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. …
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 …
It’s amusing how one can go literally years without getting sick or injured, then all of the sudden your body decides to give you hell. That was me this entire month of August. And now that I think of it, amused might be the wrong word choice. From terrible back strains, multiple doctor visits, a …
When you hear the word “addiction”, what comes to mind? Maybe some scary drugs like meth, tobacco, cocaine? Ever thought of sugar? Few would think to include sugar in the list of terrible substances and destructive behaviors that are addictive and devastating to lives. However, current However, current research has shown that processed sugar can be …
This post contains affiliate links. Did you know that sitting for 8-12 hours each day can be just as harmful to your health as smoking? Ya. I was shocked when I heard that too. Sitting for prolonged periods of time increases our risk for chronic disease (just like smoking). This hardly seems fair when our …
If you struggle with dry skin you’re going to LOVE this DIY coconut sugar scrub and coconut soap. I tend to have a problem with dry skin, especially in the winter. These soaps help keep my skin hydrated and NEVER oily. It’s quite the miracle. I’m a huge fan of coconut oil. Call me basic, …
With Thanksgiving coming up and Christmas only a month away, the most festive time of year is here! With the holiday season comes family gatherings and other social commitments. For the fitness fanatics and health nuts this time of year can be more stressful than fun. Cakes, cookies, and other sweets seem to be everywhere taunting us. …
When it comes to health and wellness, relationships may seem completely unrelated. At least that was the case with me until recently. Of course, my relations with family, friends, and peers are priceless to me, but I failed to make the connection of how relationships influence my overall wellness. I admit it’s quite sad and …