Food, Gut & Body

Did you know there are major health benefits to getting outdoors every day? Whether it’s a lush forest, a serene local park, or your garden, nature ha

“We are what we eat” We are what we put in, on, and around our bodies. As we head into the upcoming season full of celebrations full of food and often

How can managing our energy (rather than our time) help us lead happier lives? The idea of harnessing the power of energy management to unlock your fu

Did you know that a woman’s energy levels can (& should) vary greatly over a 28-day cycle? I’ve been focusing more heavily on the physical aspect of m

Did you know the average brain weighs as much as 10 lbs?! The amount of data a brain can store is equal to roughly 1 million gigabytes. With 86 billio

Have you taken a moment of gratitude today? A few recent life events have served as a beautiful reminder of how grateful I am for my body, especially

“Be the change you wish to see in the world.” -Mahatma Gandhi As a thriving electrical engineer, a devoted wife, and a joyful mother to 6 beautiful ch

Have you ever heard the phrase “we are what we eat”? Knowing that our lifestyle choices (that are driven by our behavior) account for over half of the

Do you move your body everyday? Your body loves movement! The impact of moving our body is something we are all familiar with hearing on an almost dai

What are you eating & why does it matter? We all know the Standard American Diet isn’t working to produce long-term health benefits & often times leav

Did you know that over 70% of your immune system lives in your gut?! Coming out of the flu season & many of us still experiencing colder weather witho

As a society we spend $6.3 trillion dollars per year on global healthcare, but are we really any healthier? The modern approach to healthcare is to si

The gut is the seat of all feeling. Polluting the gut not only cripples your immune system, but also destroys your sense of empathy, the ability to id

Stay focused on your personal journey.Good exercise is one of the best, most valuable gifts we can give our body. Especially as we’re spending long da

Developing meaningful relationships takes attention, kindness and respect.The conversation around dieting has changed, and for the better. No matter y

Your mother told you breakfast was the most important meal of the day… but is it really? The report is due in two hours. Or perhaps you’re in the midd

Mmmmm…. Chocolate. Chocolate is the only ingredient that is its very own food group. Well, not really—but it seems as if it should be. Powerfully comf

A new week is the perfect time to reset and take stock of your internal goals. In doing so, I’ve realized the goal I set that has helped drive the mos

How much is too much when it comes to consuming fat in your diet? Dietary fat: is it good or bad? Both. You see, not all fats are created equal. Let’s

v\“How much is too much?” Quick Quiz: How many portions are in a bag of snack-size whole grain crackers? Or a small bottle of locally-pressed juice? O

When you think about healthy eating, do salads and green vegetables usually come to mind? How about adding a little more variety to your plate?Root ve

“I was determined to know beans.”— Henry David Thoreau, The Bean-FieldHow about you? How well do you know beans? Creamy cannellinis, meaty garbanzos,