What is Metabolism?
You hear a lot about metabolism these days. You probably know that if your metabolism is too slow you can gain weight or have a hard time losing weight. But what exactly does this all mean? Well, the simple definition of “metabolism” is that it is a series...
6 Steps to Prevent or Help Reverse Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is on the rise at an alarming rate. According to a 2014 report from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 29 million people in the United States have diabetes, up from the previous estimate of 26 million in 2010. The report...
Glorious Greens
Glorious Greens - Why Should You Eat Them Daily? I LOVE greens. I grew up in the South eating leafy greens like turnip greens, collard greens and cabbage. But I've found that many people avoid eating them. They often assume that they won't enjoy them and even more...
Self-Care is Key to your Health
So many of us are busy and driven these days, taking care of others and "getting it done". It's easy to let self-care take a back seat or just drop it all together. Do you find that you are doing for everyone else but not taking care of yourself? Are you running to...
Sweet Potato Lentil Soup
Are you looking for a healthy, vegan soup that will satisfy you on a cold winter evening? Here is a soup that fits the bill. This is my delicious Sweet Potato Lentil Soup. It is full of protein, fat, fiber and lots of great nutrients including Vitamin A, several B...
Why Should You Do An Elimination Diet?
Doing an Elimination Diet can be a key step in beginning to find the root cause of your health issues. So, when I work with clients, I often have them do an Elimination Diet before we do any other work. If you're like a lot of people, you probably don't know what...
Life Can Throw You A Curve Ball
Have you found that it’s easy to do things when everything is going right? It’s easy get up in the morning if you go to bed on time. It’s easy to ride your bike when you don’t have a headwind. It’s easy to eat well when you make time to shop, prepare healthy meals and...
5 Benefits of Turmeric
Turmeric is the primary spice in curry and is a member of the ginger family. It has been used for centuries to add flavor and color to food and as an ancient medicinal remedy for the treatment of many symptoms and ailments. Turmeric is an excellent source...
Mindful Splurging in Ireland
My husband and I just got back from an amazing trip to Ireland. The scenery was spectacular, the history was rich, we had great friends to share the experience with and the meals were delicious and um, not exactly in line with my normal, healthy eating habits. I...
Plan for Success
Well, it’s Sunday night and I am sitting here planning for the week ahead. I find myself wondering how many of you actually schedule and plan out your entire week. So many of you have been asking me how I find the time to run my health coaching business, continually...
