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Sharing some ideas on how to set healthy examples for kids, teach them about health, and get them excited about nutrition. Hi friends! How’s the week going? Things have been chaotic around here, between the girls’ dance competitions, school events, and, of course, fun time whenever we can. When you have a hectic schedule and…
Image Credit. The chances are that you’ve very familiar with the saying “you are what you eat.” It’s a simple saying, but it’s fuelled a lot of discussion about the role of diet and your health, or even your personality in some cases. Some people see it as a gross oversimplification of food, some see…
Hi friends! I’m SO excited about today’s podcast episode and can’t wait for you to take a listen. I’m interviwing Dr. William Davis, author of Wheat Belly and Super Gut, and here’s what we talk about today: How grains impact metabolic health What does he recemmend for preventative heart screening? How grains deplete nutrients and minerals Yeast,…
May 1, 2024 40 Comments Low calorie cereal is easy to make. I know you want to buy it – but it tastes much better to make it. I know that there are people out there who will take on look at this recipe and decide it isn’t low calorie. But, I would argue…
In this episode, Tina chats with Carrots ‘N’ Cake practitioner and coach, Naomi Altman, FDN-P, about the truth behind everyday toxic ingredients that show up in our daily lives and negatively impact our health and hormones. Naomi explains the idea of “toxic load” as well as some of the associated symptoms and what to look…
April 17, 2024 28 Comments These easy refrigerator pickles should live in your fridge. Bored with the same old food – add pickles! I make these pickles for my husband who then devours them and attempts to drink the pickle juice (which has become a thing). My kids scream – noooo!!! But he still…
Sharing a recipe for healthy homemade dog food! Hi friends! How are ya? I hope that your day is going well! Today, I’m off to the kids’ school to volunteer and am looking forward to some time in the sauna blanket after a workout. It should be a pretty low-key day! For today’s post, I…
In this episode, Tina chats with Lacy Lain about the truth behind what is actually needed in order to balance your hormones, despite what you might hear on social media. Lacy debunks common misconceptions about balancing hormones, provides some nutrition and lifestyle recommendations, and encourages gathering a holistic approach for balancing hormones. Lacy talks…
April 14, 2024 4 Comments These fresh strawberry recipes will inspire you to buy pounds and pounds of fresh strawberries. The easiest fresh strawberry dish is – wash and eat! (I guess that isn’t really a recipe). Desserts with strawberries will be instantly healthier than your regular chocolate cakes or crème brulees because you…
Hi friends! Happy Friday!! How was the week? I hope you had an amazing one. Ours was good; busy as usual, but time for some fun in the mix of school and work stuff. What’s going on this weekend? P has a basketball game and a birthday party, and it’s her First Communion. We’re having…
April 9, 2024 1 Comment These fresh asparagus recipes will help shape your cooking for the next month. When I walked into my local grocery store, there was a wall of asparagus greeting me. I said, “Hello, asparagus!” It did not reply. I happen to love the stuff and we all know it is…
In this episode, Tina talks about the importance of having the right mindset when it comes to losing weight. She shares real-life strategies to implement, mindset shifts to make, and gets clear on the goals and expectations needed for a successful fat loss phase. Tina talks about: Mistakes women make when trying to lose weight …
Hi friends! I have a new podcast episode up today and am so happy to be chatting with Rachel Scheer. We talk about: Her healing story and how she become a functional medicine practitioner Her tips for stress reduction and how stress impacts major functions in the body The pillars of health and what it…
Imma bout to show you the way to my heart. How To Cook Grilled Artichokes Artichokes are one of the first foods that the Pilot and I would make to go along with our dinners. When we first started dating, money was tight so instead of going out to eat, we’d share an ahi tuna…
April 2, 2024 7 Comments This healthy shakshuka recipe is for those who have never even heard of shakshuka. I hadn’t heard of it either until I encountered it on a brunch menu in Mexico (over a year ago). What is this mysterious “shakshuka”? I did know I was going to like it because…
In this episode, Tina chats with Andrea Wool about how to find the “sweet spot” for exercise when you have an autoimmune disease or other chronic condition. Andrea shares the importance of listening to your body and focusing on an individual approach. She also provides guidance on how to exercise effectively while being mindful of…
March 30, 2024 12 Comments This chocolate chia pudding recipe is for those people who LOVE Jello pudding but need a healthier alternative. One tablespoon of chia seeds has more calcium than a glass of milk, more Omega-3s than Salmon, and more antioxidants than blueberries!! Take that Jello! I think this is one of…
In this episode, Tina chats with Valerie Cacho, MD about sleep health for women in perimenopause. As an integrative sleep medicine physician and women’s sleep expert, Dr. Cacho discusses the reasons behind sleep issues and explains the role hormones play in women’s sleep patterns. She also provides actionable nutrition advice to improve sleep as well…
March 20, 2024 10 Comments These gluten free peanut butter cookies can be made with ingredients in your pantry. Nothing fancy here! I have literally a ton of peanut butter. Peanut butter is one of those foods that my family cannot go without and it is incredibly nutritious. Is peanut butter a great choice?…
In this episode, Tina chats with Emily Field, RD, all about macro nutrition. She debunks many of the common misconceptions about macros, explains how they are a valuable tool to achieve specific health and physique goals (not just weight loss), and how macros can improve awareness and consistency for a truly sustainable approach to eating….
Sharing some sleep hygeine hacks to help you get a better night’s sleep. Hi friends! Happy Monday! I hope that you had an amazing weekend. We’re back from a whirlwind trip to Vegas! It was such a blast to spend the weekend with friends in one of my favorite places. I’ll share some pics of…