All calories are not created equal, and because of this, calories shouldn't be obsessed over. But when we use the My Fitness Pal app, it’s front and center and hard to avoid. It’s not bad to check in with your calories every once in a while… as long as you don’t become fanatical about it. Remember, it’s the way food affects your hormones that matters most.

Part of regarding The Bible as our Life Manual is also utilizing it as our Health Manual. Incorporating ancient practices into our modern lives keeps us grounded spiritually and physically. Fasting is a great way to experience this connection. It can be an incredibly effective strategy for weight loss, detoxification, and digestive resetting.

This is one of the most common questions I get when I recommend intermittent fasting. We’ve all heard that breakfast is THE most important meal of the day, right? It’s been drilled into our heads for years. The reasons why, however, may or may not apply to you. Let’s dig in.

Last year during Lent I intentionally sought out ways to enhance and honor the season beyond my regular spiritual practices.  Some things were serious, some things were fun, but they all elevated my experience during this holy time of year. I thought I’d share to give you some ideas and inspiration in case you’d like to do the same.

The #1 question I get as a nutritionist is “does _____ break my fast?”. Do you know what fasting is? Do you know what to eat (or not to eat!) during a fast? Read on for all the deets!