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...
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)? ...
HAPPY Sunday! I’m going to dive right in today and try to keep this short as I know several of my previous Sunday Wisdom’s have been a tad lengthy 😉 Many of you participated in “Dry January”. It’s now the beginning of March - if you’re finding that “old...
Hello! Hello! I don’t talk a lot about weight loss strategies as I’ve found in my personal experience and in working with others - it’s a slippery slope between pursuing health vs pursuing skinny or a certain number on the scale. Often, the latter can make someone...
Hi there!! Most of you know that I have strong opinions on the societal beliefs about cholesterol, statins, how to lower cholesterol, etc. In a nutshell (if you’re new here) - I push against mainstream beliefs about cholesterol - aka “Lower total cholesterol is always...
Hello!! I’m continuing to share some of my go-to routines. This week: stress >> the routines I’ve found that best help me keep my nervous system regulated, manage stress - read: respond to it vs react to it, and help my body feel safe. First, I’d like to point...
Good Morning! In last weeks email, I shared several thoughts about the importance of routine. If you missed it (and routine is something you struggle to find or feel you’re lacking) go back and read it. Today + for the next few Sunday Wisdom’s, I will share some of my...
Good Morning! We are officially getting into the holiday season! I personally love it. BUT, I do know that it comes with some challenges when trying to live a healthy lifestyle - namely, it’s common this time of year to eat out more often, attend dinner parties at...
Happy Sunday! I get asked OFTEN: “If I don’t have a gluten allergy - do I really need to avoid gluten?” Short answer - “If you live in the U.S. - yes.” I specify “in the U.S.” because part of the reason many react to gluten is because of how processed it is before we...
Hello! You all know - I’m a big believer in quality - aka nutrient dense - food. You also know about me - balance is important. 2 things I coach often: 1- what you bring into your home // keep in your kitchen matters most! 2- eat at home more than you eat out. If...