I am already in holiday recovery mode, but can’t quite get there 100% because I know New Year’s Eve is right around the corner and I plan on having a fun night with a few indulgences!  But after that, it’s...

Chai tea has always been one of my favorite warm beverages, but all that dairy can make me feel heavy and bloated.  I’ve been trying for a while to create a dairy-free version, and I think I finally perfected it. ...

#1  Reduce Plastics Plastic food containers Plastic Water Bottles Cups Lunchbox containers Replace with glass or stainless steel options #2  Increase the Water Quality Try a water filtration system, like Brita, under-the-counter units, or even a whole-house filtration system #3...

Can you imagine taking coffee out of your daily routine?  For many of us, drinking coffee, or caffeinated beverages, is a way of life.  We watched our parents drink it, and they watched their parents.  Many of the cleanses and...

I have made these muffins for events as a healthy alternative to a traditional muffin that is full of butter, sugar, white flour and other not so good-for-you ingredients.  These remind me of the taste of a German chocolate pound...

Make. These. Today. These cookies are soooooo good!  They have a unique crunch and chocolaty richness that can’t be beat.  My son is always skeptical when I take an old recipe and modify it to be “healthy,” but he asks...

One of the most asked questions I get from my clients is how to make your own salad dressing.  The bottled dressings at the store typically contain unhealthy oils and preservatives, which many of us try to avoid.  When people...

When you think about what to make for dinner, what is the first thing that comes to mind?  Chicken? Fish? Pasta?  I think many of us have been trained by generations before us to think of the protein on our...

Every year on January 1, I make a big batch of collard greens.  They are supposed to symbolize money and good fortune, which I’ll take every year! This year I made two big bunches, and have leftovers, so I decided...

Happy New Year from Carolina Health Coach!  It has been a great year, and I thank all of you for reading my posts and hope that you have been inspired to make some healthy changes throughout the year. January is...