https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/night-sweats-from-alcohol Alcohol + Night Sweats is there a link??? Ever wander why you sweat when alcohol is consumed? I have the pleasure of sharing some perspective over on Refinery 29, just click the link above to view the entire article. Alcohol consumption effects virtually every part of the body from the brain to the circulatory system, endocrine system, to the central nervous system. Physiologically the body can feel flushed, sweaty, hot, clammy, nauseated, light headed, fatigue, and even experience heart arrhythmia. Sweating in particular can happen at anytime during the day or night after consuming alcohol. Since alcohol is commonly […]

Spring is here…. yay! This is such a great season to check point ourselves from all the post holiday healthy intentions and spring forward our health and wellness even more. Living a healthy lifestyle is a daily journey finding what works for your body, mind, and soul. Do you feel stuck? Or confused? Or frustrated with leading a healthy lifestyle? Everyone is on a different health journey with good intentions in mind and to keep efforts simple here are 4 easy ways to focus healthy intentions and implement daily change for long term healthy habits. 1.) Refresh the Fridge + […]

Recently I had the pleasure to work with Well + Good and chat about the differences between parsley vs. cilantro. Herbs are such a great way to add flavor naturally without adding sodium or preservatives to foods and can boost nutritional benefits in our diet. So let’s just dive in a little further about these two tasty herbs and find out their unique gifts. Parsley: -parsley has a wide range of positive health benefits and is a super easy, diverse herb that not only can enhance plate decor and add natural flavor but also offer great nutrition. -Parsley is considered […]

Self Care….What does that mean? Self care is a pillar to our overall wellness. What does self care look like for you?! Self care is different for everyone and does not necessarily have to be a bubble bath with candles. Carving consistent time out for self care is so important to our physical and mental health. Living a healthy lifestyle is not about perfection but always striving for progression where we can compound healthy habits that eventually become natural to us. Identifying what self care habits speak to you specifically and making sure it is integrated into our overall wellness […]

Loving all the citrus right now! In the midst of flu+cold season keeping citrus fruits in regular dietary rotation can be a natural + powerful way to arm the body against illness and offer immune support! Vitamin C in citrus is a well known, powerful antioxidant that can protect the body against damaging free radicals but citrus also contains other powerful nutrients like folate, Thiamin( B vitamin) potassium, niacin, calcium, phosphorus, B6, phosphorus, magnesium, copper, riboflavin, and pantothenic acid along with an array phytochemicals. Flavonoids, a class of polyphenols and phytochemical are super powerful as well, flavonoids include: naringin, naringenin,nobelitin, […]

Happy 2019 and a New YEAR to everyone! I love this time of year, a time to rest, reset, and refresh life after a full year and holiday season. This season is a great time to reflect into the new year and all the fresh starts you plan to strive for and implement. I personally love to map out big and small goals with good intentions and motivation to always be a working progress never striving for perfection. Taking one small step of healthy change a day will keep all of those goals less overwhelming and easier to stick to […]

Happy Holidays to everyone and happy hosting! This time of year we may find ourselves hosting more then normal. It is such a joyful time to be with family, friends, and those we care about. When it comes to hosting, keeping the foods we serve on the healthy side can be easy, delicious, and nutritious! Not sure where to start? I have 5 easy tips how to keep hosting healthy and super easy so your guest will be completely satisfied and happy campers. Tip 1: Start smart. If you have overnight guests or hosting a breakfast gathering think fresh and […]

I am super excited to partner with Bob’s Red Mill and the Nashville Today show using some nutritious and delicious products to bring a few healthy Fall treats to you! This is the time of year all the candy, cakes, pies, and gooey temptations creep into our homes and can pack very little nutrition. A little back ground why I love Bob’s Red Mill, first and foremost it is simple, using minimal, wholesome ingredients and full of nutrition. I also love all the variety they carry as a company lending their product line to several healthy meal and snack options. […]