Tag Archives: Eating healthy

You know that age old saying, “Go Big or Go Home”? Well, it might not be entirely accurate. Especially when it comes to maintaining a healthy and well-balanced diet. Extreme forms of dieting (such as restrictive diets and juice cleanses) are unhealthy and aren’t maintainable. Don’t bite off more than you can ...

Snacks- can either be your friend or foe. Do you have control when it comes to snacking or are you one of those people who once you start, you can’t stop? Snacking can get pretty tricky – many have appealing packaging which try to entice you through colorful images and ...

It’s officially that time of year again! Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and the holidays don’t tend to slow down for a while after that. While this usually means lots of time with friends, family, and other loved ones, this can also be a stressful time for those of ...

November challenge! Build your grocery list around foods that are in season! Why? #1: foods that are in-season are more flavorful! #2: Fresh fruits and veggies from the vine have more nutrients and antioxidants. And #3: seasonal produce is better for the environment. Basically, it’s a win-win all around! So…what’s in ...

I’ll do just about anything to ensure I get a good night’s sleep. I’ve tried everything from eliminating coffee completely in the afternoon, to different drinks and supplements that supposedly help you sleep better. I avoid eating dinner too close to bed time because I know it can cause trouble ...

Most of us, no matter how experienced or confident we are, have experienced that feeling of walking into a crowded gym and feeling completely overwhelmed. Maybe you don’t like it when someone takes the treadmill right next to you (when there are ten open ones elsewhere…) or maybe you like ...

One of my favorite memories of my childhood is the smell of my mom’s homemade pasta sauce. Using my great-great grandmother’s recipe, and a few tweaks of her own, she’d spend the whole morning chopping, sautéing, and perfecting the most delicious marinara sauce you’ll ever taste. Then, she’d let it ...

If I can call it a salad, that means it’s healthy right? Some of us may wish this was true, but unfortunately it’s not. I’ll say it loud for the people in the back, not all salads are created equal! We look at salads as a healthy alternative. In some ...

Does anyone else feel like winter lasted 2000 years? Or is it just me. Thank goodness it’s almost April!! If you can’t already tell, I loathe winter. My body is craving sunshine, warmth, and most importantly – fresh, local produce. Buying in-season is one of the best things you can ...