There is a huge misconception in the health world that eschewing dieting means eschewing health, and that just because we’re choosing to say no to the restrictive mindset and enjoy all foods, that we only say yes to ‘junk food’ and never eat another stalk of broccoli again. This isn’t it at all; what intuitive eating […]

I remember the first time I ever heard of a smoothie. I was probably about 12 or 13, at Crazy Burger, one of my favorite restaurants in my hometown. They were know for their eclectic menu- everything from vegan options to my favorite, the phyllo-crusted, feta-filled baa-baa lamb burger  (Fun fact: they were actually featured on […]

 You know how much I love green smoothies for moms. But why not kids?! Growing kids need the same nutrients we do as adults, but in abundance (much like during pregnancy). They need macronutrients- carbohydrate and fats for energy and protein for growing healthy muscle and bones; as well as micronutrients like calcium (for those strong […]

  “I just don’t have time to eat healthy!”, is probably the biggest excuse I hear from women who want to get their health on track, improve their fitness, lose fat and have more energy. And I get it, I do. I’m a busy full-time mom of an active 3 year old, four months pregnant and […]