I wrote a post back in December 2018 on Boosting Your Immune System and all of these tips still apply today while you're trying to keep yourself healthy. I figured with everything going on with the virus it might be helpful to focus on foods you can be adding into your diet to support a healthy immune system. I'm by no means saying these foods will prevent you from getting sick, but will help … [Read more...]

| jacket (on sale) | sunnies | January feels like it was a year ago and I'm wondering...can you even remember the intentions you made for 2020? Funny how we get so motivated the first of the year and how easily we can slide back into old behaviors. It might be time to check in with yourself as we transition into Spring. You might be thinking it's time to "spring clean" your nutrition game and … [Read more...]

| hat | sweatshirt | leggings | shoes | sunnies | This article on plant-based eating is well written and helps clear up some of the confusion about what term "plant based" eating really means. Plant based diets have recently gained a lot of popularity and traction with documentaries like The Game Changers (I wrote a review on the documentary here) but I think there is a lack of understanding … [Read more...]

| sweatshirt | leggings | sneakers | I stopped doing high impact workouts about 3-4 months ago when my knee pain was at it's worst post half-marathon. Turns out I have a torn meniscus (all the manual tests are positive for torn meniscus, but the MRI was hard to read. It's either a torn meniscus or showing the repaired previously torn meniscus... the MD couldn't decipher) To err on the … [Read more...]

Remember back on December 31st when you made a resolution to get yourself and your kids cooking more? I am so happy to be here to offer a few of my favorite tips! Before we jump into cooking with littles, here is a snapshot of me. My name is Megan and I live in Seattle with my husband and our two sons. Jack is 3.5 and Max is ten months. Both of my boys have been cooking and baking with me since … [Read more...]

Honestly I'm not big fan of even talking about calories and weight loss, but the fact is people will continue to seek out ways to change or maintain their weight so I need to address it occasionally. The practice of calorie counting to manage weight has been long ingrained in us that is the only way to change or maintain your weight. Not only is calorie counting exhausting and takes all the joy … [Read more...]

I've heard from a lot of you that making more home cooked meals and/or experimenting with new recipes were one of your intentions for 2020. I love sharing and swapping recipes, so I thought that's what we could do today. My friend just got me this Run Fast. Cook Fast. Eat Slow. cookbook and I'm obsessed (and no you do not need to be an athlete to own this book and enjoy the recipes!) The recipes … [Read more...]

I never really had any trouble falling asleep before having Quinn. Night time anxiety was REAL postpartum (I wrote about it here) and it's lingered making it really challenging to get restful sleep some nights. Over the past few years I've started to get really serious about my sleep hygiene routine. There are specific steps and products I use in the evening to help set me up for a successful … [Read more...]

It's no secret that eating more vegetables is good for your health. No one is disputing that fact. However, a big trend in 2019 (and will continue to be popular in 2020) was a shift to eating a more plant-based diet. People are making the switch to a vegan or vegetarian diet in the name of health. I'm a HUGE fan of eating more plants, but do we need to eliminate all animal products as well to … [Read more...]

Happy New Year! Hopefully you have the day off and are able to stay home, relax, and recharge for the new year ahead. If you're familiar with my nutrition philosophy then you were NOT expecting some "new year new you" diet style post today. However, I think it's totally normal to feel a little tired and sluggish this time of year. I can definitely admit I've been consuming more sugar and alcohol … [Read more...]