Eat Food ~ Real Food

One of my favorite quotes is by Michael Pollen: “Eat food, not too much, mostly plants.” The first two words of this quote are super-important and sometimes super difficult if you are eating the Standard American Diet (SAD). Eat food – Real Food: Vegetables, fruits, 

Protein Energy Balls ~ for the Holidays and Beyond…

  Ingredients: – 1 cup rolled oats – 1 tsp chia seeds – 3/4 cup almond butter – 2 tablespoons almond milk – 2-1/2 tsp raw honey – 1 tsp vanilla extract – 1/4 cup cacao powder – Optional additions: craisins, finely chopped almonds, walnuts  

Planning for Success during the Holidays…

Most holiday meals are carb overloads. Stuffing and casseroles and freshly baked bread — it’s all delicious, but not a great variety of nutrients. Make sure you’re eating enough protein & fiber with every meal, which will help you feel fuller for longer. Fill your 

Finding the Balance Between Healthy & Guilt-Free with Holiday Food

Those tantalizing smells that pierce the air during the holidays can send our self-control right out the window. Do you find you eat foods you wouldn’t usually eat during the holidays, and maybe eat more than you usually would, as well? I know I do,