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Back to School: The Planning Episode
The fall season brings with it many changes... not least of all the Back to School routine. Adjusting to getting up early in the morning, packing lunches, figuring out what to wear, getting out of the house on time, etc. etc. can be super overwhelming. Often times, it can be really easy to overlook or forget about planning for your food!! Here are some tips to make sure that you are ready for the flurry of activity that comes along with the return of the school bus. ONE: Have


Reflecting on "Wellness" at the end of Wellness Month 2026
As the sun sets on Wellness Month 2026, I want to think about "wellness" in a broader way. I thought I would make a list of questions that we can ask ourselves when reflecting on our wellness that don't have anything to do with our weight. Here it is: Are you getting enough sleep? Are you moving your body in a way that feels good? This can look different for different people. It could look like working in a group fitness class, being at the gym solo, or moving your body outsi


Chocolate Avocado Mousse
Recipe for chocolate avocado mousse.


Avocado Chickpea Salad
Recipe for avocado chickpea salad


Making Lunches Easier
Not enough time? Rushing in the morning? Eating the same thing all the time? Whether you head to the office every day, work from home, or you're bringing a lunch to school, figuring out what lunch is going to be and making sure that it's ready to go can be overwhelming. Check out the list below for a little bit of help with this task! Quick tips to make lunches easier: Make a plan - this doesn't have to be a strict meal plan, but think of it more as a plan for meals (it's dif


How Stress Impacts Digestion (and What to Do About It)
Let's be honest... we are all dealing with stress in our lives. Stress impacts us in lots of ways that we already know and talk about, but did you know that it also impacts digestion? The gut and brain are directly connected through the gut-brain axis —when stress rises, digestion slows down or becomes less efficient. Chronic stress can lead to symptoms like bloating, constipation, diarrhea, or loss of appetite . The loss of appetite that we may experience when we are stresse


Cranberry Butter
This quick easy cranberry butter is a perfect add on for any occasion.


Campus Food Chronicles: Microwaves, Meal Swipes & Midnight Snacks
School is back in session and that means that a lot of us are back on campus - whether we are attending classes or giving the lectures....


Food is Culture
Often times, diet culture or the world around us likes to distill food down into it's nutrients. While nutrients and thus the nutrition...


Food, Feelings, and the Concept of Fullness
When we talk about "fullness" it is often equated with something bad. In actuality, fullness is a neutral response from our body in...


Checking Your Insurance Benefits
Let's talk about everyone's favorite subject - HEALTH INSURANCE!! Yay! No? Okay, seriously though... health insurance is complicated and...


Yes, You Do Need Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates have gotten a lot of bad press recently. I like to joke that I feel my job is actually an attorney, with the way that I...


Ways to Measure Health (that don't involve a scale)
January is here and we are all being bombarded with ways in which we are supposed to be making ourselves new and fresh for the year to...


Recovery Friendly Holiday Gift Ideas
The holidays are here and everyone is rushing around trying to get their gifting completed before all of the office, family and friend...


Red Flags: Fitness Professionals
Fitness classes can be a great way to de-stress and move your body in a way that brings you joy (if you're at a point in recovery where...


Thanksgiving in Recovery: What to Think About
The holidays can be a really rough time for a plethora of reasons....


Last Minute Halloween Treats (that are allergy friendly)
Below are the quick and allergy friendly treats that I presented (and how I put them together).


Healthy Eating For Kids (that's not rooted in diet culture)
I was recently asked by a friend, "how do I help my child eat healthy?" It's a question that a lot of parents have. And, now that we're...


Cheeseburger Salad
Ingredients: Lettuce Burger of Choice Cheese Pickles Tomatoes Onions Bacon Avocado Instructions: Of note - you are welcome to add or...


Cheeseburger Pasta
Ingredients: 1 Pound ground beef (veggie crumbles or browned tofu also an option) 1 Box pasta of choice 20oz Can of diced tomatoes (or...

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