Intermittent Fasting, Is It for You?
If you could improve your health, reduce inflammation, reduce body fat, increase energy, enhance cellular repair, lower blood sugar levels, and improve mental clarity by Intermittent Fasting, would you? Confused about the different types? Worried you’ll damage your metabolism? Not sure if it’s for you? So many questions! Fasting can range from hours to...
Make Thanksgiving Delicious AND Nutritious!
Many times, when I engage in discussions about holidays and healthy eating, people throw their hands up in defense of traditions and the belief that holidays aren’t meant to be healthy. Not true my friends, not true. It’s quite simple to make your Thanksgiving meal delicious and nutritious. Choosing a healthy lifestyle doesn’t have to be situational. Let’s start...
Minimize Halloween Sugar Meltdowns: 3 Tips
Need help managing your kids’ sugar intake and navigating the upcoming Holidays? It’s easy to justify allowing our kids to consume excess sugar, you know, “it’s Halloween” (or any other holiday, birthday…). “it’s a childhood rite of passage”. “they deserve a treat”. “kids’ bodies can handle sugar”. “I ate lots of sugar when I was a kid”. Does any of this sound...
I Don’t Know Where to Start?!
Switching from a typical American lifestyle eating the standard American diet (SAD) is best done in steps, at least for most people. It can be overwhelming, there’s a lot to learn and even more to unlearn. So take it a step at a time. For those ‘all or nothing’ people out there, go for it. My suggestions for getting the ball rolling: Remove processed foods....
You Can Sleep When You’re Dead
That’s a line my husband likes to use when he wants to do something besides getting a good night’s sleep. Of course, he’s one of those who can fall asleep as soon as his head hits the pillow. For me, sleep is more of a challenge. I understand how important it is, know what steps need to be taken, and have improved my quality of sleep significantly. However, I...
Coach NanetteRaising Healthy Families
