My First FNCE: 2017
It’s been a crazy few weeks over here!
I recently just got back (and recovered) from my first FNCE! FNCE is the annual Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo hosted by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Backstage Pass to my Weekend in Chicago
This Friday is super special for me because tomorrow morning I leave for one of my favorite cities! CHICAGO <3
I’ll be headed to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics 100 year celebration at the Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo!
10 Reasons To Start Eating Broccoli Sprouts
Why You Should Be Eating Broccoli Sprouts
Within cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts) is an enzyme (myrosinase) that helps to create a compound; that compound is sulforaphane1. Sulforaphane has been a hot topic in science news lately. It’s definitely what I would think of as a super food and should be a part of your daily diet.
Green Shake Recipe – Vega One
Hey there!
A couple weeks ago on social media I asked about what plant-based proteins you all liked and used and I got some great feedback. For the most part the response I got suggested the Vega brand, so I thought I would give it a shot!
My First 24-Hour Fast
Good morning, friends!
So, about two weeks ago I started to consider a full day fast. I subscribe to a type of fasting called intermittent fasting (at times in certain scenarios also called time-restricted eating) on a daily basis by only eating in a certain time window. I’ve found multiple benefits in this practice and have heard of greater benefits from participating in longer fasts.
Get Your Free Calorie Counting Cheat Sheet
Have you ever wondered how many Calories you need, how to figure it out, and how to keep track?? Look no more! I’ve made a cheat sheet to get you started that’s free to my subscribers 😀
Go to the post for more information!
The Basics – Getting Familiar with Nutrition
Fri-YAYYYYY!!!
Last week I held my first nutrition education session, and last night the second. Two down, four to go (but it’s not too late for you to join us! 😉 )
I am actually having fun going through all of my resources, preparing, and teaching these classes. Based on my love for spreading information about health, and a client request, today’s post is going to include my PowerPoint from the class as well as my notes, or anything that I emphasized.
If this content interests you consider coming to a class or I may even record my classes or make PowerPoints with audio available for those that can’t attend classes. Please, please, PLEASE, let me know your opinions. 🙂
Food Focus #2: Grains
If you’re aware of my current eating patterns, you may be surprised to see me writing about grains as I choose not to include them in my diet on a regular basis. However, they can be part of a healthful carb-based diet. In today’s grocery stores we see breads labeled...
Cookin’ Up Meals in the Crock-Pot
Hey there, and Happy Monday! As I had mentioned in my previous post, we moved! As exciting as it is, it has been quite the process. We moved into a newly renovated house that, while everything was redone and super nice, there were a lot of things we needed, including...
A Better Breakfast
It’s no secret that breakfast foods like cereals and pastries are loaded with sugar. The sugar coated cereals, donuts, Pop-Tarts, and cinnamon glazed rolls have become the norm for many and, unfortunately, what today’s children have come to expect. Parents and health professionals are beginning to notice that these are...
