The most frequently asked question from my Instagram Q+A was: “How do I stop overeating?” There are a few reasons why this is an area of interest: The coronavirus pandemic is challenging us in ways we’ve never been challenged before. It has inflicted emotional trauma at an unprecedented scale. We are all experiencing a wide …
We can’t control if we get sick, but we CAN control what we do to optimize our immune system. It would be silly to say that eating kale will stop COVID-19 from infecting an individual. However, healthful eating and living an overall healthy lifestyle does SO MUCH good for our bodies because it will provide …
There has been SO MUCH talk on Instagram about the FDA’s announcement regarding IMOs. Oh the drama that comes with net carbs !! Before we get into the IMO tea, let’s review fiber and the difference between dietary fiber and functional fiber. fiber sparknote FIBER: Fiber is a type of carb that is made up …
Vitamin D… WHO 👏🏻 IS 👏🏻 SHE?? In this post, I break down: What vitamin D is Why your bod needs it How much you need Dietary sources Why it’s called the “sunshine vitamin” And whether you should supplement or not! ♡ What is vitamin D? Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin. Fat-soluble vitamins (vitamins A, D, E, …
I recently spoke to the Loyola women’s soccer and volleyball team about exercise-induced inflammation. This is the body’s response to injury due to physical activity and the immune system response causes redness, swelling, and pain. That’s no surprise considering how many hours of training these girls put in a day. Short term inflammation is a …