Foods You Can Grow At Home
There is a pot full of benefits to growing your own food at home with anything from a basil plant in the window to a tomato bush in the garden bed…
Author: Shannon Costello
The Top Plant-Based Proteins
Plates are plentiful with plants these days from plant-based burger patties, tofu scrambled “eggs,” and cauliflower “steaks”
What Are Probiotics?
Let’s take a deeper look at probiotics – what they are, what they do, and how to add them to your lifestyle!
How To Not Be Fooled By Food Labels
Do you ever find yourself reaching for the box of cereal that states “all-natural” only to see that the nutrition label has a laundry list of ingredients you can’t pronounce?
How To Get Your Health Back On Track After Vacation
While you’re saying good-bye to the ocean waves, you’re starting to feel guilty for indulging in every buffet you set eyes on and going a week without working out…
Should I Be Eating Dairy?
There are now more types of dairy alternative milk offered than there are containers of cow’s milk in the fridge. Does that mean we shouldn’t be consuming dairy?
What Is Mindful Eating?
Media, food companies, and health advocates are flooding our minds with exactly what and how much to eat down to the specific calorie count…
Do I Need To Go Gluten-Free?
Thinking of going gluten-free? It’s common for consumers to switch to gluten-free because of the belief it’s healthier…
What Happens If You Drink Alcohol Before Knowing You’re Pregnant?
It’s just been confirmed! You’re going to have a baby! But, oops… last night you had a couple of glasses of alcohol before knowing you’re pregnant.
What To Do When You Suddenly Gain Weight
You hop on the scale after several weeks and think, “That number can’t be right…”
How Food Can Help A Hangover
One too many drinks last night leaving you a bit woozy this morning? Bounce back from a hangover with some of these nutrition tips…
Why Rest Days Are Just As Important As Your Workouts
After putting the body under high amounts of stress by lifting weights, pounding the pavement, or cranking out burpees, optimal progress is made during the body’s recovery time…
The Essentials Of Cooking For One
Are you tired of eating the same leftovers because you keep cooking recipes that serve a family of four? Cooking for one might seem tricky and overwhelming at first…
How To Create Your Own Workout
There is no one-size-fits-all workout plan, which makes it hard to figure out what exercise routine is right for you. Whether you are…
What Happens When You Stop Drinking Alcohol Before 30
From cocktails at happy hour after work and beers at the tailgate to a nice glass of wine at dinner, drinking alcohol is a major part of the American diet…
How To Choose Healthy Packaged Foods
With about 80% of Americans getting their energy from processed and packaged foods, it’s important to know how to shop for healthier options.
Increase Brain Power By Eating These Foods
Need some extra brainpower on your next exam? Or maybe you’re trying to remember everything you rehearsed before a major presentation. With the brain using…
Video – Relaxation Tips to Reduce Stress
Simple stress reduction techniques can help you change your reaction to stressful situations and balance the amount of stress received on a daily basis.
Should I Take Supplements?
Taking supplements could actually be harmful, so let’s take a look at why you may or may not need a supplement.
Lifestyle Habits For Better Sleep
We need good sleep hygiene to keep our internal clocks ticking right. By making a few lifestyle changes, you can work your way to better sleep habits.
Eating To Boost Your Immune System
The best medicine for a healthy immune system is a balanced, whole-foods diet. Beat the stress by eating foods high in these immunity-boosting nutrients!
Video – How To Reduce Food Waste
Did you know that Americans waste about 31 percent of edible foods? This is enough food waste to fill the Rose Bowl stadium of…
How a Workout Partner Makes Exercise Part Of Your Social Life
If you’re finding it hard to squeeze in your workout routine while still trying to have a social life, there’s a fix for that…
Should I Be Eating Organic?
Are organic apples healthier than conventional apples? Is drinking organic milk the only way to avoid added hormones and antibiotics?
Relaxation Tips To Reduce Stress In Your 20s
Simple stress reduction techniques can help you change your reaction to stressful situations and balance the amount of stress received on a daily basis.
Video – Creating Movement Throughout The Day
Technology is making our day-to-day tasks easier and efficient but what is it doing to our health? Research states that a sedentary lifestyle…
Should You Eat Animal Products?
Headlines are bursting with controversy over eating animal products while food product companies are making millions from new…
Nutritious Ways To Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
Global climate change is an ongoing problem that impacts our health, ecosystems, food and water sources, and more. According to the…
How To Reduce Food Waste
Did you know that Americans waste about 31 percent of edible foods? This is enough food waste to fill the Rose Bowl stadium of…
Joining a Gym and Making the Most of It
Skip another workout this week? Or did you ignore your early alarm to go for a run before work? You’re not the only one. Fitting a workout…
Are Eggs Bad For You?
So are eggs bad for you or not? That is the great debate thanks to a recent study in the Journal of the American Medical Association claiming that…
Tips For Managing Burnout
It’s Monday. You’re scheduled for back to back meetings at work all week and have a project due by Friday. You said yes…
Tips For Eating Healthy On A Budget
Is eating healthy really more expensive? Not if you plan ahead and shop smart! Eating a variety of nutritious foods can…
Healthy Fast Food And Restaurant Options
Considering the average American eats 24 percent of their meals outside of the home, you could say that they love to…
Creating Movement Throughout The Day
Technology is making our day-to-day tasks easier and efficient but what is it doing to our health? Research states that a sedentary lifestyle is…
What You Need To Know About Trending Diets
Low-fat, low-carb, sugar-free, grain-free…these dieting buzz words are everywhere we look. From Keto and Paleo to Vegan and Mediterranean…
Your Essential Guide To Meal Planning
Meal planning is the act of planning and preparing your meals and snacks in advance for the week ahead. Meal plans help keep us on track with…
Shannon Costello
Shannon’s certifications include Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), Licensed Dietitian, ACE Health Coach, ACE Certified Personal Trainer, and ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor.