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The last thing you need this holiday season is another recipe to cook in the oven or stove top. These sweet potatoes can be made a day ahead of time or the morning of in your crock pot saving you some space and energy.

To all of the sons, brothers, fathers, and husbands out there…Happy International Men’s Day! When it comes to gender-specific health, women typically steal the spotlight. If you walk down the grocery aisle you might notice that

#CleanOutYourRefrigeratorDay Who knew that one of my least favorite chores has a national holiday? November 15th is National Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day. There are plenty of benefits that come along with the task. Some of the

Can you imagine what a difference it would make in the world if we all focused on being kind? A small act of kindness can change someone’s day or the course of their life. Are you kind to yourself? Sometimes it’s difficult to

Most of us don’t need a lot of incentive to get a run or hike in over the summer when the sun is shining, and it’s warm out. Turning the corner into fall and winter, it can be a lot harder to want to get outside when it’s

These are super easy to prep ahead of time and grab for breakfast throughout the week! Simply use any leftovers you’ve got on hand. Examples: chopped spinach or kale, crumbled feta or shredded cheddar cheese, leftover chicken

Naturally, bariatric surgery impacts the digestive system. Often removing not only the stomach but also parts of the small intestine, bariatric procedures change your appetite and can also affect your nutrient absorption. After

Millions of Americans are living with diabetes or prediabetes and many don’t know they have it. About 95% of diabetics have Type 2, where their bodies can’t use the insulin they produce effectively. The remaining 5% of Americans

When we think about health typically it’s about what we eat, how we move, and what we do. We think about the body from the inside out. Let’s take a minute to think about it from the outside in. The environment in which we live,

It’s tough for the lungs to ever catch a break. Spring and Summer bring pollen showers, while the short and cold winter days plague us with colds and flus. Thankfully, there are multiple ways you can strengthen and protect your

The weather is turning a bit colder, the leaves are falling and there are lots of ways you can get your exercise outside before it gets too ugly. Multiple studies have shown the benefits of being outdoors including boosting energy,

When the weather is warm and the days are long, getting outside is easy. As the clouds roll in and temperatures drop, it’s much more difficult to get motivated. Getting out of your warm bed into the cold, dark morning for that

American’s waste 30-40% of their food supply each year.1 To gain more perspective on the issue, about 40 million American’s struggle with hunger, including 12 million children.2 According to The United States Environmental

October 14th is National Dessert Day, find a way to celebrate! For me, this means spending 5 minutes to make some hearty, fall cookies.   Living in an apartment without a full kitchen has opened up my eyes to making everything

Healthy isn’t always easy, but it doesn’t have to be hard. There are a few things that can make it easier; finding an activity you love, having people to do activity with, and at the very least reach out and find others that

I’m not your “typical” nutritionist. It’s not a big secret; I don’t really enjoy cooking. Well…it’s not that I don’t enjoy cooking itself but rather the required amount of time it takes to cook a meal. Frankly, my

Winter can be brutal and chilly. If you are anything like me, cold weather can freeze you to your core and even disrupt digestion. Spicy food can fire up the digestive process and introduce heat back to the body. In addition, spicy

Weekday mornings can be chaotic and making sure you get a nutritious, healthy breakfast to keep you going until lunch can be a challenge. With these overnight oats, your excuses will go out the door! These can be prepped within

You are excited, scared, and finally on your own. No more designated curfew or bed time, now it’s up to you to create your own schedule. Take it from me, no matter who advises you against it, you will probably spend the first

Where does vitamin D come from? Body : Our bodies make vitamin D by converting UV rays absorbed through the skin and then distributing the hormone throughout the body.7 Food : Vitamin D is primarily found in animal products, most

I get it – you travel for business several times a month, juggle the kids throughout the day and try to sneak in some workouts.  It can be challenging to remember to take your vitamins each day.  You have good intentions, but