Ah the joyous holiday season. A season full of family and friend gatherings, holiday parties, shopping, and.... weight gain? Just like the notorious freshmen fifteen, holiday weight gain is a real phenomenon. In fact for most, the holiday season is a true test of willpower. Many individuals start off the season with a defeated mindset almost expecting the same weight gain scenario year after year. I hear often in my office, ”I'm just going to start up again in the New Year be

Fiber picked, plant based protein, and inflammation fighting meal? UM yup I’m all in!! Tell me it takes 15-20 minutes. SOLD. In love with this fast, delicious recipe and hope you all enjoy it as well!! The DEETS below! INGREDIENTS 1, 16 oz can low sodium red kidney beans, rinsed 1, 16 oz can low sodium diced tomatoes 1/2 small onion, diced 1/2 red bell pepper, diced 4 garlic cloves 1 tsp grated fresh ginger 1 tbsp curry powder 1 tsp turmeric 2 tsp cumin DIRECTIONS In a pan he

It's that glorious time of year again where the days are shorter and the air is bitter. Well at least for those of us living up north! It's during these months where sunshine is limited (womp womp) and it seems as though most are stuck in this sluggish, often melancholy mood. Sound familiar? To me it certainly does! I definitely thrive off of warmer sunny weather and these winter days sometimes seem like a total drag. Here's the good thing. These feelings may not completely b

It's the most wonderful time of the year! Which means..... your breakfasts are 'bout to be too!! These are EVERYTHING during this holiday season.. trust me. I finally finished decorating the house for Christmas which was exciting! There were legit boxes everywhere so it was so nice to cross that one off the list. And the result is a beautifully decorated house. Also, in other exciting news I filed for my PLLC on Monday so in 3 months (the timeframe they're telling me) I will

Ahhh the holidays are in the air. Office parties, class parties, family dinners, pies, cookies, cakes, OH MY. I hear it from my patients, friends, and family members. I get it. It can be a hard time for someone who is diligently trying to lose/maintain weight. However, I wanted to invite you into my perspective on eating and the holidays. As per usual this time of year there's a lot currently floating around online about having a "healthier holiday." I've seen everything from

So you've decided to change your lifestyle and you've decided it is time to just eat healthier damnit! What's on your breakfast, lunch, and dinner plate? If you're like the majority I have encountered it looks something like this: Breakfast: 1 hardboiled egg and black coffee (your mind: sugar? nope that shiz kills. milk/half and half? no way too many calories!) Lunch: A salad with a side of extra boring. (It probably looks like this: iceberg lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber

Hummus just got elevated to a whole new nutrient packed level!! All the taste of regular garlicky creamy hummus with all the benefits of baby spinach. What are those benefits you may ask? Well spinach is packed with Vitamin K, Vitamin A, and folate. Sooo OK Jackie well what do those vitamins even do? Nutrition gibberish broken down below: Vitamin K - Important for blood clotting. Just 1 cup of spinach gives our bodies more than the daily value of this vitamin. VItamin A - Hea