A balanced vegetarian or vegan diet can provide many health benefits. These diets have been associated with weight loss, better blood sugar control, a decreased risk of heart disease and a lower risk of certain types of cancer (1, 2, 3, 4). However, it can be challenging to maintain a well-rounded vegetarian diet that provides… Read More »
With sexual harassment and assault all over the headlines in Hollywood, sports, politics, and fitness, I’ve been thinking a lot about this topic and having lots of conversations about it lately. In a recent Instagram story, I asked women in my community what things they do daily in an attempt to stay safe, and avoid… Read More »
As a chef who also happens to be a health fanatic, I would say I have a love-hate relationship with the holidays. I love them because the holidays are all about delicious food which I love. Food that’s far more decadent than any other dishes you have during the rest of the year. There are… Read More »
Any woman who has ever experienced a urinary tract infection (UTI) knows once is more than enough. With symptoms that include a frequent urge to urinate and a burning sensation upon urination, UTIs are unpleasant, inconvenient, and often painful. And if you’re a woman who is plagued by these infections several times a year, it… Read More »
Many people will experience oily skin at some point in their lives. Oily skin usually first appears during puberty. In puberty, “increased androgen levels, which are male hormones present in males and females, signal the oil glands of the skin to mature.” When this happens, the body begins to produce more oil. Everyone’s skin is… Read More »