Fall is in the Air

Fall is in the air. The leaves are turning colors, the air is getting crisp and the days are getting shorter. Every new season brings the opportunity to try new activities, start new traditions and to experience new foods with your family. One of the best ways to try new foods is to eat according to what is in season. more

Eating Healthy on the Road: Vacation Time

Road trips and airplane rides can be a breeding ground for nutritional disaster, especially if you are not prepared. Yes, vacation is a time to let loose, but not so much so that you come back 10 pounds heavier. To keep this from happening, make sure that you have a plan. more

Healthy Eating For Pregnancy and Lactation

Healthy Eating for Pregnancy and Lactation
Pregnancy is a time of tremendous change for a woman’s body. There are many factors that contribute to a healthy pregnancy. This article will focus on the nutritional needs during a woman’s pregnancy. more

A New Year, A New You - Section 4: Implementation

A New Year, A New You – Section 4: Implementation

Throughout the previous three articles, I have discussed tools that one needs to live a healthy and active lifestyle: how to make proper food choices, how your sleep patterns can affect your weight and how exercising can reduce stress levels naturally. Now is the time to make sure that you are implementing them correctly. more

A New Year, A New You

After the last guest has left, all the festivities have ended, the decorations have been put away and normalcy has reappeared, your focus on health can be restored once more. New Year’s Resolutions that are made at the beginning of the year don’t always seem to stick around that long. more

Surviving the Holidays

During the hectic holiday season, engaging in regular exercise and nourishing your body with the proper foods can become a daunting task. Your body’s output depends on what is put into it. Here are some ways to approach the holiday season with increasing confidence that you are fueling your body with only top-notch fuel and keeping yourself moving. more