Eating should be thought of as a hormonal experience. This has implications not only for what you eat, but also how you eat. The same can be said for when you are eating out at a restaurant.
Read MoreI have a good friend who has often been criticized for not eating breakfast. I am sure she has heard "breakfast is the most important meal of the day" too many times to count. But is it really?
Read MoreHealthy fats - as found in bulletproof coffee - will negate the sudden spike in cortisol, causing blood sugar levels to remain at bay. Coconut oil (or ideally brain octane oil - a more potent coconut oil) is so good for brain health and will leave you feeling clear and energized.
Read MoreFructose (the sugar found specifically in fruit) is metabolized differently than other sugars. Whereas glucose (sugar in its simplest form) is digested, absorbed and transported to the liver to be released into the blood stream (after which our cells and muscle tissue use it for energy), only our liver cells can break down fructose, increasing the likelihood that the sugar will be converted to triglycerides
Read MoreBottom line is that every day is different, therefore, your fuel requirements each day will be different. When you overly structure your eating, it means you have lost the moment-to-moment, day-to-day awareness of tuning in and listening to what your body needs.
Read MoreFirst of all, you can't separate the way you feel mentally from the food that you eat. But I don't believe nutrition tells the whole story. I'm evidence that you can eat the right things, move your body every day, get 7-8 hours of high-quality sleep and still struggle with anxiety.
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Are you familiar with "hanger?" That level of hunger that can be best described as a blood sugar drop that leaves you feeling weak, shaky, and irritable? And what if I was to tell you we aren't supposed to feel that way?
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On May 1st, I will be launching my online course, Counting Colors! I couldn't be more excited to share this information, and it will be dedicated to helping you achieve an increased sense of holistic health.
Read MorePeople want structure so badly. It's easy, and our egos love easy. They also love instant gratification, but that's another story for a different day. What works for someone else might not work for you. As soon as you look to an outside source, you have lost that connection to you, your body, and inner alignment.
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This got me thinking about mindfulness as it pertains to making choices. I had once heard that before each choice, there is always a pause, and if you allow yourself to sit in that moment, it helps with self-awareness and realizing the option that would serve you best in the longer term.
Read MoreI often get asked about coconut. It's a food I consume (in its many forms) on a daily basis. Unfortunately, coconut had a bad rap for so long as a saturated fat; but studies are now revealing the truth, and it should have nothing short of superfood status in my book!
Read MoreThis past week, I was talking to a fellow coach about goal-setting, and in particular, the role of the mind and power of belief. We agreed that no matter the circumstance, if one didn'tbelieve that she could achieve her goals, it could present a major hurdle.
Read MoreOur cravings aren't random, but rather a way in which our bodies communicate with us on a daily basis. In fact, your sweet tooth is rarely about the cookie or cake, but attached to something deeper.
Read MoreAs a health coach, I take pride in fueling my body with real, whole foods. I have gotten good at listening to my body over the years...But I wasn’t always this way.
Read More“Wellness” isn’t about a destination or achieving some state of being…it is about the being. It is the verb. The living of wellness. Knowing that what works for one person - what wellness is to someone else - might not be what it is for you.
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Last summer, my husband and I spent 2.5 months abroad backpacking from one European city to the next. I have been wanting to put into words for a while now what the trip meant to me, however it's hard to express. As cliche as it sounds, I guess you could say I "found myself."
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Over the past couple of years, I have done a lot of work on myself. Or should I say, a lot of work on my mentality. I have never believed so firmly in the power of the mind - our thoughts - and how they work to create our reality.
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Yesterday I had the pleasure of being a vendor at the Richmond Weddings Winter Expo. This of course got me thinking how we can use nutrition and holistic health to achieve that feeling we are going for on the big day.
Last week, at the start of the New Year, I wanted to gain some clarity on not only what my business is about, but how I truly envision helping others. What exactly does it mean to be a holistic health coach, and how does this pertain to my audience and clientele? Therefore, I put pen to paper - a powerful tool - and this is what flowed freely from my intuition. This is my message, and I thought it important to share.