Today's society places a lot of emphasis on our weight and too little on our lifestyle habits. It seems that when we finally come to terms with where we are in our wellness journey, fad diets, detoxes and even our own friends and family can easily push us to believe we need to be thinner … Continue reading Moving Beyond the Scale
Category: Nutrition 101
Meal Prep in 4 Steps
Struggling to plan your menus each week? Or maybe you're just looking to change up your meal prep game? The guide I'm sharing this week is a great starting point for building a meal prep in less than 4 steps! In addition to helping you create more balanced meals, this guide can help you keep … Continue reading Meal Prep in 4 Steps
Emily’s Spice and Seasoning Staples
One of the secrets to preparing healthy meals is having the tools you need to make them. Over the years I've been asked by many friends and family how I'm able to bring so much variety to the meals I prepare. Most of them want to make more than just broccoli and chicken but when … Continue reading Emily’s Spice and Seasoning Staples
Calculating your Energy Needs to Meet Your Goals
I can almost guarantee that if you're reading this you've either a) used MyFitnessPal or a similar app or b) have heard of it. I want to start out by saying that this post is not about bashing MyFitnessPal. In all honesty, I'm a huge advocate for using some form of food and exercise log … Continue reading Calculating your Energy Needs to Meet Your Goals
Coconut Oil Harmful or Healthy?
Photo by Dana Tentis on Pexels.com Today I'm tackling the confusion surrounding coconut oil. Online sources have left many of us believing it's healthy, but what does current research say? To clarify any confusion or to learn more, keep reading! What are the different types of fat? Before we delve into coconut oil specifically, lets talk about fats. Fats … Continue reading Coconut Oil Harmful or Healthy?