Think your genes determine your “health destiny”? Think again! The statistic I share in this article may just blow your mind - in a good way! There is SO much you can do to help your body prevent cancer. Let’s do more than just cross our fingers while getting a mammogram!

It’s apple season! And I could not be more excited! Each fall, I swear, I consume at least my weight in apples! They’re just so darn yummy! Not to mention quick, easy, and completely zero-waste. Let’s take a closer look at the health benefits of eating apples. Plus, I’ll share a delicious fall recipe that you won’t want to miss!

Today is International Coffee Day! Woohoo! One of the first questions people ask me when they start one of my Wellness Coaching programs, is often, “Are you going to make me give up coffee?” I get it. Coffee is a major part of most American’s lives. From a nutritional standpoint, I don’t have a big problem with coffee, as long as your body can handle it! For many people, the caffeine in coffee can be an issue and even cause dependence.

It’s the first day of fall! And you know what that means…..pumpkin season! Whether or not you are on #teampumpkinspice, you can still enjoy this wonderful winter squash! Many recipes that use pumpkin don’t end up tasting at all like a pumpkin spiced latte! Check out this super yummy (and incredibly healthy) recipe for pumpkin hummus below. (I PROMISE, it doesn’t taste like a PSL! That would be….yuck!) But it is a beautiful orange color and is sure to impress!