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5 Things I Don’t Recommend As A Plant-Based Health Coach

Favorites, Wellness TipOctober 12, 2022

1. Obsessing over protein. All plants contain amino acids in varying amounts that the body naturally turns into protein. As long as you’re eating the rainbow, you’ll get enough protein. 2. Skipping meals to lose weight. Skipping meals can lead to overeating later. Instead, eat colorful fruits and vegetables and follow the plate method to help…

What To Eat On A Whole-Food, Plant-Based Diet (+ A Quick Guide)

Dinner, Fall, Favorites, Wellness Tip, WinterMay 11, 2022

While it’s no secret that food prices are higher these days, you don’t need to spend a lot of money to make Thanksgiving healthy and memorable. These 5 tips that can help keep costs down this Thanksgiving.

5 Tips to Make (a Healthy) Thanksgiving Dinner on a Budget

Dinner, Fall, Favorites, Wellness Tip, WinterNovember 10, 2021

While it’s no secret that food prices are higher these days, you don’t need to spend a lot of money to make Thanksgiving healthy and memorable. These 5 tips that can help keep costs down this Thanksgiving.

How Important Is Breakfast?

Breakfast, Wellness TipOctober 20, 2021

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It’s called Break-Fast b/c is the first meal you have after breaking your morning fast. It’s the meal designed to set you up for the rest of the day.

5 Health Benefits of Following a Plant-Based Diet (Backed by Science)

Recipe, Wellness TipOctober 6, 2021

If you’ve given any thought to living a long healthy life, you have probably thought about your diet. There is one diet that is consistently backed by science, to reduce your risk of disease.

The Truth About Fat

Recipe, Side Dish, Wellness TipSeptember 14, 2021

Dietary fat: is it good or bad? Both! Why? b/c not all fats are created equal. Here’s The Skinny on Fats Heavily processed, hydrogenated “trans” fats used in prepared, packaged foods can be extremely damaging to the body. They can compromise the cardiovascular system, immune system, and contribute to behavior problems. They can also lead to…

3 Reasons Why Fad Diets Fail (+ what really works)

Wellness TipSeptember 1, 2021

What do you think about when you hear of the term “fad diet”? Most of us think: • 30-day challenges. • Cabbage soup diet. • Meal replacement shakes. • A quick way to lose weight. …and chances are you’ve tried at least one of these at some point in your life. By definition, fad diets are plans labeled as a fast…

Immune-Boosting Foods: Fruits & Veggies

Wellness TipMay 13, 2021

The immune system is our best defense against infection and illness. One of the most important things we can do to support a strong immune system is incorporate immune-boosting foods into our diet as much and as often as possible. “… 60 to 80% of our immune system is in our gut and is known as the gut-associated lymphoid tissue (GALT),”…

Myths vs. Facts about Plant-Based Nutrition

Wellness TipApril 22, 2021

Nutrition advice can be overwhelming and confusing especially when it comes to implementing new dietary changes. A trendy (and controversial) topic these days is plant-based nutrition. Should you or should you not remove animal protein from your diet and replace it with plants? But before you decide if plant-based nutrition is right for you, I…

Spruce Up Your Kitchen with My Spring Kitchen Refresh

Wellness TipMarch 31, 2021

Spring cleaning is usually done in closets and other cluttered areas, but it’s important to do a Spring Kitchen Refresh as well. Get in the habit of updating your groceries to match the season by stocking up on spring pantry essentials and spring produce. Here’s a quick guide to help you get started. Spring Pantry…