If you’ve found yourself struggling with keeping a positive mindset lately, you are not alone. The stress of and unprecedented global pandemic and the aftermath – from a fluctuating economy closing businesses, job instability, school closures and disrupted routines combined with the fear of potentially getting sick has professionals calling depression the ‘second wave’ of the pandemic. According to renowned brain health Dr. Daniel Amen, all of us are being traumatized in some way. The human brain is wired to remember traumatic experiences, and in some people, this biological reality may lead to PTSD or post-traumatic stress disorder. I have...
I often get funny looks when I tell people I’m a chef. But you don’t look like a chef. Have you heard the expression, Never trust a skinny chef? Then I ask, if you’re eating for health, vitality, to feel your best and to maybe even look 10-20 years younger, you might want to think about that question again. My confession is, I struggled with a food addiction for years. I was a total wreck around food. And I guess I’m certainly not alone. Apparently, about 40% of the US population struggles with some type of eating disorder. My obsessive...
There’s nothing quite as satisfying as a perfectly cooked chicken breast to quench the appetite and give you the essential amino acids you need to power that FAB body of yours. But let’s face it, it can get dry as a rice cake if it’s not cooked well. And poorly cooked breasts are just a travesty! Here’s how to avoid the dreaded, dried-out breast: 🔹Spray your chicken with Eat Cleaner Seafood and Poultry Wash. I promise you this is like magic! It has a brining effect, so it will give it the juiciness that you desire and also cut down...
Can’t sleep? Feeling sad? The trouble with digestion? It is a growing sign of the times, but the truth is you may be missing out on some very valuable nutrients that are hindering your body’s natural ability to heal itself. In my discussion with Bernadette Judge, RN with Nupeutics Health, we dive into some of the common symptoms when you’re feeling out of whack, and how to simply remedy them with food, supplements and hydration. No FOMO here, just the facts! >> LISTEN TO THE FULL PODCAST EPISODE HERE << “Get into having a sleeping routine. This helps your body...