It is finally spring! Many women this time of year start thinking about taking off the sweatpants and pulling out the bikinis. With this wardrobe change tends to come crazy fad diets, cleanses and multiple trips to the gym. Women search Pinterest, their favorite magazine or their favorite celebrity’s blog to see how to get… Read More 5 Reasons to Skip the Spring Cleanse

When most people thin bikini eating or summer prep, they think less. Less food, skip meals, smaller portions of everything, but that is not always the answer! In order to lose weight or lean out you have to eat; the key is paying attention to what you eat and how much. The diet world convinces… Read More 5 Foods to Stock to Look and Feel Your Best

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

Did you know that one in every three deaths in women is attributed to heart disease?  This makes it the leading cause of death in women according to the Center for Disease Control. This Friday, the American Heart Association is encouraging people of all ages, men and women alike, to wear red to promote awareness… Read More 5 Reasons to Wear Red

January is coming to an end. You were so passionate about your new year’s resolutions, but it has been a few weeks, the holidays are over and reality has kicked in. Routine is back in action and staying motivated is easier said than done. Are you having a hard time staying on track? That’s normal!… Read More Stay on Track with Your New Year’s Resolutions

You know eating fruits, vegetables, and whole grains is great for your health, you hear it everywhere, but do you know exactly why? Not only are these foods full of vitamins and minerals, but there are so many hidden properties in these yummy superfoods that keep your body strong and feeling great! Just like you… Read More 5 Superfoods for a New and Improved You!