by kathryn matthews | Jul 23, 2019 | Smoothies
While I think that having a smoothie or smoothie bowl for breakfast (or any other meal) is totally 100% fine (and fun), I rarely have one myself. About six years ago, I went through a year-long phase, where I had a green smoothie for breakfast almost every single day....
by kathryn matthews | Jul 21, 2019 | Hydration
In extreme heat, and, especially, if you have engaged in vigorous physical activity that leaves you sweating heavily, it may not be enough to drink plain water for hydration. This was something that I learned the hard way as a macho, hard-core endurance runner, who...
by kathryn matthews | Jul 18, 2019 | Smoothies
Confession: I LOATHE broccoli. Yes, I’m familiar with its many attributes. Broccoli is an excellent source of vitamin K, vitamin C, chromium and folate. It’s a good source of omega 3 and hard-to-get minerals, like calcium, magnesium, potassium, iron and selenium. Rich...
by kathryn matthews | Jul 11, 2019 | Hormone Balance
It is officially swimsuit season. And, for many, losing weight is top of mind. If there is one weight loss strategy that has been driven home by mainstream media, your doctor, or most weight loss programs, it is some variation of: Eat less + Exercise more + Willpower...
by kathryn matthews | Jul 1, 2019 | Herbs
Eating enough healthy fat is essential for hormone balance, as well as for immune, heart and brain health. Olive oil nourishes the thyroid and has been touted as a fertility food for women. Regular consumption of olive oil is may also improve sperm integrity and...
