The Secret to managing stress and anxiety in a healthy way? CBD!

CBD helps mitigate how our bodies respond to stress and anxiety, providing much needed relief from daily stressors. Find out the many other benefits of CBD here!

This Delicious Brussels Caesar Salad recipe is a great side dish or main part of your meal! It’s full of fiber and nutrients, much healthier than traditional Caesar Salad recipes that involve tons of cheese, mayo and eggs. Vegan, Vegetarian & Dairy Free.

Try my Stress Busting Smoothie for a delicious breakfast or lunch filled with antioxidants, protein, fiber & stress reducing adaptogens!

What is inflammation? Inflammation is your body's defense system against intruders or threats such as bacteria, viruses and infections.

Everybody wants to feel confident in themselves and feel 100% satisfied with their life. That is the goal right? To live well.  Chances are, something is holding you back from doing that. That is what I can help you with.

I coach my clients based on where they are in their lives and where they want to be. I help them get there. Sometimes that means a lower weight, but guess what? Weighing less doesn’t make you happier. The real work comes from letting go of what doesn’t serve you (people, things, activities)  and creating health-promoting habits that literally give you life.  

Sometimes we don’t put ourselves first … while we think we know what we want, we aren’t willing to take the steps to get there. And sometimes the only way to get to what we want is to go through what we don’t want. So, how do you find out what’s really important to get the results you desire?

Fatigue, having low energy, feeling tired. It’s actually one of the most common symptoms that people complain of… and that’s why it can be hard to determine the root cause. Whatever the root cause is for you, getting to the bottom of the issue will make you feel so much better! It will lift your cloudy thoughts, provide the energy you need to workout and help you feel more productive. Figuring out the real cause of your symptoms is what holistic health is all about. Here we discuss solutions for more energy, as well as what foods to eat for sustained energy.

This delicious Gluten free, Dairy free, Vegetarian Lasagna will please the whole family! Butternut Squash naturally satisfies craving for sweets, while the chickpea pasta lasagna and vegan cheese provide the carby, cheesy taste we’re all looking for this time of year! Banza pasta is loaded with protein and fiber from the chickpeas and the squash, spinach and onion provide lots of fiber, vitamins and minerals that our bodies need to remain healthy. A great Meatless Monday option!

This delicious Butternut Squash “Carbonara” uses protein rich Chickpea Pasta mixed with nutrient dense hearts of palm “spaghetti” to make a filling low carb, fiber packed “pasta” dish. Covered in butternut squash sauce, parmesan cheese and a super flavorful burst of sage, this is the perfect healthy indulgence when you’re craving a big plate of pasta!

Humans love sugar. We crave it. Sugar is as addictive as cocaine according to studies.  It makes food highly palatable and when we eat sweet foods, the brain's reward system gets activated. The brain produces the hormone dopamine, which incites feelings of pleasure and makes us crave more. Repeated sugar bingeing releases opioids, and when you have more, your brain adjusts to release less dopamine… so to get the same pleasure out of it, you must eat it in increasing amounts…like drugs, no? There are different types of natural sugar, as well as added sugar, which makes things even more confusing.

What Exactly does a health coach do? My job as a health coach can be confusing to some people. It’s hard to put into one sentence exactly what I do, & how I help my clients, because “health” is a broad term. I cater to each client’s individual goals, & help them achieve what they want to achieve & so much else.

Got leftover pumpkin? These Dark Chocolate Gluten Free Pumpkin Truffles are dusted with cacao and sea salt for a healthy treat! Dates are an all natural sweetener, full of nutrients, antioxidants and fiber. Pumpkin adds even more nutrients to this decadent dessert.

Thanksgiving is a holiday that should be associated with giving thanks, being grateful, and celebrating with people you love. Feeling gratitude 🙏🏼 is proven to help increase happiness. Staying consistent with healthy habits during the Holidays is where the real work happens! Here are my tips for indulging strategically and avoiding weight gain, bloat and guilt from overeating.

This Acorn Squash is the perfect fall dish. Have it as your main or make it as a side dish! It will impress dinner guests and taste amazing while being super healthy. Filled with whole grains, veggies and a sprinkle of cheese its full of delicious flavor.

Muffins are typically not a health food, but when you make sure each ingredient is as healthy and clean as possible, they can be! These pumpkin muffins are SO DELICIOUS yet SUPER healthy for you! These are made with healthy protein from collagen, and fiber from the whole grain oat flour. These muffins are dairy and gluten free yet turn out super moist and dense! Sweetened with all natural maple syrup, they have no added sugars so your blood sugar/insulin stays balanced.

This delicious, moist chicken recipe is a client favorite! Grilling the chicken this way ensures even cooking without burning, resulting in a super tender chicken. The Chimichurri adds the perfect amount of flavor plus extra nutritional benefits from the herbs and spices! This is a go to recipe when entertaining friends and grilling with the family!

Part of my job as a health coach is to help my clients sort through the countless options of supplements, vitamins and companies promoting their brand. I only recommend high quality, effective products that I myself take or have tried. Because of the proven effectiveness of Seed Synbiotic and its heavily researched and substantiated claims, I recommend all of my clients take this probiotic/prebiotic duo.

This Butternut Squash Caramelized Onion White “Cheese” Cauliflower Pizza is the perfect healthy indulgence! It’s Dairy Free & Gluten Free but gets rave reviews from this cheese lover. The mix of crispy crust, creamy cheese and savory caramelized onion combines for the ultimate tasty pizza

My #1 Health Tip is taking a quality Probiotic! Learn why they are beneficial and what to look for when buying, to sort through this heavily saturated, unregulated market and make sure you’re actually receiving all the health benefits.

Plant Based Burgers are everywhere these days, but are they actually healthy for us? Find out here. I compare Pea Protein Patties to Ground Beef nutritionally and give you the facts.

The gastrointestinal system sits at the center of the human body and influences everything, so while improvements in gut health are often the most immediate, having diverse gut bacteria can have powerful effects across the whole body. To develop a healthy microbiome we must eat a diverse range of foods, especially plants, vegetables and fiber.