Foodtrainers’ Blog
Yup, I’m one of “those parents” too
Yesterday, I got into it with one of my sons. And when I say, “got into it” I mean we exchanged antagonistic texts. I was riding him about a commitment and my expectations. I had a point but he’s a good kid. He does well in school, he’s polite and generally upbeat...
Better to skip salad place dressings
Today's newsletter and podcast focuses on fats that help you lose fat. We discuss the science behind olive oil, MCT oil and other "fab fats", as we like to call them. Please read and listen (and if you love what you hear, please review). One point we bring up on the...
Four Vitamins Everyone Should Take
There are the vitamin addicts, if you have a shelf or more of supplements, that's you. And then there are the dont-take-ums. If a client takes dozens of supplements, we'll usually streamline things. But if you're not taking anything, you probably should rethink it....
10 Ways to Add Turmeric to your Diet
My latest post for Just Bobbi focuses on turmeric. You probably have heard turmeric is healthy but how often do you have it? I think it's a tricky one to incorporate often in case you have go-to recipes such as a smoothie, a salad dressing etc. Check the post out for...
Sweet+Salty Summer Newness in our Shop
We sent out our Monday Morsels newsletter yesterday, and it's a delicious one. Salty or Sweet? Salty-sweet, of course. Amazi Plantain Chips: In sessions we ask clients, “are you salty or sweet?” when it comes to food. The best answer, and our answer, is BOTH. These...
Podcast Episode 3: Omega 3’s, Wild Fish & Our Alaska Adventure
We're back! Our third podcast episode is now available on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. In it, we're talking all about omega 3's and wild fish, and all the things we learned in Alaska! (Oh yeah, we want to Alaska for work, ICYMI.) In this episode we discuss: ↠ how...
4th of July/Summer Weekend Nutrition Tips
I had eleven client sessions on Tuesday. Everyone wants to come in, before the holiday weekend. And I pack sessions in, so that I can take a couple of days off. Depending on the time of year, certain topics seem to pop up on repeat. This week, there was a lot of talk...
Introducing The Foodtrainers’ Podcast
We have exciting news. The Foodtrainers' podcast launched today. In today's newsletter we provided links to listen on iTunes or Spotify. Please listen, help us spread the word and subscribe. We don't ask (or beg) but today, we're game. Yay! The first episode is...
Wedding Guest Nutrition Tips
It’s almost officially summer and that means tis wedding season. Every day at the office, I see a couple/few clients who will be attending weekend weddings. And so, we devise a plan. Here are 5 tips to help avoid wedding weight and leave you feeling great. Make room...
This CBD has us sleeping better than ever
We initially resisted the CBD surge. While we were intrigued, we hadn’t found the formulation or product that impressed us. And so how could we recommend it? We’d say, the research is there but we’re not sold yet. Well, that was then and now I’m 100% on board...
Nike plus sized mannequin for the right reasons?
At first, I saw images of Nike’s plus sized mannequins on my social media feed. I didn't know why I was seeing the same image over and over. Wednesday, I was sent a link to the controversy surrounding them. To fill you in, Nike unveiled new mannequins at one of their...
Gone too Soon
A bunch of years ago, I led a retreat at Blackberry Farm. There was a fitness expert from the Ashram and I gave a series of nutrition talks. One of the participants was a woman, around my age, named Elizabeth. Throughout the weekend, Elizabeth pulled me aside to ask...
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