​Wellness Blogs 

Delicious winter foods Winter Foods That Warm and Heal: Eating for Energy and Immunity I know everyone in Colorado is still waiting but when the temperature drops, our bodies naturally crave comfort winter foods — hearty meals, warm drinks, and extra snacks. But what your body really  wants in winter isn’t more sugar or starch… it’s warmth, nourishment, and balance. Seasonal eating is about tuning into what your body needs right now.  In the colder months, that means foods th

Sweet treats The Truth About Sugar: How Sweet Treats Hijack Your Holidays The holidays sparkle with joy, laughter… and sugar. From peppermint mochas to sugar cookies, it seems like every celebration comes with something sweet. While there’s nothing wrong with enjoying a treat, too much sugar can turn a cheerful season into one filled with fatigue, cravings, and inflammation. Understanding what sugar does to your body — and learning how to enjoy it in moderation — can help you

Holiday Balance The Holiday Myth: Why Balance Doesn’t Mean Perfection Every holiday season, we hear the same message: “Find balance.” But somewhere along the way, “balance” started sounding like an impossible equation — one cookie means one extra mile, one party means skipping breakfast, one “off day” means starting over Monday. Let’s be real: that’s not balance. That’s burnout in disguise. Balance Is Awareness, Not Restriction True balance isn’t about splitting your plate pe

Healthy Thanksgiving Thanksgiving: The Most Overeaten, Least Active Day of the Year Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays — family, food, laughter, and tradition. But it’s also the most overeaten, least active day of the year.  The average person consumes between 3,000 and 4,500 calories  on Thanksgiving Day — and that doesn’t include the leftovers! Add in a day spent sitting, chatting, and nibbling, and it’s easy to see how one meal can turn into a full weekend setback

Not all calories are created equal Not All Calories Are Created Equal We’ve all heard the saying, “A calorie is a calorie.”  But anyone who’s ever tried to live on diet soda, low-fat snacks, or sugar-free desserts knows that’s not the whole story. Calories may measure energy, but they don’t measure nourishment, satisfaction, or how your body actually responds to what you eat. The Quality of Calories Matters Think about it this way — 150 calories of almonds will fuel your body