Well hello!! Fair warning: I’m going philosophical today vs tips and tricks and health research. Today’s subject line was loaded: “Are you lonely?” I think many associate lonely in the negative sense of the word and I could write a completely...
Sunday Wisdom
Can Statins Cause Diabetes?
Good Morning! Most of you know that I have strong opinions about statin drugs - not only the drugs themselves but the lack of education received by patients before being prescribed one of them. Not to mention, in my experience with clients who have been...
Proven: Movement Has a Positive Impact on Sleep + Mental Health
Happy Cinco de Mayo! 💃🏼 Keeping today short and sweet (so I can get the margaritas started 😉) It’s no news to any of you that moving your body is a helpful foundation for sleep and mental health support. I am sharing a quick 3-4 min read today regarding a new study...
Best Probiotics for Antibiotic Use
Good Morning! I hope you’re all having a wonderful weekend! For the majority of my nutrition practice, I have coached clients to stop taking probiotics during antibiotic treatment and once finished with antibiotic treatment, take double the dose of probiotics for...
How Eating Out Impacts Body Fat Percentage
Hi! If you’ve worked with me for any amount of time, you’ve heard me say - be intentional about what you bring into your home. I feel this way about many things (cosmetics, skin care, hair care, cleaning products, the energy of other people), but we’ll keep it about...
Is Saturated Fat Really as Bad as We’ve Been Told?
Good Morning!! Today, I'd like to touch on a topic that's been a bit misunderstood: saturated fats. You know how highly I value the role of protein in our nutrition - it's crucial to address the concerns surrounding animal proteins, particularly from red meat, eggs...
How Self Compassion Improves Weight Loss Outcomes
oooo… I am EXCITED about today’s article! Hi there! I hope your morning is off to a wonderful start! I am sharing research today that demonstrates how self-compassion improves weight-loss efforts. I’ve been saying this for YEARS. You can scroll through any of my...
Why Mobility Work Needs to be a Priority
Well hello… Happy Sunday! Jumping right to it - I am sharing an article from The Guardian about mobility. In a previous email I shared with you that mobility work - stretching, yoga, anything that creates “opening” and “lengthening” in the body is part of my weekly...
Does Taking Collagen Really Work for Wrinkles?
Hi there! MANY of you are stirring collagen peptides into your coffee every morning, myself included. I do this (and suggest it) for a couple of reasons: 1- it’s a good source of protein first thing in the morning - protein is the way I believe we should...
Why You Should Take Amino Acids
Gooooood morning! Many of you have heard me “harp” on the importance of taking amino acids before or after a workout. One question I get often is: what’s the difference between EAA’s (essential amino acids) and BCAA’s (branched chain amino acids)? ...