I help women 40+ with GI and IBS issues decrease bloating, fatigue, & stress so you look and feel your best to be who God created you to be!
Beginning in November through December, I’m often asked the following: *How can I eat healthy during the holidays without the cravings, temptations, without gaining 5 – 10 pounds because I want to fit into my favorite jeans?*I don’t want to end the year heavier than I am now so how can I eat?*I’m tired of …
Do you feel stressed or overwhelmed trying to eat healthy? Does even seeing those two words “eating healthy” cause your stress levels to increase or send you into panic mode? As a board certified health and wellness coach, I’m often asked how to make healthy eating easier. And less stressful. Eating healthy doesn’t have to …
I posted a recipe for beef brisket in my Facebook group recently which got me thinking about red meat and how many of us try to avoid protein, and red meat in particular, to lose weight. But that can cause other issues. Do you have any of these? Fatigue or exhaustion (having to take naps …
In honor of Self-Care Awareness month, what are you doing for self-care? And is self-care selfish? Self-Care is taking care of yourself – physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Did you know that taking care of yourself is not being selfish? It doesn’t mean that you push your family, friends, job, and responsibilities away completely. It …
I thought nuts, seeds, and legumes were healthy! Aren’t they? Well, yes and no. In general, they are healthy. Nuts and seeds provide healthy fats, protein, and carbs; legumes provide protein and carbs. Plus, both have many vitamins, minerals, and fiber for our bodies and minds. But …. Have you ever eaten any of the …
Has this ever happened to you? You wake up and already know you have several options in the fridge for dinner for the next several days? Or you have several options already for breakfast and lunch for you and your family? If that’s you, then you know what a great feeling that is. But if …
Are you familiar with the Dirty Dozen and Clean 15 list of foods? Or does that sound foreign? These are lists of foods the Environmental Working Group annually distributes advising consumers which foods have the most pesticides on them and which have the lowest amount. The Dirty Dozen are composed of twelve fruits and vegetables …
Most of us don’t know our blood sugar levels. We often don’t think it’s a problem until we get a lab result from the doctor that indicates we’re pre-diabetic or diabetic. If you look at your A1C test, it’s a blood test providing information about the average of your blood sugar levels for the past …
Did you know that vitamin D is one of the most common deficiencies people have? Deficiencies may cause fatigue, pain, brain fog, bone loss, poor sleep, and mood swings. Approximately 3 out of 4 people in the United States have low levels of vitamin D.And if you have an autoimmune or chronic health issue, it’s …
Do you like chocolate? Wondering what’s the difference in cocoa, cacao, and carob powder? Chocolate is one of those delicious tastes that is universal to most people. But where does it come from? Basically, from cacao beans which come from the Theobroma cacao plant. Carob comes from a Mediterranean tree. Manufacturers crack open the cacao …