Sunblock…don’t leave home without it!

It’s that time of year again…Memorial Day Weekend summer kickoff? Yes! My post about wearing sunscreen? Yes! I know you have heard this before, but it always bears repeating.  Here are the key points that EVERYONE needs to know about the sun and your skin.  Self tanners have come a […]

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The power of the flower…

Keeping fresh flowers on your desk is a simple, but powerful mood booster. Flowers reduces feelings of anxiety and depression, lower our stress level and blood pressure, and bring us positive energy. Flowers and plants also bring the “outside inside”. We know we can’t do our jobs outdoors but bringing […]

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What I eat in a Day…

One trend from 2022 that I am excited to say sayonara to this year is the barrage of “What I Eat in a Day” videos on Tik Tok and Instagram… which are often followed by phrases like: “TO STAY LEAN!”or “As a Victoria’s Secret Model”. Nobody needs this egocentric, “look-at-me” […]

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Mushroom coffee…is that a thing?

You put WHAT in my coffee?! Mushrooms are well known for their medicinal properties, and now mushroom coffee is a trend sweeping the “wellness world”. If you are curious to give it a try, here are the facts. What IS it? A blend of ground mushrooms and coffee beans—it still […]

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Slow your roll…

Rapidly trying to undo 6 weeks of holiday cheer in 6 days Does. Not. Work. If you are tempted to sign up for a Master Cleanse, a 1 week juice fast or the “Extreme Celebrity Detox”, please resist the urge and give your body some time to “recalibrate”. So what […]

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Plant Based Protein

You have often heard me say that the staples of our diets should be Plants and Protein—along with some high-fiber carbs (think sweet potatoes and farro), and healthy fats (think avocados and olive oil). But it is worth a reminder that the protein does NOT always (or ever!) have to […]

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Ditch the Calorie Counting…

“How many calories are in this bowl?” Or “How many calories should I eat at dinner?” Or “What should my daily calorie intake be”? These are questions I am frequently asked by clients and friends. I like to shift the focus away from a number (everyday is different!), and focus […]

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Can candy really be “healthy”?

“Healthy” candy? Sign me up! Well, it is not that simple…while brands like 365, Yum Earth, and Smart Sweets do not have High Fructose Corn Syrup, artificial sweeteners, food dyes or GMOs, you still don’t want to add them to your daily snack rotation. While chemicals are never good in […]

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Winter skin care

This winter weather has not done wonders for our skin, hair or fingernails. Cold, dry air outside and radiators cranking inside do not help the situation. You may notice your nails feel brittle, your lips are chronically chapped, and the ends of your hair are splitting. Diet really helps your […]

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