One of my greatest achievements as a health coach is the fact that I have helped my husband eat less white flour pasta! He struggles with psoriasis and should be avoiding gluten entirely.

Let’s unpack some of the exciting (and preliminary) new research about the link between gut health, mood, and stress. This week we’ll talk about your friendly resident gut microbes, probiotic foods, and supplements, as well as offer some simple recipes to keep your gut and taste buds happy.

Magnesium influences more than 300 biochemical reactions in the body, including blood sugar, blood pressure, and energy production. However, a majority of Americans aren’t getting enough magnesium from their diet, and experts believe that the majority of Americans are living in a deficiency without obvious symptoms—yet. 

Stress affects us all, but we each have a different way of dealing with it. Some of us can quickly move on with our day, some of us can transfer that stress into physical activity, like running. But a large number of us find difficulty coping with life’s challenges and tend to over-analyze and allow our minds to spiral into a dark place that makes carrying on with our day next to impossible.

The goal, however, is removal of the harmful toxins storing themselves in your fat cells that are causing your weight gain and unwell body as a whole.

Smoothies for breakfast is what I recommend to my gut healing and adrenal recovering clients simply because low energy is one of their biggest complaints when they first see me.

Did you know that when you make juice from raw vegetables, your body absorbs the nutrients within 15 seconds?  Talk about an energy shot!  No need to buy those sugary and chemical-ish concoctions from your local drug-store or mini mart. Juicing is an all-natural way to boost your energy and feel amazing!

Who doesn't crave cookie dough from time to time? I know I sure do. But, what I don't love is the belly bloat that accompanies typical store-bought dough. I am always looking for healthier, cleaner versions of desserts so I can enjoy a sweet treat without feeling horrible afterward. This recipe fits the bill. I hope you find it as tasty as I do! This recipe is taken from one of my clean eating programs.

We all have likely known someone who has recently gone through a breast cancer scare or someone who, unfortunately, was diagnosed with it. For this reason, I thought it was important to shed some light on how the liver helps to break down estrogen as well as which metabolites are associated with breast cancer development or prevention.

Smoothies for breakfast are my #1 recommendation to most of my clients struggling with energy issues. Why?

Chronic insomnia is usually tied to an underlying mental or physical issue. In some cases insomnia causes these conditions, in others, the conditions result in insomnia.

“It is health that is real wealth and not pieces of gold and silver.” –Mahatma Gandhi

Following a whole-foods, plant-based diet (WFPB) offers many rewards. Some of the benefits of a WFPB diet include reduced risk of the following:

• obesity

• type 2 diabetes

• heart disease

• hypertension

So many people don’t realize that the world of ‘healthy eating’ isn’t one-size-fits all, which is why it’s so common to give up on the idea of dieting or worse, end up living with unmanaged chronic conditions.

With this blog, I am wanting to bring awareness to the autoimmune disease Lupus. I have had a few people within this month alone tell me they have been recently diagnosed with this condition, and all expressed frustration, confusion, and concern. So, today’s blog is dedicated to this autoimmune disease that can leave one wondering how this just happened?!!

Quick Quiz: How many portions are in a bag of snack-size whole grain crackers?  Or a small bottle of locally pressed juice?  Or a lunchbox pack of granola bars?

You have decided you are finally ready to lose weight as a way of improving your overall health. Whether your motivation to do so stems from your doctor warning you about a lifelong relationship with Type 2 diabetes, or you have decided to take this step as a way of living a full, vital life.  Either way, Congratulations! I know this can be a very scary time for many of you. Insecurity, fear of failing, and feelings of overwhelm are often what leave people in the same spot year after year. The risk of change is riskier than living the same life they already know. Seriously, this is a huge reason many folks do not take that first step toward a healthier lifestyle. People must finally get to a point in which their motivation to change is stronger than their motivation to stay the same.

The word detox has become somewhat trendy on the social media front, and because of this there are definitely mixed messages surrounding what it actually means. Far too often people associate a detox with juice cleanses or restrictive eating plans only. But a well-crafted detox is so much more than that and such an amazing way to truly give your body the rest and rejuvenation it needs while healing it at the same time!