Why nutrient-dense whole foods support better body function, metabolic health, and sustainable weight loss compared to calorie-equivalent but power nutrient processed foods –   🔬 1. Nutrient Density Regulates Appetite via Hormonal Signals Whole foods provide essential vitamins, minerals, fiber, and phytonutrients that support the body’s regulatory and hormone systems — especially those controlling hunger […]

Here’s why you need to up your NEAT game! Non-exercise activity thermogenesis burns more way calories than you think… 🔥 What Is NEAT? NEAT is the energy (aka calories) you burn doing everything that isn’t formal exercise — walking, cleaning, fidgeting, cooking, standing, yard work, etc. 📊 Why NEAT Matters So Much Because you get […]

If you’re one of many people with ADHD, nutrition might become one of the first areas to spiral when life feels chaotic — not because you don’t care, but because executive-function struggles make meal planning, grocery shopping, and cooking feel totally overwhelming. Skipping meals, grabbing whatever’s easy, or living off snacks isn’t laziness — it’s […]

Is It ADHD… or Are You Just a Gym Rat With a Dopamine Deficiency? If you’ve ever joked that your workouts are the only thing keeping you sane — you might be onto something. There’s a growing wave of science and real-life stories pointing to something big: a strong connection between ADHD and people who […]

While ADHD is primarily a neurological condition, there’s a growing body of research showing that nutrition can influence brain function, neurotransmitter activity, and inflammation — all of which can affect ADHD symptoms. This is great news!!! Especially considering that nutrition itself is one of the most common struggles those with ADHD have – being consistent […]

We know that stress is more than just an emotional response to something upsetting or exciting, right? Stress is biological – that is, it creates changes in our bodies and brains.  And those changes can sabotage your weight loss, fitness and health goals. So what can we do about it (given that stress is unavoidable)? […]

I get asked all the time if you should eat carbs at night. It’s not as easy as a yes / no answer, but here’s what I can tell you: It depends on what your goals are, your individual target amounts, your own personal schedule, and even your own physiology. As a general rule, if […]

Let’s get something clear right away — carbs are NOT the bad guys, especially if sustainable weight loss is your goal! They’ve been demonized in the media for the last what, ten+ years? Way too many of us have fallen victim to thinking they should cut ALL carbs to support weight loss. Long story short: […]

Oh, the age-old debate: to carb or not to carb? Well, if you’re dreaming of building mountains of muscles and staying lean in the process, you might want to buddy up with carbs. Here’s the scoop on why carbohydrates are a must-have in your muscle-building and fat-burning arsenal.  Let’s get into the good stuff that’ll […]

You may not be surprised to hear that I’ve started making my own kombucha (this post originally written in January 2025), but trust me – this is HUGE for me! I may be holistic and all, and for sure I recognize all the amazing health benefits of kombucha, but I’m also super impatient.  What can […]