Swan WellnessJan 42 minReflect on the Past, Plan for the FutureIn health coaching, there are no failures. Instead, every missed attempt at a goal is a lesson, and an opportunity to refine our behavior...
Swan WellnessJan 42 minFood Feature: LentilsLentils are one of my favorite plant-based sources of protein. Not only are they full of fiber and other essential nutrients, they are...
Swan WellnessJan 42 minVegetable Enchiladas with Beans + LentilsThese protein-rich enchiladas are made with lentils, beans, and nutritious vegetables. It’s a casual, hearty entrée that smells and...
Swan WellnessDec 14, 20214 minWhy Meal Plans Don’t WorkI’m regularly asked, "Can't you just make me a meal plan?" As a health coach, my clients sometimes come to me with the expectation that I...
Swan WellnessDec 14, 20213 minHealthy Hack #10: Move More & Sit LessHave you heard the saying “sitting is the new smoking?” A few years ago, Dr. James Levine, a professor of medicine at the Mayo Clinic,...
Swan WellnessDec 14, 20212 minHow would your life be different if you felt comfortable and confident in your body? Too many of us spend our lives struggling with food, binge eating, and yo-yo dieting and can’t remember the last time we felt comfortable...
Swan WellnessDec 14, 20214 minVegetable & Lentil SoupMy goal is to share easy, delicious, and nutritious recipes designed for busy people, like you and me. Food influences nearly every...
Swan WellnessNov 16, 20212 minTofu with Sugar Snap PeasI love sugar snap peas. They are crunchy and sweet and easy to snack on. No peeling, trimming, cutting, and most of the time they are...
Swan WellnessNov 16, 20213 minHappy Veganniversary to Me!I recently celebrated my 2-year anniversary as a vegan! On October 31, 2019, I stopped eating any food that comes from an animal...
Swan WellnessNov 16, 20215 minThe Witching HourDoes this ever happen to you? You start your day sticking to your diet – maybe a bowl of oatmeal or an egg white and spinach omelet and...
Swan WellnessNov 16, 20212 minHealthy Hack #9: The Grain Bowl Whether because of a late meeting, a kid’s afterschool activity, or an after-work exercise class, we are often caught unprepared when the...
Swan WellnessOct 11, 20213 minRed Lentil HummusIf you love hummus, then you must try this red lentil hummus recipe! It has everything you love about traditional hummus but it's made...
Swan WellnessOct 11, 20214 minHealthy Hack #8: Temptation BundlingThere are plenty of days when I feel lazy and don’t want to exercise or cut up vegetables for dinner. But most of the time, I still...
Swan WellnessOct 11, 20213 minTransition Your Outdoor WorkoutJust when you've gotten into a regular outdoor exercise routine, along comes fall with cooler temperatures and shorter days to throw a...
Swan WellnessOct 11, 20214 minMake Halloween Less Scary for Your DietHalloween can be a scary holiday for all of us, not just little kids. I’m not talking about haunted houses or creepy costumes. Sure,...
Swan WellnessOct 11, 20213 minHelp for Low Back PainRemember the last time you sat down on the couch to watch TV and a few hours passed before you stood up? When you finally got off the...
Swan WellnessSep 20, 20212 minShould We Reward Ourselves with Food?From a very young age, we learn that food is a reward. Teachers give kids pizza parties for doing a good job, coaches take their teams...
Swan WellnessSep 20, 20212 minHealthy Hack #7: Double the RecipeBecause it’s my job (and passion) to help others be healthier, I’m routinely reminded of all the stuff that makes being healthy hard. And...
Swan WellnessSep 20, 20212 minLongevity - We Have the Power to Age WellWe can’t avoid getting older. But how we age and how long we live are not completely out of our control. When I started health coaching,...
Swan WellnessSep 18, 20212 minRoasted Fresh Tomato & Basil SoupWhen it comes to a quick meal, it's really easy to pour a can of tomato soup into a bowl and heat it in the microwave. But the best...