As I'm finishing up my last few weeks of pregnancy (I'm currently at 37.5 weeks!), I'm thinking about all of the crazy changes that will take place once the baby is born. The responsibilities that I have now (which including food shopping, cooking, and cleaning), will need to be passed on to my husband during the first few critical weeks after the delivery of my son. I know there are some supermoms who still cook fresh meals immediately post-baby, but I truly want to try the "sleep … [Read more...]
My Take On Coffee
"So what do you think about coffee?" This is a common question I get in my nutrition practice and at speaking engagements. My answer, "It depends." I think so often we want a simple "yes" or "no" to nutrition questions, but unfortunately, it doesn't work that way. If you find yourself reading a book or listening to a practitioner that states definitive answers to questions like these - run far away. There is so much more to the story. Nutrition and wellness aren't a "one size fits all" kind … [Read more...]
How To Easily Create A Balanced Meal – #RockYourPlate
Counting calories is so last century. I can't stand math and I am against the brainwashing that comes with long-term weighing and measuring. I've spent far too many years calculating how many calories I could have per meal. Been there, done that, no fun. Designing meal plans that require people to religiously count their calories sets them up for a poor relationship to food and 100-calorie snack packs. In fact, we now KNOW that there is SO much more to the story than calories-in vs … [Read more...]
How to handle the holidays.
You did it!! You've made it through two of the many holidays this time of year. Maybe Thanksgiving and Halloween weren't so aligned with your nutrition goals, but they are in the past. You may be sitting there still slapping your forehead (like in those "should've had a V8" commercials) in shame about your choices - but really, what's the point of the blame game? When you evaluate how you did over these two holidays, look at it in a positive light. Remember how many important life lessons … [Read more...]
A Little Rant On Weight Loss And The Scale
It was 8:00 AM and I had just finished up a relaxing yoga session at my yoga studio. I felt like I was walking on cloud nine and had absolutely no worries in the world. There is nothing like starting your day off with yoga or meditation to really set the mood and get you centered, UNLESS, you have the following situation happen to you. You see, as I was walking into the locker room (still in complete zen), I spotted a woman stepping onto a scale. My first impression: Why the heck is there … [Read more...]
Staying Healthy At An All-Inclusive Resort
I was way overdo for a vacation. It had been over 4 years (since our honeymoon) since I took a true vacation. Sure, I flew to FL for a funeral and went on a few long weekends, but a true vacation to me requires traveling in an airplane, shutting off my phone, disconnecting from the internet, and laying by the beach (a lot). This may not be your definition of a true vacation, but it's what my soul craves. My husband and I spent about 2 months (no joke) researching where we should go on … [Read more...]
How Much Protein Should I Eat? Protein = Satiety.
One common question that I often get is, "how much protein should I eat?" Unfortunately, there is no one universal answer to that question. We are all SO very different in our needs. For example, if you are someone with chronic kidney disease, I would absolutely be watching and limiting the amount of protein you consume. If you are an overall healthy individual with a goal of gaining muscle mass, we would shoot higher than the average couch surfer. It's all variable based on your goals, … [Read more...]
Easy Like Sunday Dinner
I love to cook. When I'm stressed out or overwhelmed cooking can become more of a task than a pleasure; however, it doesn't HAVE to be that way. Remember the acronym, KISS - Keep It Simple Stupid? That is exactly what I do. As I mentioned in a previous blog, I have been consuming more fish in my diet. I joined a fish "CSA" program. It's actually called a Fishscription, cute right? I get a box of local, wild fish each week. All I have to do is pick it up from my farmer's market, which … [Read more...]
There Is Life Beyond Bagels For Breakfast
Whenever I consult individuals about a lower carbohydrate diet there is always one concerning question: “So what can you eat for breakfast?” The grocery retailers would have you believe that breakfast cereals, oatmeal, bagels, fruit, and juice are the essentials to a “complete and balanced breakfast.” Early morning business meetings further confirm that the traditional breakfast choices are muffins, croissants, bagels, and doughnuts washed down by sugared coffee and juice. With all of these … [Read more...]
Coco-what?
Oh food industry, you’ve done it again. Turning something that should be simple into a science experiment and causing mass confusion amongst the general public. What started as a delicious concoction in a can is now showing up in the milk aisle, next to peanut and almond butters, amongst the yogurts, coffee creamers, kefirs, and even in the ice cream dessert section of your grocery store. One must scrutinize a label before seeing the word “coconut” and calling it fair game. As much as I’d love … [Read more...]
