Have you ever had a kale salad at a restaurant or friend’s house that was really delicious, and then you try and make one at home and it is bitter, awkwardly crunchy, and awful?? I bet you didn’t massage the kale! I know this sounds weird, but massaging your kale – with your hands – is a[…]
The Benefits of Eating Kale and Other Leafy Greens One cup of chopped kale contains 33 calories and 9% of the daily value of calcium, 206% of vitamin A, 134% of vitamin C, and a whopping 684% of vitamin K. Kale is also a good source of the minerals copper, potassium, iron, manganese, and phosphorus.[…]
Fall is here! Two great things about this season are the fall colors and the fall flavors. One thing that undoubtedly begins to pop up everywhere is the heavily anticipated pumpkin flavor! A lot of things (pumpkin beer, pumpkin lattes, pumpkin bagels etc) are not healthy and should be saved for every once in awhile. However,[…]
Water is important and something that keeps us alive, we all know that. But do you know how much water you are supposed to have each day? I bet you’ll be a little amazed. Read below to answer that question as well as learn some of the many benefits of drinking water! Why is[…]
Do you ever notice that you are really sore a day or two after workouts? Or are you fatigued for the rest of the day after a killer gym session? Maybe you need to check in on your diet and Post-Workout Nutrition! One thing that REALLY helps decrease muscle soreness and fatigue after a hard[…]
Hello! Are you in need of some general nutrition guidelines? Here is a great summary of what your diet should look like. Of course every person is different so please feel free to email me or ask questions for a diet plan specifically for you! In general you want to try and eat as many[…]
Chia seeds are a fantastic little seed! Here are the amazing benefits of chia seeds: They are very high in Omega-3 fatty acids – in fact they are one of the richest plant-based sources of these fatty acids. The omega-3s in chia seeds can help reduce inflammation, enhance cognitive performance and reduce high cholesterol. They are very[…]