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It’s hard to maintain summer motivation! The weather is warm, the beach is calling and cottage meals are on the mind. With all of the welcomed indulgences of the season, it can be difficult to sustain motivation for our healthier lifestyle goals. Workouts get skipped, meals don’t get planned and food isn’t prepped for the […]

~Exploring Pro’s & Con’s~ Do weight loss apps work? Many clients wonder if apps such as My Fitness Pal can actually help them lose weight. Many people are curious if weight loss apps can serve a useful purpose in terms of improving their nutrition. Today, I will be “weighing in” on weight loss apps and […]

Summer (and potluck season) has finally begun! Thankfully, we’re outdoors more and partaking in a surge of social gatherings. Love this potluck-style of eating because it’s fun to get together with family and friends over shared food and laughter. However, many of our clients find potluck meal decision stressful. Just to clarify, potlucks are a […]

With a plethora of food options, how do we know what to choose? It’s common to wonder if a certain type of food is better than the next. In fact, an extremely typical inquiry is: Are frozen vegetables as healthy as fresh? Today, we’ll answer that question with a resounding yes and highlight in detail what we need […]

Summer is almost upon us! After all, Victoria Day marks the beginning of cottage season and… you guessed it – the beginning of BBQ season! We are proudly marking the time of year when the good ol’ grill gets the most use. In my practice, when I mention BBQ to clients as a meal option, […]

Did you know that better self-care can improve your diet? Absolutely. This connection, although obvious to some, is not apparent to many. Also, this is a timely topic since we as a society often run ourselves ragged trying to keep up. Thus compromising our self-care! We over-work, we carry more stress than healthy and we […]

What’s for dinner? A dreaded question for many. Couples may text this inquiry at the end of a long, busy day. Only to be met by, “I don’t know. What do you want?” Who knew this infuriating back-and-forth could lead to so much uncertainty, frustration and possibly anxiety? However, it doesn’t have to be this […]

It’s almost Easter! Are you looking for healthy appetizers? For many, Easter is a time to get together with friends and family over a shared meal. If you’re hosting the family party, entertaining friends, or perhaps visiting someone’s home and need appetizer inspiration, I have three tasty, nutritious, and creative Healthy Easter Entertaining Appetizers. They […]

Are you looking for Meal Themes or Food Themes? Many clients face frustrations with infinite dinner possibilities. They wonder, “how can we simplify this?” We get it; dinner decisions can be overwhelming. However, meal themes or food themes can help, especially when tired and faced with infinite recipes on Pinterest, Instagram, Facebook and blogs.  Get […]

~March Break Edition~ Many of our clients seek meal prep guidance. They want to eat better by learning how to set themselves up for success in the kitchen. They want to eat out less and want lower meal assembly stress. We get it. Therefore, to celebrate Nutrition Month, I will share 3 Simple Ways to […]