NUTRITION

Lifestyle Medicine: Healthy Eating

Did you know that 2/3 of all diseases are from lifestyle choices? The ROOT cause – POOR EATING HABITS. Imagine if you changed your entire lifestyle. This is where lifestyle medicine comes in! READ MORE

Understanding Diabetes

Diabetes has become an epidemic in America. Obesity and being overweight are risk factors for having diabetes, and we've seen an increase in both! The good news is that by living a healthy lifestyle and managing diabetes, you can live longer and happier life with diabetes! READ MORE

Grocery Shopping Tips

There are a lot of do’s and don’ts when it comes to grocery shopping, and most of us think that we know what we should be doing. Here's some ways to help you with your grocery shopping! READ MORE

Decreasing Fat in Recipes

Cooking with fat – whether it is butter, lard, or oil adds a lot of calories to any recipe.  You can also have added fat from meat depending on the cut or type of meat. An easy way to cut calories in a recipe is to cut the amount of fat. Below are some tips that can help you cut the amount of fat and make food healthier as well. READ MORE

The Dietitian's Guide to Carbohydrates

Are you worried about carbs being bad for you or wondering what a carb is - here is the guide for you! READ MORE

Eating at dine-in restaurants

Eating at restaurants, whether it is a dine-in restaurant or a fast food restaurant can be challenging, especially when you are trying to eat the right kinds of food. READ MORE

Meal Prepping for Beginners

The list is endless of why we don’t cook or feel like cooking when we get home – most of which is time! This is where meal prepping comes in handy! I’m sure you’ve heard this term before and it sounds intimidating, especially... READ MORE

RECIPES

Mixed berry & Spinach Smoothie

To make this smoothie, you need 1 cup of fresh spinach, 1 cup of frozen mixed berries, 1 cup of vanilla yogurt, and 1/2 cup of water. You put all of this in your blender and mix until smooth. Your smoothie is done! FULL RECIPE HERE

turkey, egg, and cheese english muffin

This recipe is simple and uses sliced turkey breast, eggs, and Swiss cheese on a 100% whole wheat English Muffin! If you need a breakfast to grab and go, this is one you can prep on the weekends and have all week long! FULL RECIPE HERE

Honey Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Brussels sprouts are notorious for tasting bitter and being on the list of vegetables that most people don’t eat because of the taste. This recipe combines honey, olive oil, and crushed red pepper which gives the brussels sprouts a sweet taste and an amazing flavor. FULL RECIPE HERE

Honey Roasted Granola with Freeze-dried Strawberries

Making homemade granola seems like such a difficult thing to do, and it also seems very time-consuming. This recipe takes only 30 minutes from start to finish and has only 7 ingredients! You can use this as a snack or add it to yogurt as a topping instead of buying granola from the store! CLICK FOR RECIPE

Tortellini Spinach Soup

If soup is one of your favorite things to eat this winter, this is the perfect dish for you! This tortellini spinach soup is meatless and uses 5 cheese tortellini pasta! In roughly 1 hour, you can have this delicious meal done for your family! FULL RECIPE HERE

Navy Bean Soup

This is a recipe that you can use instead of making traditional white beans over rice! It's full of flavor and makes a pot full that you can eat throughout the week or freeze and save for a later date! FULL RECIPE HERE

Chicken Salad

Looking for a chicken salad recipe that is both delicious and healthy? Look no further than this recipe, which includes Pico de Gallo, chicken, and lemon juice! Try this recipe out for a quick weeknight dinner or Sunday afternoon lunch.FULL RECIPE HERE

Grilled Chicken Salad with Mango Salsa

This is an easy-to-make salad that uses my mango salsa recipe in it! It’s perfect for a quick lunch or dinner or when you just feel like eating a salad! To make this even quicker, you can use store-bought rotisserie chicken or leftover chicken in your fridge! FULL RECIPE HERE

Sweet potato & Black bean quinoa

This quinoa recipe is so delicious and has so many different flavors that you are sure to love! With rosemary, thyme, and allspice, you will taste the fall in this recipe. In only 30 minutes, you'll have an amazing side dish for your meal!  FULL RECIPE HERE

Skinny shrimp stew

You will enjoy eating every bite of this skinny shrimp stew! It tastes like a traditional Southern Louisiana shrimp stew, but without all the added fat by using a dry roux. FULL RECIPE HERE

Frozen Pineapple whip

A recipe you and your family will love for a light dessert in under 5 minutes! FULL RECIPE HERE

EXERCISE

Best ab workout

This exercise workouts your abs, butt, and legs all in one smooth motion. Check out this exercise to add it to your routine. READ MORE

EXERCISING AT THE OFFICE

Exercise. That’s what people expect you to do, but don’t tell you how to fit it in your busy schedule. Between work, kids, and (possibly) even school, it is hard to find time to get in any exercise for most people. READ MORE

How many steps should i take daily?

One of the most common problems in America right now is the lack of exercise or any physical activity. It can cause an increased risk of obesity, diabetes, and high blood pressure. The good news is that you can change how much activity you do everyday. READ MORE

circuit training

There are so many different ways to use resistance training and add it to your exercise routines. One of the most efficient ways to add resistance training is by using circuit training. It is quicker than traditional resistance training, and burns a lot of calories in just a short amount of time! READ MORE