Do you avoid soy because you’ve heard it’s associated with breast cancer?

And what if you’re a man…isn’t soy like estrogen? Meaning you shouldn’t eat it?

Should you limit soy?

If so, how much is too much?

And what kind of soy is better than others?

When shopping for cheese, milk, and yogurt, which is better for you?

Full-fat dairy?

Or low-fat or non-fat dairy?

These are questions I get from my clients, who often feel totally overwhelmed with making the “best” choices when they’re at the grocery store.

If you haven’t read my article, “Is Dairy Healthy? And Should You Switch to a Plant-Based Milk?” then read that first and then come back here. It will give you a thorough understanding of the science behind why you should (or shoudn’t?) be consuming dairy…

But once you decide to have milk, cheese, and yogurt, which type do you choose?

Fat-free? Skim?

1%? 2%?

4 %? Whole milk?

And why?

Let’s take a look at what the research is currently showing so that you can make the best decision for you 😊

I also remember eating SnackWell’s Fat-Free Devil’s Food Cookies after dinner with my Dad.

And my parents limiting the amount of bacon we had each week…

Why?

Because fat was the enemy.

And saturated fat was Public Enemy #1.

So what’s the deal?

Is fat, and more specifically saturated fat, bad for you?

Or is it good for you?

I thought we’d uncover what the latest research is showing, in hopes to get a clear answer on if we’re choosing to eat fat (or not) based on current science.

Should you go keto?

And if you’re already keto, what does the science say about how healthy it is for you?

Will you be able to keep the weight off?

And what if you’ve hit a weight loss plateau? Then what?

This article covers exactly what you need to know about keto, if it’s for you…and if you should consider coming off of it.

“Bread is the enemy…and carbs make you fat!”

Have you ever thought the same thing?

Are you limiting bread (or pasta or rice or other grains) because you fear they’ll make you gain weight?

You’re not alone.

But is bread *really* the enemy?

Do carbs *actually* make you fat?

As a vegetarian or plant-based eater, you might struggle or feel overwhelmed with how to get enough protein.

You may have even gotten questions from your non-vegetarian friends and family:

“But how are you getting protein?!”

The good news is:

It’s easier than you think 😉

Diets don’t work. In fact, you should never diet again. In this article, I share with you the 6 key reasons you’re struggling with weight loss and why diets don’t work. Then I’ll share the one simple strategy you NEED that will get you to your leanest livable weight (and will help you stay there)!

Do you ever wonder if you’re getting enough protein?

Your fitness app says you need 150 grams of protein, your trainer says you need at least 50 grams of protein per meal, and other countries say you need only 50 grams per day…

How confusing!

Thanks to the bodybuilding community at large, there’s been an increase in pressure to eat enough protein to put on lean muscle.

But are those recommendations too high?

And what if you’re a vegetarian or vegan? You might be finding it hard to reach those high protein recommendations.

My mom has been making and taking her famous guacamole to football parties and gatherings for years and it’s always the first thing to be devoured. The secret? Dried oregano! Make this 4-ingredient guacamole in under 5 minutes, and your friends and family will exclaim, “This is the Best Ever Guacamole!”

This Chopped Kale Salad with Creamy Goat Cheese, Apple, and Pumpkin Seeds is both beautiful and so quick and easy to make. If you don’t eat a lot of salad, a solution is to chop the salad greens into very small pieces- the greens become more tender and you get to savor the salad toppings (sweet apple, pear, crunchy pumpkin seeds, and creamy goat cheese) with every bite!

This Light and Fluffy Zucchini Bread is just that- incredibly light and fluffy, almost like a sponge cake! Traditional recipes call for a lot of oil and sugar, but this recipe subs in apple sauce for most of the oil, and cuts down on the sugar, while still creating a moist and sweet bread. The hint of lemon juice and zest adds a nice brightness, and a slice (or two or three) is delicious warm with butter or a slather of almond butter. Meal prep these loafs for quick and easy breakfasts, snacks, or even dessert to enjoy throughout the week 😊

Every morning before hiking in Colorado, I went to a small café and ordered their overnight oats. It was so filling, satisfying and gave me tons of energy for the hikes ahead. I’ve finally been able to replicate the recipe! And the good news is that this “overnight oat” recipe does not require refrigeration overnight! A good 60-90 minutes in the fridge is all these oats need to soften and become creamy.