Happy New Year! I’m back from an extended trip to the UK and Dubai and what’s a new year without a 2017 year in review post? I acknowledge this is slightly delayed, but better late than never! I think we can all agree that 2017 had its own challenges. From a personal and professional standpoint, I accomplished a lot and… Read More
Almost ten years ago I started this blog to share about health and wellness out of my passion for what I was learning as a student at The Institute for Integrative Nutrition. I knew relatively little about blogging, but over time I’ve learned more. Although this blog is somewhat different than most of today’s blogs, it remains a meaningful place… Read More
Inspired by the New York City Marathon as I am every year I don’t run it, this year I decided to take action and sign up for the NYRR Ted Corbitt 15K. The 9.3 mile race would be the longest distance I’ve run in some time – maybe even all year. Aside from the distance itself, the only potential challenge… Read More
It’s no secret that I love a good matcha latte. After discovering so many matcha bars serving up this satisfying green tea drink last summer, I’ve been all over the city sampling the best matcha lattes in NYC. But, why matcha? A Japanese tradition, matcha is the highest quality powdered green tea available. It’s high in antioxidants and acts as an… Read More
After a whirlwind week, I spent this past weekend in recovery mode from The Natural Products Expo, also known as Expo East. As a part of the health and wellness industry for the past 10 years, I know all about this conference, but this year I finally took the plunge and experienced it. I was invited to attend as an… Read More
If it seems like I’ve been a little quiet around the blog for awhile, I have a good reason. Actually, several good reasons, but this is the one I’m focusing on today: Since January, I’ve been training to become a Certified Barre Instructor at The Bar Method and as of last month, I can now say that I’m officially a Certified… Read More
If you’re someone who experiences a sense of dread or overwhelm about the week ahead every time Sunday rolls around, you’re not alone. According to a survey by Monster, the job site, 76 percent of Americans experience anxiety on Sunday night – also known as the Sunday Blues or Sunday Scaries. I, myself, am no stranger to this kind of… Read More
Growing up in Kentucky, I never traveled a ton. My dad was fairly well-traveled so he tried to instill an appreciation of it in us by taking the family to California, Italy, Paris … but I mostly preferred to stay comfortable at home. In my twenties, I caught the travel bug and decided I wanted to see as much of… Read More
I often get questions like “Is the Mediterranean Diet healthy?” As such, I want to spend some time highlighting the health benefits of different diets, or ways of eating. I believe that no one diet works for everyone. We all have different biochemical make-ups. That said, the more you’re informed, the better you can determine your best way of eating…. Read More
