What you’re saying may be sabotaging your health goals Reframing our language The ‘diet culture’ is pervasive, kind of like the English ivy that has taken over my neighbor’s tree – it’s slowly killing it. Dead, choked branches falling off each year. As health and wellness coaches, we are here […]
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Morning: The smell of those fresh baked pastries at the coffee shop is intoxicating. Afternoon: The 3 o’clock slump is a witching hour for the energy-starved. Evening: Ice cream season doesn’t end after summer is over and gatherings are starting to pop up. Oh, the post sugar frenzy can riddle […]
We all love sugar. Six years ago, we published this series on sugar cravings. We wanted to revisit this podcast because it’s still very relevant and has great information on why we crave sugar and how to better deal with cravings so that they don’t rule our lives. Transcript of […]
This delicious recipe is from our nourish–a community-supported cookbook 2nd Ed. recipe created by elaine morales I am a recovering premium ice cream addict. But I have discovered a terrific alternative for when the urge for something cold and creamy hits–the frozen banana. I always have a stash of ripened, […]
Sometimes ingredient lists have words we can’t pronounce or understand. But what are these ingredients? Are they safe? How are we supposed to know? In this podcast, we’ll explain what some of those ingredients mean and whether or not to put that package down! Transcribed Podcast, Ingredient Lists Edited for […]
This super tasty and crunchy Jicama Salad includes a ton of flavor with this simple dressing. recipe from www.simplyrecipes.com This simple recipe comes together quickly – especially if you use a food processor (links to our recommendations are below). For an added pop of flavor: 2 drops Cilantro Young Living […]
It’s 3:00 and you think you need a little something. Maybe a latté, an energy bar, a cookie, or that 100-calorie pack of whatever. Or maybe, it’s just a habit that you made or told to make way back–”to keep your metabolism high.” But here’s the thing, snacking (and or […]
Have you been told to count calories, points or macros or miles? Most of us have tried this diet or that new tool. It’s not inherently a wrong or right way to do it, but we want to offer a different way – a way that will remove the guilt […]
This watercress salad clears toxins, aids digestion, is rich with antioxidants, has hugely beneficial chlorophyll that gives you energy and vibrance. The citrus dressing recipe will be good for more than one salad and is good on all kinds of spring greens, including baby kale, spinach, and spring mixed lettuces. […]
We love group coaching. One of the great things that came out of this stay-at-home pandemic era is that it forced us to go virtual with our clients. That may not seem great at first, but it happened that we gathered several women together in wellness groups that may not […]
It’s spring, and we often feel like it’s time to clean up and clean out. And that’s not only our living and working spaces, it’s often our bodies! The diet industry always has an upswing at this time of year, but is that really what you need? Hear how Debbie […]
5 ingredient tasty sipper! Found this recipe this week in one of my favorite resources: World’s Healthiest Foods. It’s going to be nice and sunny here this weekend so I’ll be making sure one of my stock favorites is around: coconut milk. Serves two 1 cup coconut milk, full fat canned 1/4 cup […]