It’s not easy to simply stop stress eating. Have you ever found yourself mindlessly opening the fridge door after a disagreement with your partner? Or maybe you crave your favorite comfort food, something heavy in carbs and extra cheesy, after a rough day at work? What about stress drives us to reach for the most […]
Disordered eating plagues the athletic community, often flying under the radar. I get it. As an athlete, you’re under immense pressure to perform, to be the best, to push your body to its limits. But what happens when that pressure becomes too much? When the desire to excel turns into an unhealthy obsession with food […]
Do you ever feel stressed when you think about planning meals for your family? It gets even more hectic when you try to track calories and macros. Balancing nutritional needs for young athletes, yourself, and the rest of the family isn’t easy either. Throw in meal prep for teenage athletes, and it makes it even […]
As a pasta lover, it may be hard to decide on a “healthier” choice without sacrificing flavor. Wheat pasta was praised for being the healthiest option for a long time, but that’s where a new contender comes in chickpea pasta. But is chickpea pasta healthier than wheat pasta? Let’s compare the two to see. Key […]
You’ve probably heard about it by now. As the “ditch the diet” chatter continues, being healthy at every size (HAES) is getting some well-deserved attention too. A high-profile article in the Huffington Post in September 2018 shined a lot of light on this philosophy and started the wave of questions among my clients, which I […]
The heat is blazing, and our summer cravings are still in full swing. With the end of summer just around the corner, take the next few weeks to savor every last bit of heat and some of our favorite August summer treats. August Summer Treats Watermelon: One of my all time favorites. Despite being a […]