Posts by Karen
International Women’s Day (A Day Late)…For My HeartSisters
I know I’m a day late for International Women’s Day but I didn’t want to ignore this important day. I am going to acknowledge the occasion by talking about some of my (s)heroes. A little background In 2018, I had the honor and pleasure of an invitation to become a WomenHeart champion. I received my…
Read MoreSleep, Sleep, Beautiful Sleep
How important is sleep? Sleep has a very important role in our lives and without it our health suffers. Why do we need sleep? While we sleep, our cells repair themselves. We often think that sleep is downtime for our body when, in fact, our bodies are quite active during sleep. While there is still…
Read MoreAre You Nuts About Nuts?
For many years, anyone who wanted to lose weight avoided nuts because of the fat content. Now, fifty years later, we find out that fat is actually good for you…especially fat that comes from plants. As part of a nutrient-dense diet, nuts can support reduce heart disease risk and support immune health. Here are some…
Read MoreHow Is Your Vitamin D?
We’ve often heard that Vitamin D is the sunshine vitamin. That’s because upon exposure to the sun, our bodies manufacture Vitamin D. But, we can also get it from food and supplements. The Importance of Vitamin D But why is Vitamin D so important? There are several reasons for us to maintain a healthy level…
Read MoreAre You Holding Yourself Back?
I have been dealing with some hesitancy on my part to really put myself ‘out there’ wherever ‘out there’ is. I want to grow my health and nutrition coaching business by expanding into group coaching and pubic speaking. But…I’m a little afraid. What if I fail? What if no one comes to my classes? Or…
Read MoreFish With Artichoke Sauce
I found this to be a delicious change from the normal grilled fish typically make. It was easy and satisfying and it will be in the rotation. And…no slow cooker was involved. The key to success in home cooking is often using what you have in the house. I didn’t have to shop for any…
Read MoreDo You Feel Empowered?
Do you feel like you own your life? Do you have the confidence to take charge of your life? Or do you feel like life is happening “to” you rather than “for” you? Seven steps to take to achieve self-empowerment: develop a positive attitude – people who believe they can make things happen rather than…
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