5 Easy Protein Sources to Eat “On the Go”

5 Easy Protein Sources to Eat “On the Go”

I can’t stress enough the importance of protein. Protein is essential for building our muscles, our tendons, and our skin. It’s also responsible for making hormones, enzymes (which aid digestion), and neurotransmitters (chemical messengers that transmit signals across...
9 Crazy Benefits of Magnesium Supplementation

9 Crazy Benefits of Magnesium Supplementation

I talk about magnesium supplementation quite a bit because it’s a vitally important mineral and electrolyte for optimal health.   Magnesium is present in all of our cells and used by just about every organ in our body. It’s also a cofactor (or “helper”) in 300+...
3 Ways Starbucks is Sabotaging your Waistline

3 Ways Starbucks is Sabotaging your Waistline

I would be remiss to suggest that you stop going to Starbucks (or whatever coffee shop you prefer) because I go there myself.     I get it; morning coffee (or afternoon coffee for some) is a ritual. It’s what gives many of us the energy to start the day or...
Why You Need to Throw Away Your Multivitamin

Why You Need to Throw Away Your Multivitamin

This post is not meant to scare you away from taking a multivitamin. Rather, it’s an attempt to educate you about multivitamins and why they likely aren’t the best solution for treating vitamin or mineral deficiencies.   For many of us, taking a...