Probiotics, Gut Health and Healthful Aging

Probiotics, Gut Health and Healthful Aging

Probiotics are a hot topic these days in the world of nutrition and health. There is a lot of confusion around what these things are and what they do. Probiotics are live organisms that confer health benefits not just associated with gut health. They provide a huge...
Are You Eating Your Heart Out? Are You Eating Your Feelings?

Are You Eating Your Heart Out? Are You Eating Your Feelings?

Say the word “diet” out loud. How does your body feel when you say that word. You may have to say it a few times. Do you cringe? Does your stomach get nauseous? Do you feel your muscles start to tighten? My body definitely contracts all over when I see that word, and...
Take a bite out of a healthy lifestyle this month!

Take a bite out of a healthy lifestyle this month!

Have you wanted to get back into that bathing suit you bought 2 years ago but just haven’t taken the time to focus on yourself? Have you wanted to live more mindfully and really pay attention to what you are putting in your body? Have you wanted to just feel healthier...
STOP counting calories!

STOP counting calories!

This year I’ve been learning to play the mandolin. I’ve never played a string instrument before, however I played the piano for a number of years, as a child, so I figured it would be pretty easy. I thought yeah, I’ll just take a couple lessons and I’ll be rockin’ in...