Your Healthy Living Checklist: 5 Simple Things You Can Do To Achieve Good Health

January 24, 2018

Wanna know a secret? Good health is actually very simple. Much simpler than the diet and weight loss industry wants you to think it is. Let me explain… Beginners often find themselves confused over conflicting nutrition advice, or worry about how much cardio vs weights they should be doing. Should they be eating meat or … More Your Healthy Living Checklist: 5 Simple Things You Can Do To Achieve Good Health

The Most Important Thing You Can Do For Your Health (that no one talks about)

November 14, 2017

Spoiler alert: It isn’t a new supplement or fad diet, or even any specific eating pattern at all….It’s cooking. Still with me? Great! I hope you aren’t disappointed to find out that there is still no magic bullet for good health. There is no single pill, shake, or even food that can prevent the myriad … More The Most Important Thing You Can Do For Your Health (that no one talks about)

Should You Eat McDonalds New Whole Grain Banana Chocolate Chunk Muffin?

April 18, 2018

McDonalds has done it again. I guess I can’t be too annoyed because they’re always giving me great content to write about! This time their latest radio ad is all about their new banana chocolate chunk muffin. Made with REAL bananas and a whopping 8 grams of whole grains. Perfect with that morning coffee, or … More Should You Eat McDonalds New Whole Grain Banana Chocolate Chunk Muffin?

Don’t Get Too Excited About McDonald’s New High Protein Smoothies

April 12, 2018

If you haven’t already been bombarded with the advertising for McDonald’s new high protein smoothies here’s your official PSA: McDonald’s a new line of smoothies from their McCafe menu that have 18-20 grams of protein and ONE WHOLE serving of fruit. Yup, you read that right! Not only are these smoothies high in protein, they … More Don’t Get Too Excited About McDonald’s New High Protein Smoothies

The Truth About Sugar

April 11, 2018

We’re born with an innate preference for the taste of sweet foods. Right from birth our brains know that things that taste sweet contain energy, so we are prone to choose sweet-tasting foods over others in order to survive. In the food-scarce environment our ancestors lived in, people needed these instincts to stay alive. In … More The Truth About Sugar

Do You Sit At Work All Day? A Standing Desk May Be Your Solution

April 10, 2018

Do you want to live a healthier lifestyle, but are stuck at a a desk job? Read on to find out how a standing desk can improve your health and wellbeing! This article was developed in a sponsored partnership with AnthroDesk, however all opinions are my own. For more information about AnthroDesk and their line … More Do You Sit At Work All Day? A Standing Desk May Be Your Solution

How to Make Homemade Yogurt Using Your Instant Pot!

April 3, 2018

In my house, we go through a LOT of yogurt! It’s a quick and easy breakfast staple, so my morning meal almost always includes it in some fashion. Smoothies, overnight oats, or just a bowl of it topped with frozen fruit are all my go-to’s. I prefer Greek yogurt for it’s thicker texture and higher … More How to Make Homemade Yogurt Using Your Instant Pot!

Fruits and Vegetables….What’s So Great About Them Anyway?

March 21, 2018

“Eat more fruits and vegetables” OMG Steph we know! If there’s one piece of nutrition advice that just about everyone can agree on, regardless of the dietary paradigm you follow (unless you’re a breathatarian, but that’s a whole other thing…) is that fruits and vegetables are good and we should eat more of them. But … More Fruits and Vegetables….What’s So Great About Them Anyway?