Exercise is good for you they said... Your health will improve they said... But what about when it makes your blood sugar drop too low? What do they say about that ? It's true, exercise is good for you. It has many benefits, including reducing fasting blood sugar, post-meal blood sugar, and the need for medication and insulin. But if it's causing your blood sugar to drop too low , then that can be a big problem. Not to mention, scary. As a refresher, here's the list of

We crave sugar for many reasons. Sometimes getting to the root of your cravings is a bit of a puzzle. However, many clients find that...

I often talk about the harmful effects of high blood sugar, but today we're switching gears to discuss why you don't want your blood sugar to be too low . The goal is to have a balanced blood sugar all throughout the day, but until you learn how to achieve that balance you may find yourself on the blood sugar rollercoaster of highs and lows. What is Hypoglycemia? Hypoglycemia is a condition caused by low blood sugar. Blood sugar < 70 mg/dL is considered too low and should

Every week there is a new headline in the news about what you should or shouldn't eat. It's hard to keep up because they often...

The holidays are no longer a day or two each month. We now have a "holiday season" that basically lasts from Halloween until the new...

If you turn over a product at the grocery store and look through the ingredients you'll likely find an artificial sweetener listed. They...

Am I what?! I realize this is probably not a question that you've asked yourself. It's not something you see by looking in the mirror. ...

You know how when you buy a new car you suddenly start seeing a million of them everywhere? The opposite phenomenon happens when you decide to make changes with your nutrition and lifestyle. Suddenly your social calendar is overflowing, you have business lunches, or you need to travel. Anything to take you off of your game. Now you're faced with constant temptation and forced to think about which choice to make over and over. This happens to my clients all. the. time. S

I don't know what it is about the word "snack", but my toddler will do just about anything for one. Some days she only wants snacks. ...

Do you crave salty or sweet foods? Do you crave them in the afternoon or after dinner? Are they easily satisfied with a few bites or do...

Parent exhaustion is a real thing. From losing sleep to never sitting down and constantly on the go. Time, outside of work, feels like it moves at warp speed. Time at home becomes less and less as your kid(s) get older. Keeping the household running, feeding your family, and working your day job are also on your to-do list. Finding time for self-care and date nights is a struggle...and even more likely...non-existent. Running On Empty I can't make your kiddo sleep throu

I constantly hear from clients that they need more energy. We're all wearing multiple hats and often need to be in multiple places at once. Which means feeling fatigued and sluggish is all too common these days. Can You Relate? Do you feel like you're running on empty most days? If so, you need to check out my list below of six foods that boost your energy without the crash . That last part is important! Too often we lean on sugar and simple carbs for a quick energy boos

That's a really popular question right now. If you have a pulse you've probably heard of "keto" or dietary ketosis. It's every where right now. Everyone is doing it. Are you missing out? Should you be "keto" too? Let's start with a little Metabolism 101. Your body can burn sugar or fat as its primary fuel. If sugar is the preferred fuel, you are a sugar-burner. Sugar-burners rely on carbohydrates or glucose for fuel. Think needing to carbo load if you're an athlet

Disclaimer: This post isn't meant to offend anyone nor shame anyone for their approach to healthy eating. I'm simply sharing my...

Sugar, my nemesis, is the antithesis of healthy. I'm sure you've been told this since you were a child, but let's face it...it's delicious. I mentioned in a previous post that I'm a recovering sugar addict and I struggle on the daily. But I know I'm not alone. In fact, the average American is consuming 22 teaspoons of sugar per day! 6 Ways Sugar is Harmful to the Body There are many, many ways sugar is harmful to the body, including the well known issue of tooth decay. H

Helloooo humidity! Summer is here in the STL and we are still under a heat advisory so I thought we'd start with an easy way to nourish...