Back in April I finished my first semester back in school. I decided to go back to pursue my bachelor’s in food and nutrition and my master’s in human nutrition. This is something that I had thought about for a very long time but was never ready to make the commitment until this past year.… Continue reading What I Learned About Nutrition and Periodontal Disease
One of my favorite sayings and one of my favorite hashtags: It’s a lifestyle, not a diet. We all hear it, we may have an idea of what it really means, but let’s break it down. What the heck are we actually getting at when we say that? Social media influencers left, and right are… Continue reading It’s a Lifestyle, Not a Diet
April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month. We hear a lot about cancer these days, but oral cancer is not usually one people think of. Statistics show that 1 person each hour of each day die of oral cancer. That is 24 people per day that die from this terrible cancer. Oral cancer is one of… Continue reading April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month
This is one of my favorite treats to have on a lazy weekend morning- sausage balls! My dad used to make these for me using bisquick (which yes, they were delicious), but over the years I have altered the recipe to use the flours that I prefer. So, this super simple recipe is basically sausage,… Continue reading Sausage Ball Recipe
Has anybody else gone down the rabbit hole of trying to figure out what sugar is okay and which ones should be avoided? How about when a package says, “no added sugar”, or “no refined sugar”, do you really understand what it means? Or what about the packaging that says “paleo friendly” … I mean… Continue reading Sugar is Sugar is Sugar… or Is It?
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month and I want to take a moment to talk about this important topic. Oral health plays a huge role in overall health, but it is unfortunately overlooked on numerous occasions. Teaching your kids healthy habits from a young age is key in developing a lifelong, healthy lifestyle for… Continue reading National Children’s Dental Health Month
How many of you find yourselves working late nights, stressing about work, pulling your hair out and NOT putting yourself first? Unfortunately, a lot of us fall into this category. Do you really think, that when push comes to shove, that your company or job is going to prioritize your health or wellness over what… Continue reading Putting Yourself First
We finally made it to 2021. While many may take this time to reflect on the last year, I am more than ready to look forward and focus on what is ahead of me. I want to start the year off with talking about my new ventures. I start school in two weeks! I am… Continue reading New Beginnings
It is hard to believe that we are at the end of 2020. This is my last blog post of the year, so I wanted to take some time to reflect on what this year has meant to me. While it has undoubtedly been a challenging and crazy year (to say the least), I also… Continue reading Things that 2020 Has Taught Me
Fitness is a journey, just like health and wellness are a journey. It is not a destination that you arrive at overnight. Our fitness will evolve and change as we age, and what worked for us when we were 20 may not work for us when we are 40. There will be road bumps, injuries,… Continue reading Fitness as we Age
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