The gorgeous warm weather in North Carolina is here! To celebrate, I’m sharing one of my favorite fun drink: a skinny watermelon lime margarita (or mocktail). This is the perfect beverage to enjoy this week for Cinco de Mayo. Frozen margaritas are fun but they come with a whopping dose of sugar and can have more…
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What You Should Know About Intermittent Fasting Heath Claims
I want you to get the results you want in your body without being confused about all of the options out there. Today we’re talking about what’s going on behind the amazing headlines and health claims of intermittent fasting (IF). I want you to be able to decide if IF is truly something you want…
3 Things Missing From Intermittent Fasting Studies
There’s no shortage of studies or headlines proclaiming the benefits of intermittent fasting. A quick Google search will leave you believing that’s absolutely the answer to all your health woes. While there are absolutely appealing potential benefits of IF, there’s still a lot we need to learn. Today we’re talking about 3 things that I…
Why Our Society and Food System Are Messed Up
Our society has a messed up relationship with food and it’s setting you up to fail. Let’s talk about why you’re stuck in this cycle of having low energy, not loving the way you feel in your body, and feeling like the only way out is to have a ton of self-discipline and willpower. Okay?…
Is Intermittent Fasting Right For You?
It’s time to tackle intermittent fasting (IF). I know you’ve been eyeing it in all of it’s appealing glory. Google says you can lose weight, burn fat, cure cancer, and live forever (among a laundry list of other amazing things). The best part? You don’t even have to change what you’re eating! I completely understand…
This is Healthy?! Cheesy Spaghetti Squash Casserole
Are you feeling torn between wanting to start fresh and eat super healthy but also just wanting to eat all the warm, cheesy comfort food? I see you. How about we accomplish both? I’ve been keeping this cheesy spaghetti squash casserole recipe from you guys for a little while now. I think you’ll find it…
Are Smoothies Derailing Your Health Goals?
Let’s talk about smoothies! Starting your day with a smoothie seems like an uber healthy way to start your day, right? Maybe… But it also might be one of the factors preventing you from achieving your health goals. Today I’m sharing 2 reasons why your smoothie is hurting your health goals and 3 ways to…
Think I Always Ate Super Healthy? Guess Again!
So many people assume that I’ve always loved eating super healthy and that I could eat whatever I want and still be small. That’s actually not true! I know exactly what it’s like being used to foods like Eggos and Pop Tarts for breakfast, Cheez-its for snacks, and chicken fingers and french fries for dinner…
10 Minute Dinners When You’ve Done Zero Prep
One common misconception and excuse I hear a lot is that eating healthy takes more time. Likely that comes from the idea that you have to be spending hours meal prepping in order to turn to healthy options, but that’s totally not true. If meal prepping is something you enjoy, fantastic! But for a lot…
Why The U.S. Dietary Guidelines Are Messed Up
This is the kind of news I wish I didn’t have to share, but I do. I wish that dietary guidelines were simple and created with the sole purpose of making it easier for you to be healthy. Unfortunately, it’s a lot more complicated than that. I’m giving you a glimpse of how the U.S….