Nutrition science is a fairly new science. Historically, food and herbs were recognized as healing and medicinal: “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” - Hippocrates But it wasn’t till the turn of the 20th century that nutrition science started to be...
Should Christians be Vegan?
Have you ever noticed that many of the world’s religions each have their own food laws? Hinduism. Judaism. Islam and others… Christianity is different. It’s all about food freedom. Because… Christianity is about a relationship. Christianity is not about...
Whole Food Recipe Transformations
I remember when I first started making nutritional changes to our meals, and one of the most valuable things I learned was how to make any (well… almost any) recipe with whole, nutrient dense ingredients …How to take a recipe and convert it into a whole, nutrient...
Three Exercise Mindset Shifts
Does the thought of “exercise” get you excited or defeated? Do you LOVE it or HATE it? Or maybe a little of both? Chances are if you are in the “HATE It” camp you: Have tried exercise routines before, but haven’t found one you enjoy Feel defeated every time you...
Finding Your Rest Rhythm
Have you found your rest rhythm? You may be thinking… no, not till retirement!! That’s when I finally will get all my kids out on their own and no longer have the work week or school schedule to deal with! While retirement may seem blissfully restful… we can find a...
Tips for Increasing the Nutritional Value of Produce
Did you know that the way you store your produce can impact the nutritional value of the food? The cooking process can also either increase or decrease nutrients! The book Eating on the Wild Side by Jo Robinson provides information on several types of produce with...
7 Success Tools
Inside D.R.E.S.S. for Health Coaching Program each client can utilize 7 different success tools!! Since we believe that reclaiming metabolic health for weight loss is not just about calories in and calories out… there are other - more important - pieces to the...
Eureka! Holiday D.R.E.S.S Tips- STRESS
‘Tis the season for joy, excitement, special memories and maybe a little bit of added stress. We have discussed how stress can have an affect on your overall health and wellness in our article Turning Stress to Strength! Three types of stressors are physical,...
Eureka! Holiday D.R.E.S.S Tips- REST
The hustle and bustle of the holiday season is among us. The final two months of the year are often filled with parties, events, programs, and so much more! Earlier in the year we talked about the importance of rest. Not just sleep, but true REST. Now more than ever...