Imagine this: You’ve been on a GLP-1 for a few months. The scale has shifted in a direction you had hoped and even your clothes are beginning to fit better. Your friends are noticing! But you noticed your energy dips during the day in a way that doesn’t feel like…
How Fast Should the Scale Move? A Dietitian’s Guide to Weekly Weight Changes
You’ve committed to changing your weight — but how fast should the scale actually move? It’s one of the most common questions people ask when starting out on a health journey. The answer: slower and steadier than you might expect. Here’s what a healthy pace looks like, why results vary…
Why Grip Strength is Vitally Important (and How to Improve It)
Can opening a pickle jar predict how long you’re going to live? Maybe more than you realize! Our grip strength is actually linked to our overall health and is a good predictor of longevity. This simple, yet often overlooked health marker is a great way to tell us more about…
Shea Butter Lotion Bar Sticks
On average women use about 19 bodycare products a day that contain an estimated 500+ different chemicals. In college my bathroom was filled with dozens of hair products, skin products and makeup containers with hundreds of ingredients. These shea butter lotion sticks though have just 5. I’ll admit that I’m…
Carrot Cake Energy Bars
Ditch store-bought and go DIY with these tasty carrot and dried fruit energy bars. Store them in the refrigerator for a sweet grab-and-go snack with no refined sugar and a healthy dose of fiber. This is a great snack if you’re looking to fuel a long hike or other sustained…
6 Reasons You Might Gain Weight Back After a Diet
You hit your goal months ago, but lately the “maintenance creep” is real. Jeans feel a little tighter, and the scale has inched, even though you aren’t doing anything wildly different. This common experience isn’t failure; it’s life. Use this article to understand why and turn that moment into a…
Garlic Parmesan Sourdough Croutons
Soup season is in full swing, but honestly, in this household any season really is soup season. These homemade sourdough croutons are the perfect crunchy topper for a nice bowl of warm soup in the winter. Or try them on top of a fresh salad with lots of veggies and…
Garlic Parmesan Sourdough Croutons
Soup season is in full swing, but honestly, in this household any season really is soup season. These homemade sourdough croutons are the perfect crunchy topper for a nice bowl of warm soup in the winter. Or try them on top of a fresh salad with lots of veggies and…
What’s More Important: Food Quality or Calorie Quantity?
If you’ve ever found yourself standing in the grocery store, scanning a nutrition label and wondering whether the calories or ingredients matter more—you’re not alone. Maybe you’ve chosen the lower-calorie granola bar over the one with more fiber and nuts, assuming it would better support your goals. Or maybe you’ve…
Simple Elderberry Wellness Shots Recipe
Mini everything seems to be all the rage lately. Mini can still pack a mighty punch though when it comes to these elderberry wellness shots. Featuring elderberry, lemon, and echinacea, they’re an immune supporting powerhouse, especially during the colder months. I recently came up with these ginger turmeric immunity shots.…