Iron Deficiency and How it Affects Your Thyroid

This feature was sponsored by our friends at MegaFood. All opinions are my own. Iron deficiency is something that goes unnoticed by many doctors and patients. Sadly, most doctors test your blood for hemoglobin, which is not how to accurately read your iron levels. This was a HUGE wake up call for me when I … Continued

Gluten-Free n’ Vegan Tips For Fueling Your Body

Here is a useful guide to help those of you who are Gluten-Free and/or Vegan.  As we all know, I am Gluten-Intolerant, therefore I enjoy consuming all of these foods in my meals and snacks throughout the day. I hope this guide is helpful for those of you new to the gluten-free world and hope … Continued

Lucious Leafy Greens

Many of my clients considered ‘leafy green veggies’ unappetizing before they came to me for counseling.  The first thing that came to their minds when I mentioned ‘leafy green veggies’ was “Well, I eat Iceberg Lettuce”! O boy, I thought…we’ve got some work to do and this is going to be fun.  This is what … Continued

Sweet Potato Muffins

These muffins surely are scrumptious!  I’m sure many of you pair sweet potatoes with Thanksgiving, however, my tasty ‘Sweet Potato Muffins’ are the perfect snack all year round.  Sweet potatoes can be found in your local markets year-round, however, they are in season in November and December.  They are an excellent source of vitamin C … Continued

Nifty Nut Butter Wrap

This is one of my clients’ favorite Go-To Snacks!  Bananas are not just a good source of B vitamins, they are low in sodium and contain Vitamin C and A as well as high levels of Iron and Potassium.  The natural fiber in bananas also contributes to numerous health benefits.  For instance, bananas contain Trypophan, … Continued

TLT (Tofu, Lettuce n' Tomato) Sandwich

I just made this divine TLT sandwich for my lunch today and I cannot stop raving over it! I will definitely be making this my lunch staple a few times each week! Ingredients 1 medium tomato 2 pieces Kale (or your green “a.k.a. lettuce” of choice) 14 ounces water packed extra-firm tofu, drained 1 Tablespoon Dijon … Continued

Super Foods on a Budget

In this day n’ age…the economy isn’t looking too shabby.  We all have to learn to cut back on certain things, however, we should not be cutting back on our nutritious foods as we must continue to feed our bodies with healthy super foods everyday.  Here are a few of my favorite super foods that … Continued

Hummus…

I love hummus. There are so many different ways to incorporate this delicious spread into your everyday meals and snacks.  Not only does hummus add great flavor- but it packs a nutritional punch, as well.  Hummus contains protein, complex carbohydrates and unsaturated fats, which are all essential to fuel us throughout our day.   Moreover, hummus is often made with olive … Continued