Posts by Ami
10 Easy Goals to Set for the New Year
A new year is upon us and that means New Years’ Resolutions. Too often, we set goals like “lose 20 lbs,” or “increase business revenue by $20k.” While those goals may be good, it’s okay to set little goals you can achieve daily. Here are several goals you can achieve and/or recommit to every single day. Plus, they’re healthy no matter what your lifestyle.
Read MoreHow to Recover After an Indulgence
Even as a nutrition therapist, I don’t expect you to always say “no” to every indulgence, but I also don’t want you to start the new year feeling tired, sick, and emotionally exhausted. Here are a few of my tips and tricks that get me through an indulgence during the holidays, or really anytime you’re off your regular schedule.
Read More10 Healthy Thanksgiving Dishes to Please a Crowd
In my nutrition business, I get a lot of questions from clients about how to handle the holiday season. My answer, enjoy yourself and don’t feel restricted, but try to make healthy choices wherever possible. Today I have 10 recipes for you for a delicious, healthy Thanksgiving.
Read More5 Easy Ways to Eat More Veggies
Staying healthy during such a busy time can be tricky. One of my suggestions is to eat more veggies. That can sometimes be tricky though, especially with kids. Here are five ways we get in more veggies that are easy, and won’t make you feel like a cow grazing on grass all day. These fit into a normal lifestyle and likely into food you’re already eating.
Read MoreLow Carb Chocolate Chip Cookies
I don’t believe in a life that doesn’t involve treats. But I have to be careful with my treats. I’m so sensitive to sugar and right now eggs and I aren’t friends. So when I wanted a little treat, I knew I couldn’t use my old go-to pb cookies recipe. I needed to re-vamp. I’m very happy with the results.
Read MoreNutrition Myths Busted
Today I’m answering 3 of the most common questions I get from clients during nutrition consultations. If you’ve wondered about weight loss, struggling with restrictions or taking supplements, read on.
Read MoreGluten-Free Vegan Chocolate Oat Bars
Last week, my daughter brought me a picture of some oat bars and proclaimed she was going to make them for dessert. In our house, to make food we can all eat it has to be gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free, and refined-sugar free. We came up with this recipe together and it’s a hit! It’s easy enough that my 8-year-old could “make it” (I helped a bit), it comes together fast, and is customizable and really yummy.
Read MorePizza Spaghetti Squash
I miss pizza. I know if I eat gluten and cheese my skin will break out for a month, my tummy will rumble (that’s the G-rated version) and my joints will hurt. It’s not worth it. But I love pizza! So I decided to make a new kind of pizza using my beloved spaghetti squash. The whole family was happy. And since this is a dish you layer in each individual bowl, everyone had what they wanted.
Read MoreChange Your Perspective to Change Your Life
This week I had an experience while hiking that made me change the way I look at my life. I realized this simple change in perspective can make the difference of whether or not I feel joy in my day-to-day life.
Read MoreHow to Build a Healthy School Lunch
This guide takes the guess work outof how to pack a healthy school lunch for your kiddos this year.
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