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There are No Bad Foods
Truly, there are no bad foods and I'm here to tell you why. {Please note, if you are allergic or have a legit medical reason to avoid a certain food, please do so. That is NOT what this post is about.} In the health and nutrition world, it is becoming more common to...
The Benefits of NOT Working Out
Let's talk about the benefits of NOT working out. After running the Huntsville half marathon on Saturday, I planned to take a couple days off from working out like I usually do after a race, but then I wasn't feeling well and suddenly it's been 4 days since I last...
Healthy Eating on a Budget
I recently gave a presentation for a group of college students about healthy eating on a budget. This is a topic that I have learned a lot about in the last year, since starting my own business and working for myself full-time. So I am sharing some of my tips and...
Weight Set Point Theory: Your Body Wants to be a Certain Size
Having read recently books like Body Kindness and Health at Every Size, I've been thinking more and more about the Weight Set Point Theory. Essentially, the Weight Set Point Theory is that your body wants to be in a certain weight range (and likely not the weight YOU...
Snacking Made Easy with Grab the Gold Snack Bars
I am a big fan of snacking. When on-the-go I always carry a bar with me and Grab the Gold snack bars are a great plant-based, nutritious option! Ideally, not going longer than 3-4 hours without eating something so that you avoid the "hangry" stage where you're so...
Is a Pre and Post Workout Snack Necessary?
As a sports dietitian, I talk a lot with clients about pre and post workout nutrition. But is a pre and/or post workout snack necessary? Well... it depends! Pre Workout Nutrition The goal behind pre workout nutrition is two-fold. If you're going to be doing an...
Green Smoothie Recipe Roundup – In Time for St. Patty’s Day!
You may know by now that I love smoothies. I used to be a cereal and milk for breakfast kind of gal but it did not keep me feeling full and I was missing so many important nutrients! So now I make a smoothie every morning. Smoothies are a great way to get in foods you...
