Have you noticed that everyone is talking about the keto diet? Keto has definitely turned into a buzzword and I know quite a few people who are trying it out. As a certified nutritionist, I get asked about the keto diet quite a bit. So what’s all the fuss about? Why is it so trendy? …
*This post contains affiliate links. I use to think essential oils was just another marketing scheme designed to take all my money. And although I’m not so sure about some of the claims behind oils, I’m more of a believer in them now that I’ve actually used some. My first experience with essential oils was …
Healthy eating is and should be a pretty simple concept, yet it’s very difficult for so many people. via GIPHY Heck, it’s hard for me and healthy eating is part of my job description. Nearly all of us know the basics of proper eating. Eat your veggies, get enough protein, try not to eat your …
*This post contains affiliate links. Finding a phenomenal skin care product that works from a brand you trust can be such a pain. I’ve pretty much tried every drugstore brand of face washes and moisturizes out there and have been disappointed by all of them. I finally just resorted to only using coconut oil because …
We all know that we should reduce our sugar intake. Too much processed sugar is linked to inflammation, disease, bad skin, weight gain, and lowered immunity. But let’s be honest. It’s not fun or easy to give up our favorite sweet treats. Trust me, as a certified nutritionist and girl with a MAJOR sweet tooth, …
It’s recommended that we aim for about 5-9 servings of fruits and veggies per day, or roughly 2.5 to 6.5 cups of fruits and veggies each day. Sadly, only a measly 10% of American’s will actually get enough fruits and veggies each day. Why does this matter? Will eating more fruits and veggies really improve …
The winter months can leave your skin feeling dry, patchy, and far from glowing. You’ve tried everything from expensive creams to face massages but nothing seems to help that glow you’ve been looking for. Luckily, there are some natural remedies that you can do each day that can dramatically improve the look of your skin. …
Less than 10% of American’s will follow through with their New Year resolutions. It’s a sad but true fact. According to StatisticBrain.com, losing weight is the number one goal set by American’s in 2015. Sadly, only 8% of Americans followed through with their resolution. Too often sleeping in wins over working out. Pizza beats salad. Netflix …
Did you know that 1 out of 3 Americans don’t get enough sleep? And by “enough” sleep I mean at least 7 hours for adults ages 18-60. Frankly, I’m not surprised. I hear all the time from co-workers, friends, and family about frequent late night outings and waking up far too early. I get tired just …
Halloween is almost here and things are getting pretty spooky! I figured now is the perfect time to cover one of the scariest topics in health and wellness…SLEEP DEPRIVATION! Ok, so there are scarier topics, but not getting enough sleep can have some pretty scary consequences. Sleeping is super critical for a healthy, happy, and …