Did you know that many people consider the holiday season the most stressful time of the year? The pressure to feel joyous and merriment throughout December and into the New Year can be overwhelming. While you want to enjoy yourself and this festive time of year, it can be hard.   Often, people turn to…

Did you know that Mindful Eating Month is celebrated the whole month of January?   Every New Year people make the resolution to “stick to their diet.” However, this diet resolution can lead to an unhealthy relationship with food and body. Put your best foot forward and start your New Year on a positive note…

What better way to ring in the new decade than to pop open a bottle of champagne? This bubbly drink is most often consumed by many on New Year’s Eve. Hence, December 31st has been declared National Champagne Day! In 1662 English Scientist Christopher Merret conducted experiments with sugar that created a secondary fermentation that…

There’s only ONE day left in 2018! That is just crazy to me. The year went so quickly!   If you’re like most people, you probably started this year with hopes that you would find a diet you like and stick with it. However, as the end of the year nears, you realized that you…

The holidays are an enjoyable time, but between the planning, cooking, cleaning and spending time with families and friends it can become very stressful.  It can be easy to get lost in the shuffle of the holidays, but I am here to help you!   Here are 6 tips to keep you mindful and cheerful…

As our beloved 2015 comes to an end, we have time to reflect on the many changes and nuances that have developed over the last twelve months. One thing that has notably taken off is food terminology. Trendy food terms have become so ubiquitous in our society that some words have even been granted their…

Health and fitness seem to be on everybody’s mind this season. With New Year’s just around the corner, you’re probably busy worrying about your own New Year’s resolution list. I want to challenge you to ditch your list of New Year’s resolutions and instead set goals for yourself. There are many ways to make changes…

I recently sent a survey to my followers inquiring what are their biggest health challenges over the upcoming holiday season from Thanksgiving to New Years.  I was blown away by the number of responses I got and  I promised that I would share the results, so here goes.   46% of people said they get…