You don’t need a rest day. Instead, make recovery a regular part of your routine. Your mind and body thrive on daily movement. Most days of the week this will be a workout (strength or cardio). A couple days per week you need less intensity (like walking, taking Pilates or Barre class, or […]
Looking at snacking through the lenses of science and Ayurveda. The body needs time to digest the meals you’ve eaten. Snacking interrupts this process. A good rule from Ayurveda is to fill the stomach 1/2 with food, 1/4 with water, and to leave 1/4 space. This space allows the stomach to work to digest the […]
In the days after going “off the rails,” here are a few things you can do to get back on track again: Drink water/electrolytes before bed the day of, if possible (especially if there was alcohol involved). Get plenty of sleep, even if you have to sleep past your normal wake-up time. The […]
1. You can’t out-exercise a bad diet. Read my blog post by the same name here. A study found that hunter-gathers burn the same amount of calories as sedentary Westerners. But you do need to exercise. More on that later… 2. It’s not about eating LESS. Most people need more: more protein, more fiber, and […]
You know you need to eat healthier to reach your goals. What’s getting in your way? Time/Planning: You’re busy, working long hours, and grabbing food on the go. Wherever you go (even convenience stores), choose the healthiest options. Instead of chips and soda, opt for water, fruit (fresh if they have it or dried), […]
The International Food Information Council defines processing as “any deliberate change in food that occurs before it’s ready to eat.” Processed foods fall on a spectrum from minimally processed to ultra-processed. Basically, if you didn’t pick an apple off a tree or kill a chicken, you’re eating processed foods. 1. Minimally Processed: fresh, frozen, or […]
If you want to eat healthier or lose weight, here are 10 tips that don’t require calorie counting, logging, or tracking. 1. Portion Control. Buy foods in single-serving packages. If you’re buying large packages, portion out single servings in ziploc bags.You can also hack this by using smaller plates, bowls, and utensils. 2. Focus on […]
Carbohydrates (carbs for short) are composed of carbon, oxygen, and hydrogen. They are one of the 3 macro nutrients (along with protein and fat). Are they bad? Short answer: No No food, or food group, is inherently “good” or “bad.” There are foods that move you closer to your goals and food that don’t. And […]
If you’re belly isn’t looking the way you’d like it to, here are my best tips for you: 1. Are you bloated? If bloating is an issue, look at your diet. Don’t eat foods that cause bloating. Check out an Anti-Vata diet (Ayurveda) or avoiding FODMAP foods. If bloating is caused by water retention, watch your […]
What is fat? Fat is another word for triglycerides. Triglycerides are three fatty acids and a glycerol. They are found in the blood and provide 60% of the body’s energy needs at rest. Most of your organs run on fat in order to spare glucose for the brain. Triglycerides are a subcategory of lipids. […]