Need a Brain Boost? Try Nootropics
We all have those days where coffee and a nutritious breakfast just doesn’t do it for us. You can’t seem to concentrate on the task at hand. You’ve been at work for 2 hours but still haven’t done any real “work.” You wonder why you can’t focus. Maybe you go grab a snack, scroll through… Read More»
PCOS and Gut Health
You know which women’s health topic isn’t being talked about enough? The close relationship between diet, gut health, and hormones. Yep. Hormones. I have a major passion for helping women who are struggling from the frustrating side effects of hormone imbalances such as unwanted weight gain or loss, digestive issues, fatigue, hair loss, unwanted hair… Read More»
Healthy and Hearty Crockpot Beef Stew
True life: I have no patience for “food styling” and I do not have an eye for photography. I just want to make my food then EAT it, not take 100 photos of it trying to get the right angle with the right background and the right props. But I understand that we eat with… Read More»
5 Meal Prep Hacks for 1-2 Person Households
We all know meal prepping in advance can help us stay on track with our fitness goals. Not only does it help deter us from grabbing a not-so-healthy option when we’re in a pinch but also eliminates the nightly “what should I eat for dinner?” dilemma. But meal prepping can be overwhelming especially if you’re… Read More»
Eating Healthy On The Go
Whether you’re a busy parent transporting kids from school to practice, a business professional jet setting the world for work, or a college student simply driving home for the holidays, you may not have the option to sit and have a meal around a table. Eating healthy on the go is a challenge that we… Read More»
Holiday Gift Guide for the Health Nut
Got a friend or family member who’s all about health and fitness? As self-declared health nuts, we put together a list of gifts that are dietitian approved and we would love to see under our tree! Bonus: We’ve provided easy links to order everything listed so you don’t ever have to set foot in a… Read More»
Best Books of 2018
Books are one of my favorite things to give (and receive). With lots of gift giving opportunities around the corner, I thought I would share some of my most-loved reads of 2018 with you. For as many favorites as I found, I read (or listened to) just as many flops. Save yourself the time and… Read More»
The Best Plant Based Protein Shakes
Updated: 6/10/21 In today’s world, convenience is king. We all want quick, healthy, on-the go options to keep us fueled throughout the day without having to spend hours in the kitchen. As a result, the number of ready to drink shakes on the market has exploded in recent years. Let’s get one thing straight first:… Read More»
Two Dietitians Tried the Ketotarian Diet: Here’s What Happened
Is it possible to eat plant-based AND get the benefits of being in ketosis? Dr. Will Cole, the author of the Ketotarian Diet, thinks so. We tried the ketotarian diet and discuss our experience, cravings (or lack of), the possible benefits and downfalls of following the ketotarian diet. Check out our previous experiments with other… Read More»
The Best BCAAs
What are BCAAs? Have you ever seen someone in the gym drinking neon colored liquid out of a shaker bottle during their workout? They’re probably drinking a BCAA supplement. Branched chain amino acids, better known as BCAAs, are the building blocks of protein. There are nine amino acids that are essential, meaning that our bodies… Read More»