Why Do “Bad” Foods Taste So Good?
Have you ever noticed that foods that aren’t exactly “good” for you seem to taste amazing? It’s kind of like Mother Nature is playing a practical joke… but there are a few reasons this happens. Many “crave-worthy” foods are loaded with sugar, salt, fat, and empty calories. Our brains are hardwired to crave tasty, high-energy […]
Top 10 Foods To Show Your Heart Some Love ❤️
I’ve got some great info today to help you show your heart some love (just in time for Valentine’s Day!). Most of the time when it comes to health and fitness, we talk about what NOT to eat. Today I’m flipping that and focusing on WHAT to eat to help lower your LDL (aka “bad” […]
How To Meal Prep If You Hate Leftovers
Tell me if you can relate… A lot of people tell me one of the reasons they don’t meal prep is because either they or someone in their home won’t eat leftovers. Understandable! But guess what? It’s still possible to get all of the time-saving and stress-busting benefits of meal prepping WITHOUT having to eat […]
Sneaky Ways to Eat More Veggies
Shocking stat! Only 1 out of every 10 people eat enough of this food group … Even though these foods help keep your heart healthy … your skin glowing … your energy high … your hormones balanced … and your tummy happy. PLUS, they can also help boost your mood AND manage your weight, while […]
Eat This to Boost Your Workouts
Do you love “hacks” when it comes to fitness and health? I know I do! Well, these fruits and veggies below can help power up your workouts and recovery in a big way … And I bet the next time you see them in the grocery store, you’ll look at them in a whole new […]
How Hidden AGEs are Secretly Aging You
Today’s topic may make you rethink how you cook your meals, i.e., more salads and less flame-roasted burgers! It has to do with a gooey, disease-promoting substance that can build up in your body because of 1) the foods you eat and 2) how you prepare them. Here’s a visual: picture your grill after you’ve […]