Fats have gotten a lot of bad press just like carbohydrates.  The low-fat craze started in the '70s when food manufacturers started taking fat out of our foods...and people started getting sick.  fat is an essential nutrient – your body and brain NEED fat to repair the...

Carbohydrates have gotten a bad reputation in the last couple decades.  It started with the Atkins diet, then the South Beach Diet, today it's Keto, and while these protocols each have their own nuances, the theme is the same: Carbohydrates are bad.

I am a complete...

I get this question a lot.  And the truth is, calories are important first step in figuring out how much fuel your body needs. But there's more to it than just counting calories.

Traffic Light Eating was one of the first things I learned about fueling my body well.  It's simple and intuitive.  My four-year-old can tell you which foods he should be eating a lot of and which foods he needs to "stop and think about" (although, now th...

Don't eat grains. Grains give you fiber - and you need fiber.  Non-dairy is best.  Milk is necessary for strong bones.  Red meat will kill you.  High Protein-High Fat foods are all you need to be healthy and happy.

By 10am your stomach was making rude noises but you're committed to healthier habits and you decided to skip the snack and wait for lunch.  You had lunch with a friend at the new Mexican restaurant down the street - their guacamole is delicious (and it's a vege...

"Change your Habits, Change your Life." It's the title of a book by Tom Corley about average people who become "self-made millionaires."  I haven't read the book but the title has worked its way into my personal phraseology.

The term "coach" is a popular one these days and, let's be honest, its a little vague. So, What does a health and wellness "coach" actually do?

I'm glad you asked. It really is a thing. I promise.