Health & Nutrition

Holiday Spices: Festive Flavors for Your Health

Holiday Spices: Festive Flavors for Your Health

The festive season brings delightful tastes and aromas, many of which originate from spices that have been utilized for centuries. These fragrant spices have been passed down through generations, infusing holiday dishes with warmth, depth, and tradition. But beyond enhancing the flavors of our favorite holiday treats and drinks, these spices carry impressive health benefits that often go unnoticed. 

From supporting immune function to aiding digestion and reducing inflammation, these powerful ingredients are as beneficial for our well-being as they are for our taste buds. Embracing the healthful properties of these festive spices can turn each dish into an opportunity to nourish your body while enjoying the holiday cheer. 

Here are some of my favorites:

Energize Your Morning: Ultimate Guide to a Balanced Breakfast

Energize Your Morning: Ultimate Guide to a Balanced Breakfast

Breakfast is often called the most important meal of the day—and for good reason. The right morning meal sets the tone for your entire day, fueling both your body and mind for whatever comes your way. But not all breakfasts are created equal. To kickstart your day with lasting energy, it’s essential to build a morning plate that’s balanced, nourishing, and satisfying.

If you’re tired of that mid-morning slump or find yourself snacking just an hour or two after eating, it’s time to rethink what’s on your plate. An energizing breakfast combines protein, healthy fats, and complex carbohydrates. This powerful trio works together to deliver sustained energy, curb hunger, and support your overall well-being.

Nutrient-Rich Smoothies: Energizing Recipes for Women Over 40

Nutrient-Rich Smoothies: Energizing Recipes for Women Over 40

Smoothies are my go-to snack in the summer! They offer a quick and easy way to pack a variety of vitamins, minerals, and other essential nutrients into one delicious drink. And since there are so many different flavors, there’s something for everyone!  As a nutrition coach, I often recommend smoothies to my clients for their versatility, customizability, and ability to meet specific dietary needs. 

Before we get to the recipes, let’s start with how to build a nutritious smoothie, so that if you want to make tweaks or create your own, you have a guideline to follow:

Nourished and Balanced: Your 30-Day Roadmap to Healthy Eating

Nourished and Balanced: Your 30-Day Roadmap to Healthy Eating

Transforming your health might feel overwhelming and it sounds like it would be difficult, or take forever. But a simple, 30 day plan can be life changing. 

It's all about understanding the basics of good nutrition and learning to make small yet impactful adjustments to your daily eating habits. 

This approach is designed to suit anyone's lifestyle, whether you're aiming to shed some weight, boost your energy, or eat in a healthier, more mindful way. Each step in this journey is about finding balance and enjoyment in your meals, making the process beneficial for your health and a delightful culinary adventure. Let's explore how simple, sustainable changes can lead to lasting improvements in your diet and overall well-being and how you can do that in 30 days.

We’ll start with a general overview of some tasks you can work on, further down I’ll help you map out the specifics and if you want my guidance on exactly how to do this for yourself- check out my program called Nourished: The Whole Plate