Our diets are filled with sugar and often we don’t know how much we’re consuming. It’s in everything from crackers and breads to condiments and deli meats. Sugar is made up of glucose and fructose. Glucose is essential for life and we use it for energy. Fructose is metabolized by the liver and overconsumption can cause all sorts of health problems which is why high fructose corn syrup is especially a concern. This is how sugar is affecting you and your body. 1. Sugar is Highl

As Labor Day approaches, and summer winds down and the kids get ready to head back to school, many of you may be thinking about refreshing or strengthening your healthy habits — for the whole household, or just for yourself. Since it's easy to overthink, here are some quick tips for four key healthy living areas: 1: Nutrition 2: Hydration 3: Physical activity 4: Better sleep + less stress You can also create your custom checklist to help you keep track of your progress! (Grab

Get 50% off any Nutrition & Wellness Package on 6/16/19! Weight Loss, Stress Management, Autoimmune Diseases, Chronic Conditions, Healthy Eating & Living We’re Ready When You Are..... "I met Amy at a corporate event where she was the nutritionist for our company. I spoke with her and sent her my bloodwork shortly after. I did not want to go on medication after my diagnosis with type 2 diabetes and let my doctor know I would be taking a different direction and changing my di

We all know or have heard that eating plenty of fruit and vegetables is important for our health. So, why is it such a challenge for so many people to eat them or the required amount to keep them healthy? Building a healthy plate is simple when 50% is filled with colorful vegetables and some fruit. These plants provide the body with vital nutrients, vitamins, minerals, and fiber. They're our only source of phytonutrients which are healing and powerful plant chemicals that pr

It's February, the official month of love! You do your best to eat healthy, stay active, and get proper rest. But, have you thought about stress? When you're stressed you're more vulnerable to indulge in less healthy habits, and those habits may have less than healthy effects on your heart. For example, working more and sleeping less, feeling fatigued and exercising less, and reaching for high fat, sugary, comfort foods. This is not likely to help your stress levels. So, ma

It might be cold/flu season, but who needs a fifth season? As I was coming down with a dreaded head cold the other week, I realized that I did not make the time for my usual priming to get my body ready for prevention. So I took action immediately to nip it in the bud. Priming your immune system cannot only prevent illness, but shortens the infection time. Here are my top immune boosting tips, from food to supplements, and daily self care, which keep me super healthy and are

Everyone loves The Fourth of July! It's the time for beaches, barbecues, friends, and parties! For many of us, that means burgers, hot dogs, chips, cocktails, and lots of diet disaster. But it doesn’t have to be. Make this holiday a happy and healthy one! Many people either avoid holiday situations for fear of overeating, or simply eat everything with the promise to go back to their healthy habits the next day. I suggest focusing on spending quality time with friends and fam

This time of year brings up plenty of talk about cleansing and detoxing, which may be sexy topics, but they tend to bring up feelings of elimination and deprivation. It's all the things we can't eat, drink, or have. So I love to focus on Nourishment which is all about self-care! When we come from this place, the mind-set and approach are completely different, the end results the same, and the journey...a happy and healthy one! If you're looking to achieve vibrant health and

WATER....the most forgotten nutrient. Many people take drinking water for granted, but staying hydrated has a tremendous impact on our overall health. In spite of the health benefits, a large number of people do not consume the recommended amounts of fluids daily. Around 70% of the body is comprised of water, and how much you need varies. A common recommendation is to drink eight 8-ounce glasses daily, but that amount may vary depending on your health, activity levels, and ho