St. Patrick’s Day Hot Take: Choose Cabbage Over Corned Beef
As we don our festive hues of green, St. Patrick’s Day brings a fresh take on tradition with a focus on cabbage, a leafy powerhouse that’s stealing the show from corned beef. The Humble Cabbage: A St. Patrick’s Staple Cabbage has long been associated with St. Patrick’s Day, often served alongside corned beef in a […]
Bountiful Greens: A Nutrient-Rich Delight
In the treasure trove of nutrition and diet, there lays a brilliant emerald: dark leafy greens. Whether it’s St. Patrick’s Day or any ordinary day, let’s explore how these greens can elevate your well-being. The Nutritional Powerhouses Dark leafy greens are like nature’s secret handshake—a promise of vitality and nourishment. Here’s why they deserve a […]
Let’s Talk About Smoothies II
Let’s Talk About Smoothies Smoothies are all the rage these days, but are they really all they’re cracked up to be? From the green vegetable variety to the more-like-milkshake fare, we’ve got the skinny on smoothies here. Smoothie Power: The Benefits of Blending Smoothies are “all the rage” these days, and for good reason! They […]
Soy: Boulder’s Mighty Bean
In the heart of Boulder, where health and wellness are as much a part of the city as the Flatirons, soy has taken its rightful place as a nutritional powerhouse. This humble bean, often enjoyed as edamame, is not only a complete protein but also a rich source of vitamins and minerals essential for our […]
Beet Your Heart Out: The Secret Valentine Superfood for a Healthy Heart Beat
This Valentine’s Day, while hearts symbolize romance, let’s not forget the literal heart health benefits of a certain ruby-red vegetable. Beets, nature’s own ‘natural viagra,’ offer a bouquet of vasodilation and nitric oxide boosting properties that can enhance athletic performance and kindle the flames of passion. Beets’ Antioxidant Boost: Betalains Beets are powerhouse sources of […]
Protein Powerhouses: Quinoa, Hemp, and Edamame
Welcome to the world of plant-based nutrition, where health meets taste and every meal is an opportunity for nourishment. Whether you’re an athlete, a health enthusiast, or simply curious about plant-based eating, let’s explore three super-sources of complete protein (protein sources that contain all nine (9) essential amino acids that our body needs to build our […]
Boulder’s Skyline to Success: Ultra-Marathon Running Lessons for Life
The “Boulder Skyline Traverse” is one of Boulder’s iconic mountain running trails that summits each of the 5 mountain peaks that etch the Boulder skyline. At 35 miles and 10,500 ft vertical gain, the out-and-back traverse provides a long day of physical and emotional ups and downs — not unlike life itself. As a health coach, I […]
Boulder’s Keto-Vegan Debate: How to Boost Immunity & Metabolism With Your Diet
If you live in Boulder, Colorado, you probably know someone who follows a vegan or ketogenic (keto) diet. Maybe you are one of them. But do you know how these diets affect your immune system and your health? We all worry that vegan diets are protein-deficient and keto diets can clog arteries, but is this […]
Anti-Inflammatory Diet & Recipes
Let’s Talk About Inflammation! Inflammation is linked to: 1. Weight Gain & Obesity 2. Cardiovascular disease 3. Diabetes 4. Mood & depression 5. Cognitive function (focus, ADD, & ADHD) 6. Brain Health (e.g., Alzheimer’s Disease) 7. Sports recovery (more inflammation = longer recovery) 8. Immune compromise 9. Irritable bowel disease & gut problems 10. Any […]
Big Breaths: A Health Coach’s Secrets to Vibrant Living
In Boulder, we’re fortunate to have a health-centered community that supports us in breathing through life’s ups and downs. Boulder is a place where the mountains meet the sky, and the air itself seems to offer healing. This was especially true for me during a recent personal challenge that shook me deeply. I found […]
