Keto....Paleo.... Whole 30... Gluten Free....Low Fat.... Plant-Based....Atkins... What do all of these words have in common? They are all types of diets. What do all diets have in common? Restriction... Restricting carbohydrates, restricting sugar, restricting gluten, restricting fat, restricting animal products, etc., etc.

Pregnancy can be a time of ease for some, and for others a rollercoaster. One common side effect of pregnancy? Fatigue. This blog post will go over 7 ways to increase energy levels during pregnancy.

Let’s talk about the 10 things we can do to decrease your “bad cholesterol”, increase your “good cholesterol” and decrease your overall risk of heart disease and plaque formation.

Sugar is in countless food products, and it can be difficult for us to even realize it. Did you know to truly determine if a product contains added sugar you need to read the ingredients list? That’s right – you can’t just look at the nutrition facts panel. Continue reading to learn:

• How to determine if a food has added sugar

• Alternative names for sugar (spoiler alert…those food companies try to trick us!)

• Common products with added sugar – some may surprise you!

How can you find snacks which are satisfying and promote longer term energy without causing those blood sugar spikes and falls?

Keep reading for the key ingredients to include in your snacks as well as some awesome easy snack recipes and ideas.

Do any of the following sound familiar?

• You’re sitting on the couch after a long day of work and just don’t have the motivation to get up and play with your kids. You just hope they can entertain themselves.

• It’s the middle of the afternoon and you have an energy slump. You grab a cup of coffee to help you power through the rest of your day.

• You feel like you need to press the snooze button in the morning multiple times before you get out of bed.

There are ways that your energy can be improved through different lifestyle factors. This blog post will specifically focus on 5 ways exercise can help increase your energy levels.

New Year’s resolutions are typically lofty goals which are difficult to sustain. Learn how to create goals which you are able to successfully achieve.

The holiday season is here! This blog post will provide 6 quick tips to follow for your holiday eating plans.

It can be difficult to maintain energy levels during the workday when food intake is poor quality or inadequate. It’s easy to lean on sugar and caffeine to boost those energy levels but the effects can be short term. Choosing foods which incorporate protein, fiber and high quality fats can promote satiety as well as longer lasting energy levels.

Physical activity has multiple health benefits, such as helping in weight management, reducing chronic diseases as well as improving muscle mass, bone density and brain health. Read this blog post to learn more about how exercise has an effect on inflammation in the body and what/how much exercise an individual should do.

Chronic inflammation is the cause of many illnesses including diabetes, heart disease, cancer and auto-immune illnesses. This blog discusses 5 easy nutritional strategies to decrease inflammation in the body.

Intermittent fasting is a hot topic in today’s world. Is it all that it’s cracked up to be? Read more to learn about the different types of intermittent fasting, potential benefits and much more.

Reverse dieting may be beneficial to help maintain muscle stores and increase metabolic rate after weight loss and dieting. This article provides an introduction to reverse dieting including pros, cons, current research and other information.

Breakfast consumption has been researched to have various benefits. This blog post will dive into the benefits of breakfast, speak about what makes a nutrient dense breakfast and provide quick breakfast ideas and recipes that you can make at home.

The number of calories you burn at rest is not set in stone. Learn about the ways you can increase your metabolism to prevent continued weight gain.

“Try this to lose 50 pounds!” “Lose 30 pounds in 30 days!” “The fastest way to shed those pounds!”

The above are all taglines I’m sure you’ve heard before. All focused on one thing. Weight. Why does that one number have such an impact on us as a population?

The scale is only one tool that can be utilized to measure progress. This blog post will go into different modalities you can use to measure your lifestyle changes.

Cindy Olive is a 60-year old oncology nurse who is using exercise and nutrition to regain after breast cancer treatment. She personal trains with Kim Duffy, RDN, LD, CPT three days a week at Farrells in Shoreview, Minnesota.

It’s that time of year when the gardens are growing, the farmers markets are booming and the fresh produce in Minnesota is available to us. There are benefits to eating with the seasons. Be sure to continue reading to learn what these are!

It seems everyone has tried the Keto diet for weight loss. Some have had great success and others not some much. This post covers the benefits and risks of this popular diet fad.

Corrective Exercise can help our bodies move more efficiently and effectively. We all have certain muscles that are tight/overactive and lengthened/underactive. Working with a Corrective Exercise Specialist can help determine a program specific to your needs.