The Power of Protein

The Power of Protein

As parents we want the best for our kids. “The best” can be defined in many different ways but one thing is certain, being physically and mentally healthy is a critical component to being the best! Turns out, protein is where it all begins. Did you know that protein...
There Are Only 5 Things in Our Control

There Are Only 5 Things in Our Control

I keep a post it note in plain sight on my desk, it is from my daughter and it reads: There are only 5 things you can control Your thoughts Your feelings Your attitude Your effort Your decisions And I’d like to add another thing that we can control Your sugar! Most of...
Home Is Where The Heart Is

Home Is Where The Heart Is

There are a lot of sayings about our homes: “Home is where the heart is.” “Home is where you hang your hat.” “Home sweet home.” “Home is my happy place.” All of these sentiments are good, but my favorite motto about home is, “Health is homemade!” I grew up as an...
Food Choices Matter

Food Choices Matter

Nutrition is critical, it is quite literally the difference between life and death!  So when a Mom commented, “ They’re just kids they won’t have to worry about eating right until they’re adults,” she couldn’t have been more wrong.  In fact, Dr. Elissa Epel and...