Should You Be Gluten-Free?
Over the past few years, the gluten-free diet has become a huge phenomenon and gotten tons of attention as a means to lose weight or eat healthier. Sales of gluten-free…
7-Day Meal Plan
Failing to plan is planning to fail. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: one of the biggest keys to success in healthy eating is planning ahead. I…
Healthy Made Easy
As a dietitian, people have certain expectations of me and think I must only eat this or that, or be vegan or paleo, blah blah blah. Sometimes it can be…
Blame Taylor Swift
When I was a little girl, I wanted to be a famous singer when I grew up. My mom can attest to this. I drew pictures of myself on stage…
How To Beat A Binge
So for those of you who don’t know me personally, my big brother got married this past weekend. And my boyfriend turned the big 2-5. And I got offered a…
The Power of Protein
Protein, protein, protein. It seems like that’s all we hear about these days in the health & fitness world. Most people take protein supplements to help them get “jacked”, but…
Healthy Substitutions 101
According to Dr. Ann G. Kulze, founder and CEO of the Just Wellness LLC education firm, and my newest idol, “aside from smoking status, your body weight is the single…
Healthy Pantry Staples
HAPPY HUMP DAY MY FIT & FABULOUS FRIENDS! The past few weeks have been a whirlwind full of fun and exciting things! I have finally kicked off my career as…
Keep Calm And Have A Snack
That statement could not be more fitting for me. I eat very often, but usually in small-ish quantities. I’m not saying that’s the “right” or “wrong” way to do it;…
Think Before You Drink
It’s been a looooong, exhausting week at work. You’ve woken up at 6 AM every day and you are more than ready for a drink. It’s finally 5 pm on Friday…
Social Media & Body Image: Helpful or Harmful?
Today’s society thrives on social media. We have countless outlets on which we can share anything and everything we want through photos, videos, stories, and status posts. There’s Twitter, Instagram, Facebook,…
Why You Should Eat The Rainbow
Unfortunately, no, I’m not talking about Skittles. I’m talking about fruits and vegetables, but keep reading! Have you ever heard someone say you should “eat the rainbow”? What does that…