Not all that glitters with a health halo is gold. Dive into a guide on swaps that may seem healthier but could be nutritionally misleading. From gluten-free products to flavored yogurts, uncover the truth behind common choices and learn to make informed decisions for your health journey.

There is an intricate relationship between nutrition and stress. This post addresses how specific nutrients, from omega-3 fatty acids to essential B vitamins, can help manage stress. Learn about stress-relief foods, including berries, dark chocolate, and green leafy vegetables, and strategies for maintaining a nourishing diet even when stress affects your appetite.

Want to stay well while traveling? No getting sick on your vacation! Get my expert tips for staying healthy and embracing travel with confidence!

Explore the intricate effects of alcohol on your health in this comprehensive blog post. From unraveling the mystery of wine versus spirits to understanding the metabolism process and the impact of binge episodes, this engaging read provides insights for informed choices. Delve into the holiday statistics, learn about alcohol calories, and discover why respecting individual choices regarding alcohol consumption is crucial. Join us on this journey of awareness, moderation, and celebration for a healthier approach to the festive season.

Discover the secrets to savoring Thanksgiving without the guilt! Today, I have five tips for finding balance, embracing the holiday spirit, and enjoying your favorite dishes without overindulging. Say goodbye to the 'last supper' mentality and hello to a Thanksgiving filled with joy and guilt-free feasting!

Discover the secrets to staying active and energized during the winter and holiday weeks! Embrace the winter hustle with tips on maintaining your fitness routine, enjoying workouts, and redefining your relationship with holiday calories.

Discover the secrets of sound sleep through nutrition in this blog post. Learn which foods can help you drift into dreamland and which to avoid for a restful night's sleep.

In today's post, we explore the link between stress and nutrition, learn how stress eating affects your well-being, and gain valuable insights to combat it. Prioritize your health with mindful eating strategies.

According to the Urban Dictionary, the expression “grab for the gold ring” is “to take a chance and reach for some goal or desire.” We often neglect things in our lives or put them on the back burner, which decreases our healthy life and quality of life. Think about what you want to reach for in the next year, and consider these five things in your life.

Growing up in the mid-70s and 80s, I remember commercials for decaf coffee: “only half a cup for me” and “I’m not a doctor, but I play one on tv….” I hadn’t started consuming coffee when these commercials aired, but something told me that I shouldn’t drink a lot of coffee, if at all, once I became “of age.”

However, once I started on coffee, regular, fully leaded coffee, I was hooked. I like it. I find it to be comfort food.

One of the more common nutrition questions I get is, “how much water should I drink?”

Along with that question is what “counts” as water and what doesn’t?

First thing: that adage of eight glasses of water a day? No one can find the origin of it. So ignore that.

Most adults need anywhere from 1450 ml – 2,800 ml of fluid per day for body function. That is roughly 48-96 ounces. BUT we do not need to get that from drinking water only. About half of that can come from food, and about 15% comes from body processes, including metabolism.

Remembering that the phrase “reduce, reuse, recycle” was designed as a hierarchy. So, we should first focus on reducing the use of resources and energy use and packaging. Many people believe that recycling is enough, but this was meant as what to do AFTER reducing and reusing.

Physical wellness has several sub-components, but it is all has to do with the physical body and taking care of it now and in anticipation of the future.

Of course, this component includes engaging in regular exercise and eating well, but it also includes getting preventive checkups and screenings, having healthy habits and behaviors, and protecting yourself from potential harm.

Occupational wellness is having satisfaction with your career or job. It also includes finding balance in both work and non-work activities and commitments, including knowing when to say “no” to maintain that balance.

Even if you are retired, this is still an area of wellness to consider.

Technically there is a difference between a career and a job, but that is mostly is based on attitude for our purposes here.

Are you a life-long learner? You should be. And this doesn’t mean you need to go to school forever and ever. That’s the stuff of nightmares for some people.

Intellectual wellness is the aspect of wellness in which you continue to expand your mind by increasing your knowledge, skills, and even your creative abilities throughout life. 

Emotional Wellness is the component of wellness related to our ability to develop inner strength and learn and grow from experiences.  

Let’s face it, 2020 was a year that tested our emotions. There were things we experienced that we could never have imagined. It was probably one of the more stressful times of our lives.

Support your social wellness this week by reaching out with a text, a phone call, or a card in the mail to one person each day this week. Just to say, “hello.