A few of you requested a healthy Costco shopping list of what I usually buy and I am so excited to share this with you! Honestly it took me about a year to go to Costco when it first opened its doors in my city. I didn’t understand the hype or why I would need to […]

Every time I go outside in nature, I notice that I immediately feel better. Even if it is for a few minutes, it makes a big difference in my mood and my day. Studies show that being around greenery and nature lowers blood pressure, heart rate, reduces stress levels, improves your immune system, increases self-esteem, […]

Artificial Sweeteners and Weight Loss Artificial sweeteners provide desirable sweetness without the added calories. There are different brands and types of artificial sweeteners. Some of the most common brand names are Stevia, Sweet and Low, Truvia, Splenda, and Equal. Sweeteners contain zero calories because our bodies can not metabolize these sugars. In other words, our […]