Chewy! Delicious! Dare I say…”moist.” Why does that word gross so many people out? I said it just to spite those of you who hate that word, because it is a perfectly wonderful word. But listen, these cookies take all of like 5 minutes to prep and 10 minutes to bake. They are so good! […]
Nutrition
Healthy Costco Finds–Shopping List & Recipes
I freaking love Costco! Nothing makes me feel more ‘merican than purchasing way too much food in bulk. Why yes I need 18 lemons, 320 granola bars, and 7 pounds of meat. But seriously, I love that Costco has so many healthy options that you can freeze and have on-hand. It makes healthy eating so […]
Healthy and Easy Breakfast Ideas for Busy Moms
I know you’ve seen it on like every single food pyramid chart since you were a kid. Super Healthy Sally with her little pigtails is at the table with her “wholesome breakfast.” In front of her is her whole grain cereal, some cut up fruit, and a tall glass of OJ. Well, guess what? Sally […]
The Un-diet: Supplements That Don’t Suck
I am a firm believer in eating REAL, minimally processed foods the majority of the time. That said, we are moms, we are busy, and this is the reality of life. Supplements can be a great gapstop in you nutrition overhaul. We all need a quick source of nutrients on those insane days where adequate nutrition […]
Why we bloat around our period, and 5 tips to ease the suffering!
You know that heavy feeling you get when your period is coming. You probably feel like a cross between a sloth and a beached whale. And so you shuffle to your closet to find a loose-fitting shirt and then throw on those high-waisted yoga pants, tucking that protruding tummy into those beauties like a sausage […]
Eating distracted makes you eat more!
Hey, you, scrolling through your phone chomping on that burrito. Save this post to read later, and put down the phone! Trust me. Finish that delicious burrito free of distractions. Not only does eating without distractions make your food taste better (anecdotally), but it also helps you better control portions, minimizes mindless snacking later in […]
5 Tips for Making Healthy Foods…Yummier! (And food blogs I LOVE)
Healthy food doesn’t need to taste like ass! We tend to use the terms “diet” and “healthy eating” interchangeably. No!!! A diet is where you restrict. You punish. You SUBMIT. Healthy eating, on the other hand, is about choosing foods that most optimally nourish your body and soul. You are the EMPOWERED. You hold the […]
8 Real Life Tips to Tackle Picky Toddler Eating
“Did you seriously just cut that sandwich? Now that sandwich is a piece of shit. I’m not going to eat it. And, besides, if I were to ask you to cut it, I would have wanted it cut diagonally. Triangles, lady. I like the triangles. What the hell is wrong with you?” That’s what […]
Healthy “Cheats”: How Dessert Can Help You Reach Your Physique Goals (Plus my 3 favorite healthy baking blogs)
An apple a day keeps the doctor away. Blah. Blah. Blah. What if I told you a dessert a day kept the doctor away, too? I’d be your best friend. Guess we’re pals now. I indulge each and every day and I’d encourage you to do the same. I told this to a nutrition client […]
Collagen Protein: 5 Health Benefits for Women
Each and every morning I start the day with two scoops of Vital Proteins Pasture-Raised, Grass-Fed Collagen Peptides in my coffee. If this were a multi-level marketing product, I’d be the triple gold star marketer of the year. I recommend it to nearly every nutrition client of mine. I’m a firm believer in getting food from […]