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THE BLOG November has always been one of my favorite months. The leaves and the temperature act with the season, as Fall is in full swing. There are usually a handful of sunny days here in Minnesota (if we are lucky), for each of which we are beyond grateful. In the...

THE BLOGNutrition is one of the most complex topics in contemporary society. It seems like each week there is a new diet, fad, or way of eating that is supposed to be the magic cure for all your ailments. The weight loss industry itself is worth over $200 billion,...

THE BLOGDo you struggle prioritizing your health and wellness? Have you ever thought to yourself, “I wish I could kick this habit,” but are unsure how to eradicate it? Do you desire having more control over your urges, more energy daily, and more peace of mind? What...

THE BLOGThis is one of my all-time favorite recipes. It is simple, quick, healthy, and downright delicious. What more can you ask for?! I have been using this as an ice cream substitute for a few years, and it has even been breakfast on occasion. Part of the fun is...

THE BLOGEating out is one of those things in life that seems to be a win in many categories. The ambiance, delicious new dishes, being with friends and family, and having others serve and clean up afterwards all adds up for an experience that seems tough to top....

THE BLOGWinter in Minnesota is full of snow, ice, cold temperatures, slow traffic, short days, long nights; you get the picture. On the flip side, one thing Minnesota winters often lack is sunshine. Besides energy, warmth, and light for visibility, sunshine provides...

THE BLOGPureed sweet potato soup is one of my favorites, any time of year. This combination of spices for sweet potato soup has become my go-to when it comes to nutritional value, flavor, and likeability for myself and others I share it with. It tastes great hot or...

THE BLOGIf you’re like me, you may have found yourself with ample time to try new things in the past few weeks (it is Spring 2020, after all...). From new hikes and golf courses to books and Netflix, I have found myself well outside my normal (aka comfort) zone on the...

THE BLOGPicture this. It’s 8:48 pm. You had dinner almost 2 hours ago. You are relaxing with your family, about ready to call it a night. The kids head to bed, you get up and are ready to go upstairs. But then… You suddenly have a desire, or, craving, per se. Sea salt...

THE BLOGOne of my absolute favorite parts about being a health coach is that I get to do experiments with food on a seemingly daily basis. Last week, a client of mine decided she wanted to delve into the Keto mindset around food and create dishes that were lower in...