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!
Since November is here, the holiday eating (and binging) begins, right? While I do love the holidays, celebrating my faith, traditions, spending time with family and friends, and all the delicious food…. But uh oh, there’s all that delicious food that can wreak havoc on my healthy eating plan. If you have been a sugar …
So Halloween is almost here. And even if you don’t participate or celebrate, you can’t help but see the explosion of candy and other treats in the stores. If you have children, grandchildren, or you just don’t want to feel left out, what can you eat or offer that’s tasty but also healthy? Read below …
We all love snacks but if we don’t have healthy choices pre-made, often when we’re hungry and on the go or travelling, at a sport event, the pool, or activities with the kids, we will grab something not so nutritious. The number one reason we don’t eat healthy is lack of preparation. But by planning ahead …
Are you looking for a quick and healthy breakfast, lunch, dinner, or snack? Then look no further than a smoothie — Not a smoothie you buy from a store but one you create yourself. Many smoothies you buy at shops or stores have extra sugar or additives you don’t need or want for optimal health. …
Avocados are one of my favorite foods – so versatile and nutrient dense. Recently, a client had mentioned she had never tasted one so she came over and tasted avocados and avocado dishes. Her question sparked my researching of the benefits of these delicious “alligator pears.” Did you know that avocados are fruits, not veggies? They …
Does it seem as if everything you eat hurts your stomach? Or causes headaches? Or joint pain? Or fatigue? Or brain fog? It could be due to the amount of inflammation in the foods you’re eating. Some Foods are Naturally High in Inflammatory Content What does this mean? Inflammation is your body’s response to anything …
When you begin eating a healthier diet, usually that involves more cooking at home. Some of you may not have previously cooked much and wonder what is necessary to prepare a delicious home-cooked meal. Besides the ingredients, here are several kitchen tools and appliances that are either necessary or just really helpful to have to …
As I mentioned in a previous post, most of us in our family love blueberries and anything with blueberries in it. We were disappointed that our favorite place to pick closed on July 4th so we will have to wait until next year for our freshly picked berries. (Sigh!) But you can use frozen blueberries …
Since early summer is blueberry season in my area, my husband and I enjoy picking fresh blueberries. We also love to eat them! This season we’ve already picked 8 gallons. Most people love blueberry muffins as we do. Here’s a tip for portion control eating – only make mini muffins. They’re a little smaller and …