Montana Myth Buster: Women, Alcohol and Mental Health One woman’s story of lifelong alcohol abuse and ongoing recovery As our nation observes Mental Health Awareness Month, I would be remiss if I didn’t address the effects of alcohol on women’s emotional and mental wellness. Sometimes people drink alcohol to aid with the manifestation of stress, … Read more
Gut Microbiome The Gut Brain Axis and How it Effects Your Mental Health Ever wonder why some foods make you feel good physically and mentally? Some of that is due in part to the gut-brain axis! What is the gut-brain axis, and how does it influence the rest of your body – and even your … Read more
Podcast Interview Hear Me on Podcast Business News Hi there! Have you been interested in personal nutrition counseling? Have you looked at my website and wondered who I am or what I am like to work with? Well, I get it. Nutrition is a very personal matter for many people, and it usually isn’t just … Read more
Eight tips to control portions at every meal.
Celebrate National Cookie Day – December 4th! Whole Wheat Crunchy Chewy Salted Chocolate Chunk Cookies Embrace this random cookie holiday National Cookie Day on December 4th is the opportunity to serve up sugary treats! Bakers across the country fire up their ovens for holiday baking. This festive season is the perfect time to enjoy exchanging … Read more
What To Do With Vegetables Embrace the possibilities! Vegetables. The word evokes confusion, misery, and poor taste to many. Yet, it is suggested that we eat them ALL THE TIME! That’s because they provide so many health benefits. Vegetables play a vital role in life-long health. They provide an array of vitamins and minerals necessary … Read more
Healthy Holiday Travel Tips Don’t stress – there are options! As the holiday season ramps up, traveling increases so that people can see families and friends or simply just get away. Eating while on the road, in an airport, or in restaurants can invoke unwanted anxiety and stress when sticking to healthy eating options. Have … Read more
Healthier Recipes: Faux Cookie Dough Dip Definitely try this at home! Planning ahead for the holiday season should include a plan for survival. As our calendars fill up with festive events, so should our arsenal of healthy meal and dessert replacements. Faux Cookie Dough Dip is a family favorite at my house, nearly guilt-free snacking … Read more
Explore Your Love-Hate Relationship with Carbs You may ask yourself… You may find yourself asking these questions. Carbohydrates: are they good or bad? What is the truth about carbohydrates? What is the difference between sugar, starch, simple carbohydrates, complex carbohydrates? Carbs are good Fat is bad Carbohydrates: are they good or are they bad? Are … Read more
Nutrition on the Internet Is it for real? Even though the changing of the calendar to 2021 isn’t exactly making our lives turn back to normal from pre-pandemic times, it still feels good to turn that page to a new year with the hope for a better one to come. That said, know that … Read more
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