What Does ‘Complete Protein’ Mean? (And Why Does It Matter?)
Optimal amounts of protein at every meal help you hit your health goals, whether they include building muscle, managing your weight, boosting metabolism, aging powerfully, or (if you’re…
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10 Foods to Speed Up Your Metabolism
Metabolism is the big buzzword these days when it comes to weight loss, but most people misunderstand the word. Metabolism simply refers to the process of converting food into energy to…
What We Can Learn From the Blue Zones
As a health and wellness expert with decades of experience in the industry, I’ve spent countless hours poring over research papers, the latest scientific data, and interviews with experts…
How Blood Sugar Levels Affect Heart Health
Heart disease is the leading cause of death among women in the United States. In 2020, almost one in five deaths among women occurred from heart disease.1
Numerous factors contribute to…
8 Ways to Make Your Salad Less Boring & More Fun
Salads are one of my favorite ways to eat by the plate and incorporate my magic trifecta of lean protein, healthy fats, and fiber. But they often get a bad rap as a sad “diet” food. If you believe…
4 Benefits Of MCT Oil (+ How To Use It)
For your health and longevity, it’s so important to become metabolically flexible. This means that your body can easily shift from burning carbs to burning fat for energy. Incorporating…
Simple, Fat-Burning Swaps For Your Favorite Foods
When you remove the seven highly reactive (high-FI) foods I discuss in The Virgin Diet for at least 21 days, amazing things happen.
Symptoms like headaches and fatigue vanish. You look and…
9 Ways to Break the Snacking Habit for Good
You’ve probably experienced some version of this scenario. You enjoyed a healthy, satisfying dinner eating by the plate. Maybe you even enjoyed something like berries or a Co-Co Crave…
5 Things You Need to Know About Fermented Foods
As a nutrition expert, you’d think that I would embrace fermented foods with open arms. In fact, it took me a while to get used to the idea. It started with a whole lot of, “Ick!” but I’m a total…
7 Ways to Eat Out Smartly + Be the Best Fat Burner
Even though I'm more of a homebody these days, I still travel a lot for work and occasionally for pleasure. And when I travel, I eat out a lot.
Social gatherings with family, friends, and colleagues…
7 Sneaky Places That Sugar Hides + Simple Swaps
When you eat a piece of chocolate cake or drink a caramel latte, you’re likely aware that it contains added sugar. If you’re health-conscious, you’re not going to overdo those things (or…
10 Ways to Speed-Heal Your Gut
Are you eating healthy, exercising consistently, and taking the right nutrients… but your weight refuses to budge?
The problem could lie in your gut.
More specifically, the trillions…
