Originally posted in February 2017. Updated to be even more awesome in February 2020! How to Be Heart Healthy We’ve all heard the scary statistics about heart disease. I’m sure you already know that heart disease is the number two killer of both men and women. I’m not here to convince you, but what I can […]

Smoke point refers to the temperature at which an oil starts to burn and smoke. This is important because the smoking and burning of an oil renders it very bad for us! Overheating an oil destroys the beneficial nutrients and phytochemicals in that oil.  But worse than that, when you cook with oil that’s been […]

What is MCT, and does it help with weight loss or sports performance? MCT fats (medium chain triglycerides) are comprised of 4 different types of fats, main ones are caprylic and capric acid. 65% of coconut oil is MCT, also found in smaller amounts in palm oil and dairy. While many people confuse MCT oil […]

The best diet is one that makes you feel amazing and works for where you’re at in life right now. This will be different for everyone. Like many things in the wellness world, there’s a lot of contradictory information out there. Even among nutritional experts and the medical community alike, everyone has an opinion and […]

Plant-based eating for athletes and recreational fitness enthusiasts is becoming more mainstream. Lots of us are interested, but we’re also a little fearful and have a ton of questions. Can an athlete get enough protein on a plant based diet? This and other vegetarian – vegan newbie questions answered. Take a breath, let’s look at […]

  Yes, you can eat bread! Not all bread is created equally. You may have heard that you should avoid bread. While overly processed, white bread certainly falls into the category of very low-nutrient, pro-inflammatory foods that you want to minimize in the diet, a gluten-free whole grain bread or alternative bread, such as flax […]

  Looking to add more plant-based meals into your diet? Whether you’re vegan all the way or just looking to add more plants into your diet (which is a-l-w-a-y-s a great idea!), here are 10 simple & practical ways to help you make that transition. And here’s another – start your day with this simple […]

In Peer Pressure Doesn’t Grow Up, we looked at how it can often be those closest to us – friends and family – who act in ways that can sabotage our weight loss or wellness efforts. Even when your friends are super supportive, it can be a massive hurdle to navigate those often-occurring social situations […]

  1) Fructose found naturally in small amounts in real food/fruit is not a bad guy. The bad guy is the chemically created high fructose corn syrup that wreaks havoc on the body. It is not the same. Furthermore, in addition to the small amounts of natural fructose sugars that real fruit has, it also […]

You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great. (Zig Ziglar) Goal-setting is where to start. Whether you’re trying to lose 10 pounds or just stop reaching for that bag of chips – we’re here to help you set and ACHIEVE your goals! There are decades of impressive […]