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Do you find looking at nutrition labels to be confusing and overwhelming? There is a lot of information there, with lots of numbers that add to the confusion. Let’s break down the top things to look out for on a nutrition label:

You know when you eat something sweet and then later in the day you start feeling sluggish and tired? That sugar crash feeling is from a sharp rise in blood sugar levels followed by a decline. Having consistent blood sugar levels provides us with a consistent energy boost. By structuring our meals in a balanced pattern, you will be less likely to experience a “sugar crash”.

"Your health and wellbeing should be your #1 priority, nothing else is more important" ~ Robert Cheeke

Sugar alternatives aka nonnutritive sweeteners are everywhere! These sweeteners are derived from various sources including herbs, plants, and sugar itself. Typically, these sugar alternatives have little or no calories and do not contain sugar.

A common question I get is, how much cardio should I be doing? Also, which resistance exercises are best for building lean muscle. Cardio and resistance are equally important for different reason.

You are what you eat? Or maybe, you are what you sleep??? Are you struggling getting a restful night of sleep? Did you know your diet can affect your sleep? Diets low in fiber and high in saturated fats are linked to poor quality sleep. In addition, poor sleep is linked to increased risk of chronic diseases and weight gain.

As we are nearing the end of January do you find it difficult to stick to New Year’s resolutions you made? Don’t be too hard on yourself changing behavior is HARD but not impossible. Instead of feeling defeated reaccess your approach. You know that saying “fail to plan, your planning to fail”? When it comes to behavioral changes you need a plan of small simple changes done consistently and that progress over time. Check out my top 4 tips for starting healthy lifestyle behavioral change

Leading up to the new year it is natural to reflect and decide on some areas in your life you want to focus on. So many of us make these dramatic, all-or-nothing resolutions that frankly are often not sustainable long-term. Instead of making New Year’s Resolutions, make New Year’s Intentions.