many a great ones to choose from if you search for food journaling in your phone's app store. Here's what you'll discover about

Simple Healthy Household Cleaners to help you get ready for your summer guest.

You already know that eating vegetables is essential for your health, but which section of the store do you get them from? Vegetables come fresh, frozen, and canned and many people wonder what the difference is between them. After all, aren't they all vegetables? Here's what you should know about each. 1. Canned Vegetables Canned vegetables tend to be more processed. While these are handy to keep around, especially during the seasons of the year where storms can keep you

Countless top-of -the-line skincare products line the shelves at your favorite stores--and most come with a price tag that will make your heart skip a beat. Taking care of your skin is of utmost importance, especially with each passing year as your skin naturally ages. First things first --what you put inside of your body daily helps regenerate your skin cells and gives you that healthy-looking, glowing skin. Healthy from the inside out is a real thing -- so being mindful o

We've talked about how to prioritize tasks that must get done, but what about making time for more of what you love? Do you ever feel like you're giving too much of yourself? Now that it's spring, there's no better time to do some spring cleaning for your personal life to get back more of what you put out there. Here are ways to bring that into fruition! 1. Be honest with yourself If you could create your perfect life, what would it be? Write down the things that you would

You had the best intentions of using up those leftovers from the weekend. At first, your Meal Prep Sunday seemed like a dream idea. You'd prep food for the week, have it all stored and ready, and you'd have a home cooked meal very day without much effort. But by day #3 of it, your family is giving you the side-eye, and you can no longer bear to eat the same dish again. I feel you. It happens to us all. We all want to make use of our leftovers, but we get bored, and food

That tiredness, bloating, skin rash or brain fog you've been experiencing could be the result of food intolerance's. These discomforts we tend to write off as normalcy can be directly related to what you're eating, and the way to know for sure if what you're eating is causing you trouble is to try an elimination diet. To make it simple, an elimination diet consists of you avoiding certain foods for a few weeks. After you get these foods out of your system, you'll begin rein

Whether it be emotionally charged, out out of boredom, or pure mindlessness while at the table -- overeating is something we've all done at some point. Our culture tends to overeat in general with large portions than ever, but you'd be surprised how much smaller of a portion you can eat and feel satisfied. Somewhere along the way, we've been programmed to eat until we are full, instead of eating enough to satisfy our hunger and return to neutral. Whatever reason it may be to

With so many contradictory claims when it comes to eating healthy, it can be hard to know what to eat and what to avoid. This confusion leads so many to throw their hands up altogether and fell those feelings of "why even try?!" Even foods touted as healthy can still cause your discomfort. Bloating is our bodies attempt to let us know it disagrees with something we gave it and can be a big clue to the type of foods you should cut down on or avoid. Here are a few of the main

Breaking habits can be even harder than starting new habits --wouldn't you agree? Especially when those habits are related to your health. If you tend to gravitate toward unhealthy junk foods, it can be a considerable struggle to change your eating habits to incorporate healthier items. There are a few reasons why this is so difficult to do, and even better, there are several tricks you can implement to get over that hump. Today we're speaking specifically to breaking the j

All fat is NOT created equal! Fat is one of the three critical macro-nutrients; along with protein and carbohydrates. Some fats are super-health-boosting; and, others are super-health-busting. Healthy-building fats support your brain, hormones, immune system, heart health, and moods. Healthy-bust fats pretty much bust all these (brain, hormones, immune system, heart health, and moods). So, this is why the information I'm sharing today is so important. Health-Boosting Fats

5 Recommendations for a Healthy New Year! Does it seem like the year fly by faster each year? Sometimes I can't believe how fast they go by, and this year is no exception. We get wrapped up in our schedules, and before we know it, we're making holiday plans again with our loved ones. Same goes for New Year's Resolutions. We proudly proclaim them at then beginning of each year with the best of intentions. We really mean to accomplish them, but nearly all of them fall flat

Do you ever feel a bit "overextended" in the belly after a meal? Perhaps "gassy?" Have you ever carried a "food baby?" Well, bloating is common. Up to 25-30% of people experience it regularly. It happens when you have trouble digesting. The symptoms come from excess gas, reactions to food, or food not moving through you as well as it could. There are many reasons you might experience these symptoms. Maybe because of a serious condition (disease), or a food allergy or in

The holiday season brings a great deal of joy and warmth along with it. There's something extra special about this time of year -- but it doesn't come without fault. A great deal of added stress is seemingly dumped on our plates, and it can be hard to catch our breath. The pressure of finding gifts, rushing around in the hustle and bustle to visit everyone, having people visit you, getting to see relatives you miss and even having to deal with those that aren't always a jo

Well, yes, they do really work. The fact is, science shows definite health benefits for people who use mindfulness and meditation. Before we dive in, let's just make sure we're on the same page when we say "mindfulness" and "meditation." "Meditation" is the ancient practice of connecting the body and mind to become more self-aware and present. It's often used to calm the mind, ease stress, and relax the body. Practicing "mindfulness" is one of the most popular ways to medit

Whether holiday travel plans, vacations, or work has you on the road, it can certainly disrupt your usual routine and throw you off track. So how do you still get in a workout and eat right even when you're miles away from home? It's absolutely possible with some intention setting and pre-planning. You may have to be traveling, but taking the to take care of you is critical no matter where you are. Here's how to do it without it feeling like a chore. Tip #1 - Check out your

If you don't love cooking, maybe I can help to make it more fun for you? I know that sometimes I don't find cooking to be all that fun. I can get into a rut just like everyone else. So that's way I've listed my best "fun" cooking tips for you. Tip #1 - Fun Cooking Check out new recipes. Sometimes just seeing the beautiful food photos and reading the recipe can spark some inspiration and fun in your kitchen. You can head to our local bookstore. Or look up your favorite nutrit

Behold, the season of all the good food is upon us. I've spoken to so many of you about what your biggest health struggle is over the holidays, and inevitably, food is a huge one. You feel like you undo all of your hard work throughout the year in these last few months, only to start the new year off with new plans of getting your health in order again. And the majority of us stay on the cycle for our whole lives. Sound familiar? I want you to feel like this year is differ

The odds are that you or someone you know experiences heartburn. Around half of North American adults experience it at least once per month. Somewhere between 10-20% have it at least once per week! Heartburn, also known as reflux, occurs when the strong acid in your stomach creeps up into your esophagus. It can feel like a burning sensation; hence the name "heartburn." Other common symptoms include bloating, burping, difficulty swallowing, or a sore throat. Often there is

Do you faithfully begin your day with a cup of coffee? Statistics say over 2 billion cups of coffee are consumed worldwide each day, so, chances are, your're a coffee drinker. Sometimes it feels like the only way to add some pep in your step is to fill up your mug with some fresh coffee, doesn't it? A cup of coffee isn't a bad thing, but having an arsenal of ways to boost your energy without caffeine is beneficial, so here are some ways to do just that... See the sunshine Po