Nutrition and Wellness, LLC
In a perfect world, we would all have enough time, energy and money to prepare homemade meals and snacks from wholesome, fresh ingredients every day! Right? At least that is how I feel! On a realistic level, having pre-made, ready to go healthy options is …
We all know how important hydration is, especially for our athletes. The amount and type of hydration needed depends on several factors: age, weight, intensity and duration of activity, weather and climate. For normal everyday activities most children only require water. Children should not be …
my dinner last night PROBIOTICS By now, you have all heard about the health benefits of probiotics. Probiotics are the friendly bacteria in our gut that help improve digestion and overall health. Probiotics are also beneficial in supporting our immune health, heart health, memory and …
I am writing this blog to share my detox journey with you. I posted little bits and pieces about it last week and have received many messages, questions and interest on the program. I want to answer all of your questions, but first let me tell …
It is a great time for some Spring “Cleaning!” And I am not only talking about your house… I am talking about the food you eat. Are you fueling your body with nutrient dense foods on a daily basis? Nutrient dense foods provide us with …
SETTING YOUR ATHLETE UP FOR NUTRITION SUCCESS Are you struggling to find a healthy balance between training, games, school and family time? I am guessing your answer is yes! Making sure your young athlete is eating the right foods is critical, not only to support …
PRE- AND POST-WORKOUT NUTRITION Are you wondering what you should eat before and after your workout? I am guessing you are because this is one of the most common questions I get from clients! Your individual nutritional needs will depend on the type of athlete you …
This pumpkin dip is a holiday favorite! We love pumpkin pie, so we decided to create a creamy dip that tastes just like it. Serve this recipe as an appetizer or dessert because it tastes great dipped with sliced apples, pears or salty whole grain …
IT’S PUMPKIN SEASON! It’s that time of year again! Every store you walk into has pumpkin something: pumpkin coffee, pumpkin coffee creamer, pumpkin muffins, pumpkin soup, pumpkin salad, pumpkin ice cream, pumpkin cookies, pumpkin bread, pumpkin pie, pumpkin seeds, pumpkin beer, pumpkin cidar, etc… this …
SETTING SMART GOALS WILL HELP YOU REACH YOUR WEIGHT LOSS GOALS! Coming up with a goal will not guarantee your success. People set goals all of the time and forget about them, or become frustrated and give up because they didn’t reach their goal. Setting …