Stressed to the max? Your Diet is Making Things Worse

Stress Affects Diet

Does this sound like you? When I wake up, I feel exhausted instead of refreshed Coffee is my fuel of choice, at least two cups per day too My mind never stops racing. I’m constantly thinking about what’s stressing me out. I’m trying to eat healthy but I’m too stressed out Work has me overworked […]

4 Low Calorie Drinks that Will Cut Cravings & Give You Energy

We all know we’re supposed to drink a crap load (my favorite number) of water each day, but sometimes that gets real boring. Sure, you could add a fresh lemon squeeze here or a cucumber slice there. You could even get fancy and add 2-3 fruits at once if you dare. But if we’re being […]

Planning Ahead Instead of Meal Prepping: Easy Tips for Busy People

This is not your typical meal prepping guide. I’m not going to tell you to sacrifice a few hours on your day off to prepare the same meal of chicken and broccoli everyday. I’m also not going to tell you what to eat specifically either. Instead, I’m going to dish out a few simple (and […]

Practical Tips for Eating Healthy on the Road or in the Air

Eat Healthy on the Road

In the span of two months, I’ve traveled on 8 airplanes (the longest flight being 16 straight hours), 2 six hour bus rides, 3 four hour car rides (two of which were overseas in the Philippines), plenty of shorter taxis and bus rides in between and almost enough Ubers to start a mini franchise. And […]

Carb Cravings Explained: What Makes Us Addicted & How to Break the Cycle

Carb Cravings Explained

Since I was raised in an Italian household, I made friends with carbohydrates pretty early on. I learned to love pasta and sweet treats as if there was some sort of shortage coming soon. But as I got older, I soon found out that carbs and I were not exactly the besties I had envisioned. In […]

How to Jump Start Your Weight Loss Journey

Simple Green Smoothies

Growing up, I’m sure your mom told you to eat your veggies. Maybe you enjoyed them as a kid or maybe this was one of those areas that you struggled with. Whatever the case was, you still need to eat your veggies, especially if weight loss is your goal. But, let’s be honest, who has […]

5 Reasons Why I Haven’t had a Cold or Flu in 3 Years

Immunity Booster

My sister recently came down with the flu and as crappy as that was for her, it jogged my memory. I thought to myself, when was the last time I’ve had a cold or flu?… and I realized that it had been over 3 years now. That’s not to say that I’ve been hiding under […]

One Ingredient Making You Fat, High Fructose Corn Syrup

The latest, and pathetic, high fructose corn syrup commercials show a happy, wholesome family stating in true Americana fashion how this shit is safe for you. Here’s a snippet from the exact commercial: “Like any parent I have questions about the food my daughter eats–-like high fructose corn syrup. So I started looking for answers […]