Taking Pause for Menopause

I’m in my late 40s, something I say out loud with a bit of incredulity and slight disbelief (read: Can. Not. Believe. It.). Based on my chronological age, I’m very likely right smack in the middle of peri-menopause… that time when women’s bodies are making the...

The Breadless Sandwich: Ideas & Inspiration

For those of you cutting back on breads, be it for health reasons, allergy reasons, or just trying to get more vegetables in your diet, it can be a struggle to find alternatives to sandwiches. It’s no secret that eating a sandwich or burger has a different feel to it...

Hormone Balancing Foods for Women

If you have persistent weight gain, excess weight around your belly, low libido, fatigue, anxiety, irritability, depression, poor sleep patterns, digestion problems, or cravings…you may have a hormonal imbalance. In addition to exploring medications or herbs,...

Your Weight vs. Your Health

For the longest time, we’ve been told that weight and height are the most important measurements. Specifically, BMI (Body Mass Index) has been used to determine the health of people for years. BMI is calculated by taking a person’s weight in kilograms divided by the...

Weight Loss for the Amateur Athlete Yep, that's you!

For those of you who consider physical fitness to be a priority to your overall health, you might think of yourself as an amateur athlete. This will look different for everyone, but might be along the lines of more than three workouts per week that vary in intensity...