Why Your Diet Should Change with the Seasons
We’ve gotten pretty accustomed to the fact that we can enjoy strawberries in the middle of December or avocados year round. But have you ever stopped to consider when and where produce is actually grown? How far it has to travel to get to the store? What measures are taken to maintain some level of “freshness”?
Fatigue, Cravings, Weight Gain? You're on a Blood Sugar Roller Coaster. These Foods Get You Off of the Ride.
Do you know what’s causing your 3PM energy crash, intense cookie cravings, or unexpected weight gain (especially around the midsection)? We can probably point the finger at blood sugar imbalance.
5 (Unexpected) Tips to Understand a Nutrition Label
Getting in the habit of looking at nutrition labels on packaged food is super important. While I strongly believe in focusing on whole and unprocessed foods that don’t actually have labels, it’s obviously not exactly realistic - or necessary - to stay away from them completely! There are a lot of great products out there that are healthy, delicious, and high quality. On the other hand, there are a lot of products that look and claim to be good for you on the label - gluten free everything, vegan, non-GMO - but actually have some things to be cautious of.
It’s about knowing what to keep an eye out for, so that you can be mindful of exactly what you’re eating, stay on track with your goals, and feel your best. These are a few of the most important things I look for on a nutrition label.