Week 1 was the “why” behind cravings. Week 2 is the “what now.” Use a simple Snack Menu, set up your environment, and handle evening/comfort snacking without guilt (or mindless munching). Why Cravings Feel Different at Night Afternoon cravings are often about fuel (not enough protein/fiber earlier)....
Quick note before we dive into cravings: I mentioned resistant starch last week, and several of you wanted more clarity. Here you go. Resistant starch is a type of carbohydrate that resists digestion in your small intestine. Instead of spiking your blood sugar quickly, it travels...
Fiber isn’t flashy. It doesn’t have a trendy hashtag. But it is a quiet overachiever--supporting digestion, heart health, steadier energy, and that “I feel satisfied after I eat” feeling we all appreciate. So let’s make fiber fun (or at least more fun than you’d expect). Here...
Fiber doesn’t get the glamor of protein or the buzz of probiotics, but it quietly supports a long list of things we care about--steady energy, comfortable digestion, and feeling satisfied after meals. (Which can be really helpful when the snack gremlins show up.) Here’s the simple...
Quick--what’s Indiana’s official state snack? If your brain immediately went to something fried at a fair, you’re not alone. But the answer is much healthier, cozier, and probably already in your pantry: popcorn. Yep--Indiana made it official in 2021, and honestly, it feels like the...
In recent weeks, the Sumo Citrus orange has found its way back into my life. If you’re a citrus fan, you’ll understand why people get a little dramatic about it. It’s juicy, seedless, and ridiculously sweet… like “How is this even real?” sweet. Sumo Citrus (yes,...
If you’ve been feeling a little… heavy lately, you’re not alone. And I don’t just mean weight. I mean that puffy, sluggish, “my clothes feel snug,” “my energy is weird,” “why do I feel off?” kind of heavy. January has a way of doing that, especially in...
Another new year. No pressure. No resolutions required. Just a fresh page and the opportunity to begin again. Together. If you’re thinking about improving something this year, consider choosing just one thing that quietly stands out in your mind. Not the thing you think you should...
For those who celebrate Christmas, this day has a way of inviting us into a slower pace, even if just for a moment. The world quiets down (along with the traffic), the to-do lists ease up, and we’re reminded that the simple things often carry...
It’s one week before Christmas, it’s cold, and I’ve noticed something about my meals lately: I’m eating more carbs. Not the cookie-tray kind (although I do enjoy a few of those too), but the nourishing kind—roasted potatoes, brown rice pasta, brown rice, even a buckwheat...