Healthier Swaps

From Bartender to Booze-Free: Why These Non-Alcoholic Drinks Actually Make Social Life Better

From Bartender to Booze-Free: Why These Non-Alcoholic Drinks Actually Make Social Life Better

Look, I get it. When I first quit bartending to focus on wellness coaching, people looked at me like I'd lost my mind. "How can you have fun without alcohol?" they'd ask. 🙄 But here's the tea (literally) - I've never

Breaking Free: How Trader Joe's Desserts Helped Me Make Peace with Sugar

Breaking Free: How Trader Joe's Desserts Helped Me Make Peace with Sugar

Let me tell you something I wish someone had told me years ago: it's totally okay to eat dessert. Like, actually okay. Not the "I'll-have-to-run-10-miles-tomorrow" kind of okay, but genuinely, wholeheartedly okay. sigh I used to be that person who'd walk past

I Cracked the Code: How I Slash My Sugar Intake at Costco (Yes, Really!)

I Cracked the Code: How I Slash My Sugar Intake at Costco (Yes, Really!)

Look, I get it. Walking into Costco feels like entering Willie Wonka's chocolate factory sometimes. 🍫 Those giant muffin packs practically SCREAMING your name, and don't even get me started on the free samples. But here's the thing - as both a nutritionist and a

Why I Ditched Store-Bought Granola (And Maybe You Should Too)

Why I Ditched Store-Bought Granola (And Maybe You Should Too)

Look, I get it. You're probably thinking, "Really? Another homemade vs. store-bought debate?" But stick with me here, because this isn't just about granola - it's about taking back control of our food, our health, and yeah, maybe even saving our planet

I Tested 15 "Healthy" Coffee Creamers So You Don't Have To

I Tested 15 "Healthy" Coffee Creamers So You Don't Have To

Look, I get it. You're standing in the grocery store, staring at the overwhelming array of coffee creamers, wondering if your morning cup of joy is secretly sabotaging your health goals. Been there, done that – like, literally hundreds of times during my barista days. After testing what feels

I Tracked My Wendy's Orders for 30 Days: Here's What Actually Happens

I Tracked My Wendy's Orders for 30 Days: Here's What Actually Happens

Look, I'll admit it - I used to be that person who'd demolish a Baconator combo without blinking. Then I'd spend hours wallowing in food guilt. Sound familiar? But here's the thing: after building a food-tech startup and becoming a health coach,

I Ate at McDonald's for a Month and Actually Got Healthier - Here's How

I Ate at McDonald's for a Month and Actually Got Healthier - Here's How

Look, I get it. You're probably thinking I've lost my mind with that title. But stick with me here, because I'm about to share how I turned my guilty McDonald's runs into a legitimate part of my wellness journey. And no, this