What’s the Difference Between a Registered Dietitian and a Nutritionist?
When seeking guidance for a healthier relationship with food and our bodies, it’s important to find the right professional to help guide you through the journey. There are tons of “experts” in the nutrition space (and on social media), which makes it tricky to know who you want to turn towards and trust. The terms […]
8 Signs You Could Benefit from Nutrition Therapy
Are you struggling with your relationship with food? Do you find yourself constantly preoccupied with what you eat, how much you eat, or how you look? If these thoughts and behaviors are interfering with your daily life and well-being, it may be time to consider nutrition therapy from a registered dietitian. Nutrition therapists can be […]
Is Celery Juice Healthy? And Should You Be Drinking It?
The leaves may be changing colors but the thing that’s staying green is…celery juice? This trend has been ALL over my social media feeds and news headlines the past months – but do you know where it all started? I dug into the research behind the green juicy trend and am sharing that PLUS tips for how to not get tricked by food fads. #unpackingfoodmarketing
The Best NYC Fitness Classes To Do With Your SO
This article was originally posted on My Life OOO on February 7, 2018. If you couldn’t snag a resi at that cute spot in the Village this Valentine’s day, there’s probably a reservation open at one of these NYC Fitness Classes and they are perfect for a date night! Those who sweat together, stay together […]
What is Intuitive Eating? [Newsletter]
If You’re Reading This, You’re More Woke Than Weight Watchers. Why is #WakeUpWeightWatchers trending? And what IS Intuitive Eating? Here’s your Wellful scoop plus a few free things we’re loving this February
How to Drink More Water
You’ve probably heard that you can survive 3 weeks without food but only a few days without water. Our bodies are nearly 60% water and it’s a crucial part of the body’s everyday activities. And while drinking water in the morning isn’t going to ‘set your metabolism on fire’ or cause a significant calorie burn, it does ensure everything is running properly for your day, like metabolism, digestion and proper brain function. So here are some easy ways to get some more H2O into your day.
The Best Things to Buy At Trader Joe’s According to A Nutritionist
Whole Foods might get all the attention for healthy food options, but that doesn’t mean it’s the only option. We all love Trader Joe’s for a good grocery deal (definitely not for its insane lines that wrap around the aisles). But, TJ’s is more than just the most affordable option, they’ve been upping their game with healthy choices that your wallet and tastebuds can agree on. So, before you drop your *entire* paycheck at Whole Foods, stop by Trader Joe’s, and pick these up items first.
Food Fads De-bunked: Food Trends and Project Runway
You can’t scroll through your Instagram or stroll through the aisles of Whole Foods without seeing products proudly containing collagen, charcoal, probiotics or fermented foods.Welcome to the start of our new series focused on shedding some light on Food Trends – from food products, diet trends, common questions and some Instagram (or other media) myths or misconceptions.
Should You Be Consuming Charcoal?
Activated charcoal has been a rising star on the health & wellness scene the past couple of years but why are we drinking it again? Activated charcoal lovers will say that it rids your body of toxins, counteracts a weekend of overindulgence and combats hangovers, but the research isn’t quite as strong to support that, so your black drink might be doing you and your wallet more harm than good. Here’s the breakdown.
Welcome to The Wellful [Newsletter]
Welcome to The Wellful! In our first newsletter we introduce ourselves and get right down to business. We debunk that whole coconut oil mess from earlier this summer, talk about the new movie, “What the Health” and assign our August reading list. You don’t want to miss it!