When I first started working as a diabetes educator, I found there was one important topic that was rarely discussed. When a patient newly diagnosed with diabetes came into my office, many times they had already been provided with basic education on a variety of topics by their physician and endocrinologist. They often had a […]
Nutrition News
Should You Try DNA Testing for Weight Loss?
Whether you’ve been working towards a weight loss goal for a while or are just starting out your journey, you might be wondering what you can do to optimize your success. I’m not talking about crash diets or extreme exercise routines. Nope, I’m talking about a tool that can help you achieve lasting, sustainable results […]
How to Live Your Best Life Every Day & Contest Announcement!
Life is so busy at times that it can be hard to break away from the constant to-do list to focus on what’s really important. Now that I have children, I realize even more how essential it is to take a few minutes each day to make sure we laugh, have fun, and just enjoy […]
3 Questions on Intermittent Fasting for Weight Loss, Answered
You might’ve spotted something about intermittent fasting on your news feed. Or maybe a friend or coworker recently raved about how it helped them reach their goal weight. Regardless of how you might have heard of it, your interest is piqued and you want to learn more. Well, you’ve come to the right place! Today, […]
How to Host An Avocado Party & Celebrate All Things Avocado
How to Host An Avocado Party & Celebrate All Things Avocado Have you ever loved a food so much you wanted to throw a party to celebrate it? Thanks to my partnership with the Hass Avocado Board and Love One Today® I was able to do just that. When they asked me to throw a […]
Three Simple Ways to Stay Healthy During Back to School Season
And just like that summer is slowly winding down and back to school season is in full swing. If you are a parent, chances are your days have been jam-packed with shopping for school supplies, first day of school outfits, and all of those last-minute back to school must-haves. But as you run around getting […]
How to Prevent Strep Throat Naturally
If your family has been dealing with repeated bouts of strep throat, there is good news. You can put an end to the struggle and prevent catching strep throat naturally with a few simple at home remedies. This past year has been a challenge for my family. It all started with one innocent visit to […]
Why You Need Omega-3s When Breastfeeding & 3 Easy Ways to Eat More
Omega-3 fatty acids are vital to both mother and baby, yet many of us fall short in eating enough. As a mom of two, I was lucky enough to breastfeed both of my boys through their first year of life. This wasn’t only a beautiful bonding experience, but breastfeeding also offers many benefits to […]
Is Your Collagen Supplement Really Working?
If you have been taking collagen supplements to tighten your skin, you may just be wasting your money. Find out what really works instead. No doubt you have heard of adding collagen to your diet. You may even be sipping on a beverage with collagen powder mixed in right now. The collagen craze is so […]
Slimmed Down Black Forest Cake Recipe to Celebrate National Black Forest Cake Day
It’s National Black Forest Cake Day! You read that right- there is actually a cake holiday. Aren’t you glad I didn’t let you miss this one?! Have you been telling yourself you can’t have cake? If so, why? Is it a food you feel like once you start eating you can’t stop? Or do you […]