From magazines to celebrity interviews to the news, diet myths and fads pop up daily. “Drink this, cut out that, don’t eat after 6pm, etc.” fills the headlines on a daily basis. These myths confuse people into thinking that losing weight and/or being healthy is about doing one thing.  Nothing could be further from the… Read More 5 Diet Myths to Ditch

We’ve all been taught that “milk does a body good”, but is that true if you experience lactose intolerance? Well, the answer is yes! Lactose intolerance is actually not an allergy. It occurs in individuals who don’t produce enough lactase, which is the enzyme that breaks down lactose, or milk sugar. And while it may… Read More The Low-Down on Lactose Intolernace

Did you know February is National Heart Health Month? Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, for men and women. One in four women’s deaths are due to heart disease. Time to change that! There are many things you can do to lower your chance of getting of a heart… Read More 5 Red and Pink foods for Your Heart

Have you ever tried a monthly challenge before? I love these mini challenges, because you push hard for one month and establish habits that will stick with you long term. February is a perfect month to start, because lucky for you, it’s the shortest month of the year! You can come up with your own… Read More 5 Heart Healthy Challenges for You to Try this Month

This Valentine’s Day there is nothing women love more than roses than a few of their favorite things, red wine and dark chocolate. On a normal basis, we read studies saying these tasty indulgences might actually be good for us! Could this possibly be true? YES it can! Red wine contains resveratrol which is a… Read More 5 Ways to Include Your Favorite Indulgences for a Healthy Valentine’s Day