Yes, it is possible to have a healthy breakfast on busy mornings. It just needs a bit of meal prep ahead of time. If you’re like me, your mornings are busy and there’s never enough time! Cooking a gourmet breakfast is out of the question and sometimes even eating is too! But like mom […]

In this blog, you’ll learn what Kombucha is, the health benefits of drinking it, and how to brew your own at home. A healthy gut is the first place to start for curing many ails. What is Kombucha? Kombucha is fermented tea. Now don’t worry, you aren’t fermenting it into alcohol but it falls somewhere […]

Is your training and athletic performance being compromised by an unhappy gut? Whether it’s traveling, antibiotics, dining out or intense training, there are many triggers for GI issues. These “issues” may include stomach pain, bloating, gas, diarrhea, constipation or a combination of each…whew! What’s worse, the disruption of healthy bacteria can lower your immune system, setting […]

Need tips for how to meal plan for the week ahead? Creating a meal plan for the week will save you time, money and the frustration of not seeing progress when it comes to your health and performance. I remember as a child watching my mom sit down at the table and think about what […]

Not sure what to do with your pumpkins? Try this healthy recipe everyone will love! For those of us with food allergies or intolerances, such as gluten intolerance or Celiac disease, the holidays can be hard. Honestly, I like having the holidays at my house for two reasons: I love to host and, I can […]

Alcohol and sports performance – does one have an effect on the other? That is the question! Let’s think about the races that involve drinking a beer after (or even during)! Many running and athletic groups also get together for drinks together – is there anything wrong with this? A friend of mine in college […]

I had a very sad experience recently that reminded me of the power and importance of being a positive role model. A 6 year old told me she needed to get skinny! Yes, a 6 year old little girl!! After I told her she is beautiful and perfect the way she is and does not […]

Have you considered what your sweat rate is, and how it can easily cause dehydration? You don’t have to stand outside long to know that summer is in full-swing.  It’s this time of year that I ask myself why I even bother showering. I sweat just standing out there! Unfortunately, we can’t stop the sweating. […]

Grab a friend and watch this video to learn how to get a fun total-body workout for two that will get you both in great shape. Let’s face it, there are times (lots of times) where we’d rather do anything besides work out. Throughout this past year, this issue was especially hard for me because, […]

Guest Blogger Hannah Giangaspro, B.S. Exercise Science and Nutrition Intern shares her recipe for grilled pineapple and cinnamon. Looking for a healthy dessert recipe everyone will love? When my best friend from Tallahassee visited me here in Columbia, we made these big plans to treat ourselves to eat out on our last night before she […]