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Food Freedom For The Holidays
If you’re reading this, it means you are ready for CHANGE. You don’t want to feel the same food obsession and discomfort in your body that you have in previous years. You want a holiday season focused on connection with family and friends, enjoying food, and feeling great in your body. If that’s the case, keep reading!
How To Identify Hunger
Our bodies are smart and sometimes we do not give them the credit they deserve. Our bodies tell us when we are in pain, when we need to use the restroom, when someone touches us, and yes when we are hungry and full. Keep reading to learn how to get in touch with your hunger cues!
Carrot Cake Breakfast Cookies
These are circles of happiness you need to try! They are perfect to grab in the morning or for a snack on the go. They are packed with nutrients that will have your body and mind feeling happy and satisfied!
Is Dairy Bad For You?
I love to bust myths about nutrition. When it comes to REAL DAIRY, there tends to be a lot of misinformation out there, I hope you find this blog helpful so you can be armed with education supported by research next time you come across content that claims one of these myths to be true.
5 Fun Things to do with the Apples you Picked this Fall
Apple picking is a fall staple for me I love every part of it. The crisp air and apples get me in the fall mood so fast! Then you bring home pounds of apples and consider opening an apple pie business because what are you going to do with all of these apples? Before you start the business, let me help you with these 5 easy and fun ideas that may use up the apples faster than you thought.
5 Steps to Reject the Diet Mentality
From social media to trends to fad diets, we constantly (and unfairly) see and hear that dieting gives us value. Think about how you would feel without worrying about food, being scared of “failing” a diet, or without waiting the entire week for a ‘cheat day’.
Sneaky Vegetable Meatball Parm
You guys dinner does not get easier than this meatball parmesan recipe! One bowl. One pan. Done. And if that is not enough to convince you, this recipe adds in veggies that you cannot taste.
How to Ditch the “Burn to Earn” Mindset
Diet culture sets us up for failure in our relationship with movement when the focus lies on calories in vs. calories out. It tells us that we need to “burn off” certain foods, or “earn” the opportunity to eat out at a favorite restaurant. Spoiler: guilt is not a sustainable motivator for incorporating exercise, and energy balance is much more complicated than calories in vs. out.
Why I Didn’t Skip Dinner
The path to body peace is not without its rocks. Sometimes we’ll step over them and sometimes we’ll trip. What matters is that you steady yourself and keep moving forward, leaning on the people who love you to help you find your strength along the way.
Blender Banana Squash Chocolate Chip Muffins
Muffins made almost 100% in a blender, that pack protein, veggies, fruit and delicious flavor, what could be better?? These muffins were originally made for a toddler but quickly consumed by adults. Great for the whole family.
Grinder Sandwich- But A Salad!
Who does not LOVE a grinders sandwich? Taking the base of a recipe and switching it up for variety has been a game changer for me! Most of these ingredients you probably have in your fridge already so it makes an easy lunch to throw together on a busy day where you need energy!
Veggie Packed Pasta Bake
Easy, toddler friendly baked pasta! Lots of cheese but also lots of protein, veggies and fiber! Great for the family or great to make ahead and have leftovers!
Moving Out of Diet Culture
Diet culture is tough to navigate, especially once you are aware of it – it’s everywhere! Here, we provide a set of tips on how to slowly move away from diet culture, create boundaries, find new communities, and prioritize your health to live your most authentic life (diet culture free!).
Cookie Dough Smoothie Recipe
Who doesn’t love a good smoothie recipe? Especially one packed with so many nutrients! This smoothie covers all the bases for a balanced snack or meal and is great after a workout!
5 Meal Prep Tips to Take Your Food from Boring to Balanced
Meal prepping should be practical, but it should also be fun and appealing to your taste buds and your satisfaction cues. Keep reading for our top five tips to put the fun back in meal prepping, while saving time, too!
How to Mindfully Eat
Mindfulness is defined as “paying attention in a particular way, on purpose, in the present moment, and non-judgmentally.” There are many ways to practice mindfulness including movement like walking or yoga, meditation, journaling, and even during the eating experience!
Set Point Theory: Explained!
Scientific research has shown that the average person’s set point range varies from about ten to twenty pounds. There is no magic wand that we can wave to determine this point, and there is no spell that can change it. Instead, this theory requires that we turn inwards, listening to our body and its natural cues.
Air Fryer Banana Oat Cookies
This is the PERFECT recipe for a satisfying and energizing post workout or anytime snack! Read to find out how you can make it perfect to eat before a workout too.
The Scoop on Sleep
Diving into why sleep is a powerful pillar of its own in HSH’s five pillars of wellness: what really happens when we close our eyes, why it’s so important, how it affects our food choices and energy levels, and some simple tips for a better night’s rest.
How to Care for Yourself and Others While Grieving
Grief can easily get in the way of nutrition- learn how to support yourself and others through grief with food and WHY it’s so important to stay nourished.