1. Schedule your time to prep. Whatever day you choose to prep for the week allow yourself several hours. Make sure you stick to your schedule once you've planned. 2. Before starting make sure you prep your equipment. Prepare by getting out your cutting boards (more than one for easy prep), knives, utensils, mixing bowls, [...]
Below is a basic neck stretch that can relax your neck muscles and alleviate neck pain. The Corner Stretch is done as follows: 1. You want to stand approximately two feet back from the corner of the room, facing into the corner. 2. Your feet should be together 3. Your forearms are placed on the [...]
Fall is the time we think of all things pumpkin. This recipe is paleo and whole 30 friendly and is sure to be a healthy, comforting meal for your whole family to enjoy. Ingredients: 1 pound of beef (I use grass fed ground beef) 1 pound ground pork or turkey- if your family likes [...]
1. If you commute to work via bus/train get off one stop prior to your stop and walk the rest of the way into work. 2. Park your car in the back of the parking lot then walk those few extra steps into work. 3. If you have children that you take to a bus [...]
Honey and Sesame-glazed chicken breasts with roasted broccoli Ingredients: 6 Tbsp unsalted chicken stock 1/3 cup honey (I use raw honey) 2 Tbsp dark sesame oil, divided 1 1/2 Tbsp whole grain mustard 4 (6 oz) skinless, boneless chicken breasts 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1/2 tsp ground black pepper, divided 2 tsp toasted sesame [...]
A great exercise to relieve a stiff neck is to do the side bend neck exercise. This can easily be done at the office or at home. 1. Sit in a chair or stand with your back straight, shoulders down and relaxed. 2. Gently and slowly tilt your head from side to side, facing forward [...]
What is nutritional counseling? Science has proven that the foods we eat either help or hurt our bodies. Foods that lead to inflammation in our bodies lead to pain. Here are some foods that can help our bodies function well: nuts, beetroot, whole grains, tomatoes, blueberries, broccoli, pineapple, spinach, oily fish, turmeric, and many more. [...]
Going to the movies is a summer tradition for many but how can you make snacking healthier when you head to the theater? 1. Instead of the large popcorn with butter, get a small popcorn without butter. 2. Instead of skittles, grab the sour patch kids. 3. Instead of the butterfinger box, have the Reese's [...]
As you head to your picnics and events remember to pack a healthy treat. To create a flag out of fruit cut strawberries in half, slice up bananas and grab blueberries and you have a beautiful, edible flag in no time. The only thing you will need to do is string the fruit onto the [...]
Does the heat of summer have you wondering if you should keep up your workout? The answer is of course you should! Make sure you are drinking water all day and not just pre and post workout. Here are some tips to keep in mind when you are working out in the heat: 1. Try [...]