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The Truth About Seed Oils: Are They Really That Bad? In the world of nutrition, there’s always a new “villain.” First, it was fat. Then, sugar. Then, gluten. And now? Seed oils. If you’ve spent any time on social media or in health-conscious circles, you’ve likely heard that seed oils are the root of all chronic…   Read More»

Let’s dive into something that can transform how you feel, think, and work—nutrition for better focus and brain health. From boosting memory to improving mental clarity, let’s explore some science-backed strategies to nourish your brain for peak performance. The brain consumes about 20% of your daily energy, so it’s constantly demanding fuel— meaning if you’re…   Read More»

Looking for healthy options to stock your home pantry or keep at your office? These four new snack finds are perfect for elevating your snack game while keeping your wellness goals on track. Packed with protein, fiber, and natural ingredients, these snacks are a must-have for anyone looking to make smarter choices this year. Whether…   Read More»

TLDR: For the majority of people, I don’t recommend food sensitivity tests. One of the most popular tests for food “sensitivities” is ALCAT (Antigen Leukocyte Antibody Testing), which measures the swelling of blood cells when they’re exposed to the food in question. I have not, in one single case, seen positive outcomes from following the…   Read More»

I’m sure by now you’ve seen collagen everywhere. In creamers designed for coffee, in capsules, in bars, as on the go packs, and even as an addition at your local smoothie bar. The main claims for taking collagen include helping with skin integrity, signs of aging, bone strength, and joint pain. Let’s do a deep…   Read More»

The purpose of a snack is to give your body fuel between meals right? Most “snack foods” do that poorly. Snacks like rice cakes, crackers, healthy looking popcorn and granola bars may be low in calories but are also low in nutrients and do not provide your body with the energy you need. Here are…   Read More»

Never Heard of the Low-FODMAP Diet? This article was written by Madalyn Christine Fiorillo, a graduate student at Syracuse University Following the low FODMAP diet means eliminating foods that are high in specific fermentable carbohydrates. FODMAP stands for Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides and Polyols. In some people, these types of carbohydrates can cause digestive distress such as…   Read More»

I’m not going to lie, I love protein bars (the good ones!). They’re the perfect afternoon pick-me-up with a little sweetness to satisfy my chocolate cravings. But if you’re buying the bougie ones at $3.50 per bar, they can get pretty expensive if you eat them a few times a week. So, why not make…   Read More»

I’ve been getting more requests for healthy and easy Instant Pot® recipes lately. This is one of my favorite kind of recipes– you only use one pan and you’re basically just throwing a bunch of stuff together, hitting a button, then going to do something else for 30 minutes. Instant Pot® Tuscan Chicken Chili Makes 4-5 servings…   Read More»

We all have those days where coffee and a nutritious breakfast just doesn’t do it for us. You can’t seem to concentrate on the task at hand. You’ve been at work for 2 hours but still haven’t done any real “work.” You wonder why you can’t focus. Maybe you go grab a snack, scroll through…   Read More»