Did you know the average American eats 17 teaspoons of sugar a day? My goal of this blog post is to help you feel more confident in reading food labels to spot added sugar. Added sugar can increase your chances of getting diabetes, fatty liver disease, weight gain, high blood pressure, inflammation, an increased risk… Continue reading Sugar Sugar
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My Top 10 Home Gym Equipment List
Have you always dreamed about creating your own home gym, but do not know where to start? I have been growing my dream home gym now for 10 years. I can suggest what equipment to get and what equipment to avoid. I have summed up below my top 10 must have pieces of equipment for… Continue reading My Top 10 Home Gym Equipment List
Food Claims
We all have seen claims such as low fat, gluten free, organic, no hormones added, and etc. What does this mean when purchasing products? Let me help navigate that for you. First, let's define the three different types of food claims which are nutrient claims, health claims, and structure of function claims. Nutrition claims focus… Continue reading Food Claims
Nutrition Facts Label
One of the most confusing areas of nutrition can be reading packaged food nutrition labels. The following will be a two part series to teach you how to read and understand food nutrition labels and food claims. When you are trying to determine if a product fits into your goals it can become very complicated… Continue reading Nutrition Facts Label
My Favorite Products at Trader Joe’s
If you follow me on Instagram you know that I love Trader Joe's! Before COVID you could find me at Trader Joe's every Friday after work for the free wine tastings. Trust me free wine, makes grocery shopping a lot more fun! Now you can catch me at Trader Joe's every Sunday to do my… Continue reading My Favorite Products at Trader Joe’s
Gluten Free Cornbread Casserole
Ingredients 1/2 teaspoon oil 1 lb ground beef or meat/meat substitute of your choice1 yellow onion chopped3 cloves of garlic chopped1 green pepper chopped1 cup chopped mushrooms1 cup chopped spinach1 teaspoon oregano1 tespoon parsley1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon of basil1 package of Trader Joe's Gluten Free Cornbread1/2 cup dairy free cheese or shredded cheese of… Continue reading Gluten Free Cornbread Casserole
Dairy & Gluten Free Smoked Salmon Quiche
Ingredients Gluten Free Crust- I used Wholly Gluten Free 9" Pie Shells from Trader Joes ($4.49 for 2 shells)1 Package of smoked salmon (chopped)1 Cup chopped bacon (optional)1 Cup Daiya Mozzarella Style Shreds4 Eggs1/2 Cup water 1/2 Cup chopped spinach1 Onion chopped2 Cloves of minced garlic1/2 Cup of broccoli (chopped) 1/2 Cup mushrooms1 Tablespoon of… Continue reading Dairy & Gluten Free Smoked Salmon Quiche
Let’s Get Healthy
I have a very simple motto when it comes to becoming healthier. Simple changes go a long way! Yes, let me repeat that again, Simple changes go a long way! You do not need expensive gym memberships, protein drinks or powders, or even a kale salad to make healthy changes in your lifestyle. A healthy… Continue reading Let’s Get Healthy
