Olive oil has two purposes in my kitchen – to be cooked with and not to be cooked with. The oil you cook with is your everyday, less expensive olive oil. The oil you NEVER cook with is your “high quality” olive oil. These olive oils have a lot more...
Summer is officially here! Early summer can be confusing, we get teased with hot days followed by gray cool days as we await for the warm weather to finally stick. Once mid-summer hits, we know those cool days are over, and are ready for fun in the sun! Then late...
So many people asked how to get more protein into their diets, specifically without using meat. I love this topic because I personally eat mostly plant-based with occasional meat dinners. I tried being 100% vegetarian a long time ago and I didn’t feel my best. I think...
Quarantine and COVID restrictions have really forced a lot of us to learn how to improvise based on what we can find at the grocery stores and in our own kitchens. Being able to create a meal with whatever ingredients are in front of you is a skill that will save you...
What is iron? Iron is used to make red blood cells (RBCs), which carry oxygen to our organs and tissues. When you are low in iron, your RBC count goes down. This means your blood isn’t getting as much oxygen to your tissues, which can lead to fatigue. Our bodies are...
I got a handful of requests from members to address how your menstrual cycle affects both exercise and diet. This is something I’m also super interested in, so thank you for those who asked. While I learned about this stuff in school (and referenced a lot of notes!),...