Episodes

You're probably aware that fiber is an important part of your diet. You also probably know it helps keep you full. But you may not be very excited about eating cups and cups of vegetables. If you want another way to consume fiber, listen in. I give you six of my favorite non-vegetable foods to help me get plenty of fiber in my diet. We discuss: Benefits of a high-fiber diet Six of my favorite non-vegetable foods to help me get plenty of fiber in my diet An easy breakfast to bulk up your fib...

If you've been wondering how to make your meals more simple during the week, tune in to today's episode! Hear how Stephanie Hillberry with fitdevo spends just one hour for a full week's worth of meals. We discuss: Building blocks of a balanced bowl Why she doesn’t cook a meal, but cook components of a meal Formula for a bowl Approach to take with seasonings and spices Her health journey that led to eating well When loved ones don’t eat as healthfully as you want How our examples influence...

If you've ever wondered why I always mention chocolate, today's episode is for you. Or if you're just looking for a delicious gluten free chocolate cake to make in your Instant Pot (because I know you're using yours after last week's episode), you're in luck. On today's episode I share: What chocolate represents to me The benefits of cacao powder Favorite ways to enjoy chocolate Find the full show notes here. Resources and links mentioned in today's episode My story episode Coach Kandice ...

Do you have an instapot? Are you part of the perceived cult of those who do? Or, are you sitting on the outside, wondering what the heck is the big deal? Maybe you got one for Chirstmas and you’re still not quite sure what to do with it. Today I’m sharing 9 ways I use it that make it different … and so much better … than a slow cooker in the hopes it can make your mealtimes easier. Visit the Graced Health show notes to receive your cheat sheet of all the items we discuss, plus the recipe for...

Have you ever heard "listen to your body" but wasn't exactly clear on what that meant? In today's episode we explore 12 ways your body may be talking to you. Fair warning, my potty humor is evident and we get real and raw in this episode! Find the full show notes, resources and links at Graced Health.

Find the show notes and 9 recipe downloads here. After my interview with sports nutritionist Roberta Anding, (if you haven't listened find it here), I was fired up. One of my kids had been leaving the house a couple days a week on an empty stomach. After relaying her words (if you’re too busy for breakfast you’re too busy to be good) and getting him on board, I decided I was going to make sure he didn’t have an excuse. The problem with a lot of make-ahead breakfasts is they take time. Prep, ba...

Nutrition can be confusing. It seems every six months we hear of new eating plans and diets and lions and tigers and bears, oh my. Adding to the noise is how, exactly, do we get quality food in our teen athletes? Do they need to eat differently? And how do we encourage them to actually eat what is best for them to perform and recover well? I'm beyond excited to share my conversation with Roberta Anding today. Roberta is a sports dietitian and has so many letters after her name I don't even kno...

According to Chicago-based food data company Food Genius, up to 80 percent of Americans don't know what they're having for dinner by 4 p.m. the same day. What's more, a majority of consumers don't particularly like the task of making dinner. The reality is, though, if we invest a little time once a week, we save time wandering through the store on our way home from work or volleyball practice, trying to figure out what’s for dinner that night. And I know I don’t need to tell you this, but you’l...