How to Stick to a Healthy Diet When it comes to following a healthy diet, getting started is the easy part, but sticking to those changes for the long-term is tough. Whether it’s a party, a vacation, or a late night on the couch that derails your game plan, keeping those healthy habits going is often…
12 Reasons You’re Not Losing Weight Feel you are eating well and exercising regularly but the scale just won’t budge? It’s only human nature to get frustrated by this and wonder if you will ever get those pounds off, but it is likely not as complicated as you think. More often than not, people are…
Why Calorie Restriction doesn’t Work Think that calories are the key to weight loss? Think again. Calories have been touted as the source of weight gain and the key to weight loss, however, that is truly not the case. In fact, the calories in vs. calories out model is fundamentally flawed and, in order to…
How to Eat Healthy Anywhere Although many people worry about what to eat when they are on the road or traveling, it’s actually quite simple. In fact, it doesn’t matter if you are at a gas station, a coffee shop or a fast food restaurant, there is always a healthy option. So, in order to…
4 Reasons to Always Read the Ingredients I constantly talk about the importance of reading the ingredient list, and yet, every day people fail to do so. People opt for items they think are healthy choices only to later realize that they were duped by good marketing and labeling. The good news is, you don’t need…
How to Spot a Fake Sourdough Sourdough is hands down healthiest type of bread. Made with only three ingredients; flour, water and salt, sourdough is simple and natural, the way bread should be. However, with the rise in popularity of sourdough, and all of its health benefits, food companies and grocery stores are jumping on…
Why Balancing Blood Sugar is Key The term blood sugar is likely one that you have heard thrown around by health professionals, including myself, without knowing exactly what it means. Although many people recognize that their blood sugar is important, few recognize how it affects them on a daily basis, and how balancing their blood…
Cow’s Milk: Good or Bad? Dairy is one of the most contentious issues in the nutrition community and heavily debated as to whether it is beneficial or detrimental to health. Although cow’s milk has been a staple food for many cultures for centuries, in the past number of years it has come under heavy fire…
What is “processed food” anyway? It goes without saying that real food is always the best choice when it comes to nutrition, and although processed food should be limited, not all processed food is a bad choice. In fact, some processed food items are still very healthy options and can help you save time and…
9 Well-Balanced Meal Ideas Whether you are eating breakfast, lunch or dinner, creating a balanced meal is key to ensuring that you are nourished, satisfied, and energized. Although it might seem like a complicated formula, creating a balanced meal is actually quite simple, and once you know how to do it, you will be able to…
What Your Cravings Really Mean Whether it’s the saltiness of potato chips, the richness of chocolate, or the creaminess of ice cream, food cravings are something that we have all experienced. They often come out of nowhere and can be difficult to overcome until you indulge in that salty, rich or creamy treat. However, cravings…
Why a Calorie is not a Calorie Of all of the nutrition dogma out there, the concept that a “calorie is a calorie” is one of the most confused. The idea that simply counting calories and following the “calories in, calories out” philosophy is the answer to health and weight is highly misunderstood. It is…
The Brown Food Myth “Brown rice is healthier than white rice.” “Brown bread is healthier than white bread.” “Brown sugar is healthier than white sugar.” “Brown eggs are healthier than white eggs.” Have you heard these lines before? Most likely yes. For years we have been told that brown foods are healthier than white foods,…
Why Sleep is Your Secret Weight Loss Tool When it comes to weight loss, diet and exercise are two of the biggest topics of conversation. People are constantly searching for the best diet, and hitting the gym to help “burn off” the pounds, however, sleep is one of the most commonly forgotten pieces of the…
6 Weeknight One-Pan Meals I’ve shared a ton of one-pan meals and one-pot dishes on the blog, why? Because that’s exactly how I like to cook myself! After a long day at work, it can be tough to get motivated in the kitchen, but that’s where one-pan meals come in. Simply pop them in the…