We read so much about calories: Calories don’t matter. Calories do matter. All calories are not created equal. A calorie is a calorie. Eat real calories, not fake calories. Most of this information is confusing and not based on scientific research. (Someone is usually trying to sell you something, right?) So how do we navigate… Read More Don’t Count Calories
My husband and I own six different machines for making coffee. We have stirrers, scoops, grinders, presses, frothers, and makers large, small, slow, and quick. We regularly gift each other with coffee and finding a good latte on vacation is our idea of a good time. So when you ask me a coffee question, you’ve… Read More Is Coffee Bad?
“Have your kids ever had Oreos?” “Do you ever buy candy?” “Do you ever let your kids eat junk food?” I don’t like answering those questions. I want to help people be their best by fueling their bodies well. For parents this includes the bodies of their children. My own belief and interest in nutrition… Read More What’s in my kid’s Easter basket?
Should I be gluten-free? This is a question I hear often. And one I can’t easily answer. I think many of us have heard of the auto-immune disorder Celiac disease and the necessity to maintain a gluten-free diet. But what about all those people who say they “feel better” on a gluten-free diet so they… Read More Is Gluten-Free for Me?
Fiber was news worthy long before Paleo, Whole 30, or Engine #2. We often hear that we don’t get enough fiber in our diet, but are we sure where is actually comes from? There are actually two types of fiber: soluble and insoluble. Soluble fiber is found in dried beans and peas, oat bran, apples, citrus… Read More Fill Up with Fiber
I spoke to a local elementary Parent Teacher Association yesterday. While many of the parents were excited to learn how to teach healthy eating to their children, the main concern was what to feed them after-school. I know my own kids tend to be “hangry” (hungry+angry) come 3pm every day. (Me too!) Healthy snack choices are… Read More After School Snacks
January is full of advice for healthy living. I was in Costco yesterday and the number of “healthy” or organic products has doubled. Exciting news for a Health & Wellness Coach! Yet raw veggies and in-season fruit options are limited. Sugar is also a hot topic right now as the latest research continues to demonize… Read More Benefits of Frozen Fruit
*this post is part of the workshop series Your Holiday Game Plan You made it to January 2, 2015! It’s been two months since you developed Your Holiday Game Plan. How did it go? Personally, I did well with drinking enough water each day, enjoyed celebrating advent with my family, and brought healthy foods to parties… Read More You Did It!
*this post is part of the workshop series Your Holiday Game Plan This is a crazy, wonderful week for all of us and I know for me exercise is sometimes the first to go. I am definitely feeling sluggish from all the eggnog-ing, fruit cake-ing, and sweet potato casserole-ing. Back in November one of the strategies… Read More Get Moving!
*this post is part of the workshop series Your Holiday Game Plan Back in November, I mentioned grazing as a nutrition tip for surviving the holidays and becoming L.E.A.N. For grazing to become more instinctual, we should follow Dr. Sears’ rule of twos: Eat twice as often, eat half as much, and chew twice as long. My name is Amy Abell and… Read More Graze vs. Gorge
