Food of the Week: Black Beans

Food of the Week: Black Beans

Beans are a great source of fiber and protein. Including beans in your meals can help you to stay full longer. Beans are also a versatile protein that can be incorporated into your meals and snacks in various ways. They are great for salads, soups, 

Food of the Week: Pecans

Food of the Week: Pecans

Pecans are an underrated nut that really contain great nutrition! Like most nuts, they have plenty of healthy fats that are important in the diet. Pecans are a tasty addition to most meals and are a popular food where I live, in Texas. Pecans are 

Food of the Week: Beets

Food of the Week: Beets

I thought I’d do this week’s post on beets because they are such a powerhouse for nutrition. Beets have been used in many applications to help people improve their health. Read on to learn more! First of all, beets come in several varieties. There are 

Is Your Cortisol Out of Control?

Is Your Cortisol Out of Control?

Cortisol is your main stress hormone. It is produced by the adrenal glands which are located on top of each kidney. Think of it as your body’s built-in alarm system. Cortisol levels are at their highest in the morning, helping to wake you up and 

Food of the Week:  Sweet Potato

Food of the Week: Sweet Potato

First, let’s get this out of the way: are you confused by the difference between a sweet potato and a yam? I was too, until I read this article by The Kitchn. Check that out first if it’s been bothering you.    Now that we’ve 

Food of the Week: Cranberry

Food of the Week: Cranberry

CRANBERRIES Cranberries can be eaten raw, cooked, dried, or in juice form. I suggest eating raw or cooked to reap the most benefits. Having cranberries dried or in juice form usually means more sugar intake. Cranberries have been widely touted for their benefits when it 

What is a health coach?

What is a health coach?

What do health coaches do? Health coaches provide guidance, support, and education to their clients. They help their clients achieve desired health and wellness goals. When clients are struggling, they encourage and empower them to follow through and make changes. Health coaches guide clients to 

Guest Post: Can’t Stop Eating? Try Mindfulness!

Guest Post: Can’t Stop Eating? Try Mindfulness!

  Mindful eating is all the rage right now. The instructions are fairly simple, sit down, slow down, pay attention to your food, use pretty dishes, and put down your phone. This is mindful eating at its best and for the most part it works, 

Why you aren’t reaching your goals…

Why you aren’t reaching your goals…

  Below you will find things you need in order to succeed at reaching your goals. Whether your goal is to lose weight, or eat healthier, or make more money, etc. there are certain things you should have in place to be most successful.    

Guest Post from Rebecca of Adventures in Nutrition

Guest Post from Rebecca of Adventures in Nutrition

Weight Loss: Why You Need a Health Coach Professional   It seems that hiring a Coach these days is all the rage.  Everyone who is anyone seems to have a Coach.  Even great Coaches have Coaches.  So, what’s all the fuss about anyway, and why