Wholistic Woman
Embracing a whole life approach to wellness
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We’ve all heard the saying that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. So why does the typical American breakfast consist of sugary cereal or other sugar/carb laden baked goods? It’s especially tricky when traveling–most hotels have doughnuts, muffins and green bananas. Getting some protein at each meal can help with blood sugar …
This spring has been CRAZY. Between all the travel, getting sick before my California trip, and a weird ice storm this past weekend, I am feeling REALLY unprepared for the double marathon coming up on June 1. I have missed/shortened long runs, midweek runs, and have not been doing well on the nutrition side of …
One of the first things that participants in my diabetes prevention classes learn is how to read nutrition labels. While a lot more goes into healthy eating than just numbers, understanding and reading nutrition labels can be an eye-opening experience! Here are the first four steps you should take when checking out the label: Step …
Smoothie. Moist. Kiddo. There are several words that make me cringe. “Gut” is also one of those words. But spend any time with health coaches and you will soon hear the words “gut health.” Weird diets that are supposed to improve gut health, including the GAPS diet that I heard so much about when I …
So after the Winter Trail Fest Half Marathon, I was only able to get in a 6.5 mile run before heading to Montana for work. The person I was staying with told me that the roads were too icy to run so I didn’t pack my running shoes. I was kicking myself when I arrived, …
