The change of seasons can be much needed but can also put stress on the body. When this happens we must become acutely more aware of being more intentional about moving my body and eating mood boosting foods. Exercise and proper nutrition are key to good mental health. While we know bad moods can lead to bad eating habits; it’s also true that bad eating habits can lead to bad moods, anxiety and even depression. Food can impact our moods because of two factors. First, the nutr

INFLAMMATION! INFLAMMATION! INFLAMMATION! This topic seems to be absolutely everywhere these days. Who in the health and wellness field is NOT talking about the infamous inflammation? Some say it’s the root cause of all disease. Everyone wants to tell you how to kick it to the curb. Let me give you a rundown on my favorite anti-inflammatory foods. And for bonus points, I'll even tell you which anti-inflammatory, antioxidant compounds they contain. Not to mention the anti-inf

I have had a ton of questions about what "particular diet plan" do I most recommend. Well, the truth is...., NON OF THEM! Let me explain, There is no ONE PERFECT diet plan out there for everyone. You have to try different things and see how they work for you and pick the one that is easiest for you to maintain, the one that you will love and will work for you and your body type. It's really as simple as that. Please don't believe anyone that tells you that their plan is the B

Summer is a time for family vacations, cookouts and sweet treats. Unfortunately, those sweet treats can lead to dips and rises in our blood sugar leaving us feeling yucky and tired. You've probably heard every health and wellness expert talk about blood sugar at some point, right? Well, this means it's probably important for your overall health. While your body has mechanisms in place to maintain stable blood sugar, there are many nutrition and lifestyle strategies that you c

Summer is here which means a lot of fresh fruits and vegetables are available and cookouts are everywhere. If you are enjoying these in excess even these healthy foods can lead to stomach upset and digestive issues. You may be taking (or considering taking) a digestive enzyme supplement. But, how do you know which one (if any) is right for you? Because there are just SO many enzymes out there, I break down the most common enzymes, what they do, and what you NEED to know about

Do you have symptoms that just don’t seem to go away? I'm not only talking about just digestive symptoms but any random aches, pains, discomforts, etc.? One of the trickiest things to figure out is whether a random symptom could be due to a food intolerance. That's because symptoms can be delayed, or ongoing, and not even resemble a gastrointestinal symptom at all. In this post, I go over a few of the common symptoms, and two (very) common foods that you may be reacting to, b

We are enjoying the glorious weather here in Georgia. The pollen is slowly going away and the green everywhere is amazing! It reminds me how each new day is an opportunity to create a healthy lifestyle that promotes longevity. That means learning to eat well and nourish your body correctly. I wanted to talk to you guys today about Binge Eating vs. Emotional Eating. I have been posting on my social media accounts about cravings and how to recognize them and overcome them. A hu