Belly Bloat Is No Joke!

Summertime and swimsuit season are in full swing. That puts the 1 in 10 Americans suffering from belly bloating on even higher alert for managing digestive…

What Do Olympians Eat?

What can we learn from Olympians to help fuel our everyday activity? Surprisingly it’s a simple, real food approach that is a best bet. I spent…

Healthify the Super Bowl

The average Super Bowl party attender will eat on roughly 1,200 calories and 50 grams of fat as they graze through the snack buffet. I offered some recipes…

Healthy Halloween Party Alternatives

Recently I was asked about how to have healthy Halloween party snacks without overloading on just sugar. There can be a place for sweet treats on Halloween…

The DOs and DON’Ts of Marathon Nutrition

This week I visited WCCO to talk about marathon nutrition. As a runner myself (I have run half and full marathons as well as many 5ks),…

How to Avoid the ‘Freshman 15’

This week I visited the local FOX news station to share some tips on how to avoid the “Freshman 15”. Click HERE to watch the video…

Is Juicing Worth the Extra Time and Money?

I get asked frequently about whether juicing is actually worth the time and money it takes. The short answer is yes — juicing can be a…

How You Can Eat Barbecue and Still Stay Healthy

Especially in the summer, barbecues can be a huge family favorite! Hot dogs, burgers, fries, or meat slathered in finger-lickin’ barbecue sauce, mm-mm! But barbecues can…

Hydrate for Your Health

When you’re out in the summer heat, hydration is important! But do you really need the 8-10 glasses of water that you hear about? Maybe not……

Should You Switch to a Gluten-Free Diet?

More and more, gluten-free foods can be found in grocery stores and restaurants around the country. Here’s the 4-1-1 on gluten and a gluten-free diet. Most…

Sprouted Grains? Are they really healthier?