I am 55 years old and feel like I am in the best shape of my life. It’s always great to receive news that validates how you’re feeling. Recently I went to the doctor for a check-up. A few days later I was called with the results. I was told, “Great news – your bone density has increased! Anything over 4% is considered significant. Amy, yours has increased 5%. Keep doing what you’re doing.” [Read more…] about My Bone Density Testimonial
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Warm lemon water is the perfect beverage to kickoff your day in a healthy way. It only requires two ingredients. And it’s an easy daily habit to form since it only takes a few minutes to make. [Read more…] about Start Every Single Day With Warm Lemon Water
While I was excitedly busy creating a nutrition webpage with tips, recipes, meal plans and more, I got asked the most basic question – What does good nutrition mean and why is it important to me? Brilliant, I thought! What a great question! The answer holds the foundation for understanding optimal health and how it ties in to a better YOU! [Read more…] about What Does Good Nutrition Mean?
I get very excited whenever a connection blossoms into community. This happened a few months ago when I began working with Lisa Khnanisho on her goals to take her body and fitness to the next level. Lisa is owner of Tryst Cafe, an organic food restaurant that over delivers on unique, tasty food, exceptional service and a cool vibe. The menu and staff alone are enough to keep me going back. It’s Lisa’s values which are imprinted into Tryst Cafe’s culture that has me telling all my friends about it and her. [Read more…] about C is for Connection and Community: Tryst Cafe and 2BeRe-U
You’ve probably heard countless times about the nutritional benefits of commonly labeled “superfoods,” such as kale, salmon and blueberries. And although there’s no official scientific definition of a superfood, it’s generally accepted that superfoods contain high levels of much-needed vitamins and minerals. They can also be a source of antioxidants, substances that shield our bodies from cell damage and help prevent disease. While there are a number of common foods that provide these nutrients, there are also several more exotic and less mainstream superfoods that are worth knowing. [Read more…] about What are Superfoods?