Fall is definitely in the air here in Colorado! The aspens have been turning gold and some leaves are even starting to fall away. Heading into cooler weather and earlier darkness is a change we all have to adjust to, especially when we live in geographic areas with four distinct Read more…
When it comes to healthy living, the truth is that it isn’t that complicated. If you’re eating nutritious food, getting adequate exercise, sleeping the right amount for you, and managing stress, you are already way ahead of the game. That said, there are simple habits you can begin to implement Read more…
Sugar has been a hot topic in the world of nutrition the last few years. Maybe I should rephrase that – the evils of sugar have been the topic. Too much sugar in the diet has been linked to certain chronic diseases, including cancer, type 2 diabetes, heart disease and Read more…
I heard about Cuisinicity.com when I was on a recent webinar presented by Dr. David Katz, a recognized expert on nutrition, disease prevention and lifestyle. Dr. Katz’ presentation focused on what constitutes a healthy diet and a healthy life. He also discussed how to avoid getting fooled by fad diets Read more…
Lots of factors influence how well we age. Maintaining healthy behaviors such as eating a balanced diet, exercising regularly, getting adequate rest, and learning how to manage stress can all contribute to the prevention of lifestyle diseases – hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, inflammatory diseases, and some cancers – and also Read more…
New clients who come to me to eat more healthfully, lose weight, or both, often ask me what diet I recommend. They are often surprised when my response is that I don’t recommend any particular diet plan. There are a couple reasons for this. One is that I don’t Read more…
“Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.” – Anne Lamott Take care of yourself. We hear that a lot, right? But how many of us really prioritize it and make it a consistent part of our daily routine. I’m not talking about Read more…
If you haven’t realized it by now, good health starts in the kitchen! Nutritious, vitamin rich foods are the foundation of your physical and emotional well-being. Unfortunately, too many of us rely on prepared foods which contain additives, unhealthy fats, preservatives and other less than favorable ingredients. And our kitchens Read more…
In my last article, I explained why you should consider developing your own personalized wellness plan. I also emphasized the importance of approaching your wellness plan as a living, breathing document, one that is carefully designed to help you reach your wellness goals, rather than an inflexible set of rules Read more…
Congratulations to the 1,000+ health & wellness coaches who are the first in our country to become National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coaches. You have followed a standard of excellence in this growing field!