Eating a healthy diet offers a wide variety of benefits for physical health, mental health and is crucial for overall well-being. In this blog post, I will be covering topics about how to eat a healthy diet, the benefits of a high fiber, high protein diet, how to make a healthy plate and featuring my COLLECTION OF HEALTHY, HIGH-FIBER, HIGH-PROTEIN RECIPES. (See end of post for recipe books) Some key advantages of adopting and sustaining a healthy diet that includes plenty of fiber and protein ...
Functional Strength Training for Women
You’ve heard that resistance training is very important for women, especially as we age. In this blog post, I’m going to be explaining why not only resistance training but functional strength training for women is important. As we age, we lose muscle. Muscle loss otherwise known as sarcopenia, is a natural part of the aging process, and muscle loss typically begins around the age of 30. The rate of muscle loss tends to accelerate after the age of 50. Hormonal changes, such as a decline ...
A Balanced Guide to Nutrition, Fitness & Health
Surprise, I wrote a book! Can you believe my E-book, "Poised Health - A Balanced Guide to Health, Fitness & Nutrition" was not planned! It's always been one of my life goals to write a book, however this 75+ page health & wellness book came about accidentally! I've worked with nutrition and fitness clients over the course of 20 years and I've collected quite the content around nutrition, fitness and emotional well-being. Therefore, I finally decided to put it all in one place for the ...
How to Make Healthy Holiday Choices
Staying healthy during the holidays can be a challenge due to festive gatherings, delicious but often unhealthy food, and disrupted routines. However, with a bit of planning and mindfulness, you can maintain your health and well-being. Here are my tips to staying healthy throughout the holidays as an integrative nutritionist and trainer. Leave the All or Nothing Mindset Behind This may be the most important tip. Many people like to approach health with an all or nothing mindset. The ...
How to Stay Healthy While Traveling
Staying healthy while traveling is important to ensure an enjoyable and stress-free experience. Here are some tips to help you maintain your health while on the go: These are practices I do when I travel as an integrative nutritionist and trainer and what I recommend to my clients. Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of water, especially if you're traveling by air, as the cabin air can be dehydrating.Carry a reusable water bottle and refill it regularly. Eat Balanced Meals: Try to maintain a ...