The Best Foods for an Ulcer

January 25, 2021.Reading time 10 minutes.

There are so many different tools you can use in healing an ulcer, but food is the most important one. While supplements and medications can help calm acid reflux, you can adjust your diet so that the ulcer isn’t irritated in the first place. Given enough time, you may even be able to eliminate the […]

Chili-Spiced Sweet Potato Fries

March 1, 2020.Reading time 5 minutes.

Are you a meal person or a snack person? I’ll admit, I am a total snack-a-holic. I prefer multiple appetizers over the whole meal. And my body just craves a bite every couple of hours. Sometimes, this snack-a-holic craves something crispy, warm, spicy, and dense. These Chili-Spiced Sweet Potato Fries fit the bill. Yes, they […]

How to Reach Your 2020 Nutrition Goals

January 4, 2020.Reading time 5 minutes.

We all start the year with the best intentions. I know you want to crush those goals for 2020! I can imagine you are starting this new year feeling overwhelmed with enthusiasm. You’re ready to move towards your nutrition goals full. steam. AHEAD! I’m rooting for you, because I also know what a huge difference […]

Chickpea Vegetable Curry

October 16, 2019.Reading time 8 minutes.

Everyone has their comfort food – that dish they turn to when they’re feeling especially worn down or in need of something cozy. That dish, for me, has not changed for the past 4 years; every time I’m in that mood, I always make my Chickpea Vegetable Curry. Curry isn’t one of those dishes I […]

January Reset

January 3, 2019.Reading time 1 minute.

I am so so happy to introduce the newest addition to programs at Standing Strong Wellness! When I was coming up with the Reset program, the motto I kept in mind was “health for everyone”. Years ago I would have loved to work with someone educated in nutrition, but I could never afford it. I […]

Strong Babe Summer Guide Launch

May 1, 2018.Reading time 1 minute.

It’s a day to celebrate, babes! The Strong Babe Summer Guide is officially available on Standing Strong Wellness! After months of writing, rewriting, and recipe testing I have to say I couldn’t be more excited to share the finished product with you all. The Strong Babe Summer Guide is so different from any other […]

3 Plant-Based Breakfast Ideas

November 16, 2017.Reading time less than 1 minute.

We all go through a rut in our eating routine, don’t we? It can be hard to find inspiration to keep our meals exciting, so why not let me help you out? Check out this video for 3. AWESOME. Plant-based breakfast ideas! They are all super tasty, but still simple and easy to throw together […]

#betterskin Challenge – Final Update

October 23, 2017.Reading time 3 minutes.

Hi guys! Last we left off on the #betterskin Challenge – week 4 – I really didn’t feel like I was where I wanted to be. You know why? Because good skin isn’t made overnight or errrr, even in 4 weeks! It takes time, diligence – perseverance! But the patience pays off, I promise you! […]

Netflix Review: “What’s with Wheat”

June 2, 2017.Reading time 2 minutes.

I find food trends fascinating, and I would be interested in getting a show of hands as to how many people have or have tried – heck even considered giving up wheat or gluten this year. It’s everywhere. I mean, you can’t walk around the grocery store without seeing gluten free labels slapped […]

Why are you Depressed?

April 27, 2017.Reading time 5 minutes.

Like many other things in mental health, depression is multifaceted – there are many signs, symptoms, explanations, and origins behind depression. It cannot be explained simply. It can’t be encompassed simply, and it shouldn’t be treated simply. So why are you depressed? A lot of the stigma that still has a stronghold on mental health […]