Since I’m a perimenopausal woman dead set on starting my day with about 30 grams of protein, you can rest assured that my version of overnight oats is high protein, as well as blood-sugar balancing with fiber and healthy fats added.

Since I’m a perimenopausal midlife woman, I am trying to start my days with about 30 grams of protein.

Luckily, this little recipe right here gets me pretty close to that goal and gives me the yummy coffee-in-the-morning ritual I love without the caffeine.

As a midlife woman, I am always looking for ways to add more protein into my diet.

I invented these protein energy balls because I was looking for more ways to use my favorite protein powder. I wanted something quick, that I could eat on the go, AND that met my blood sugar balancing criteria of containing protein, fiber and healthy fats.

As I pack for our next trip, I thought I’d share what has had the biggest bang for the buck when it comes to entertaining my kids on long flights (besides the obvious: snacks and visits to the bathroom, because who doesn’t love an airplane bathroom?). All are screen-free, tested and highly recommended by yours truly.

I’m sure I’m not the first to tell you that what you put ON your body is just as important as what you put IN your body when it comes to optimizing your hormone health. If minimizing your exposure to toxins is on your list of things to do, but overhauling your whole beauty routine feels overwhelming, I see you.

As with most things health-related, it’s good to start small. Make a few changes to your routine and when they begin to be your new habits, add a few more. Bit by bit.

You can use this list as your starting point.

When you are ready to take your sleep hygiene to the next level, here are a few of my favorite tried and true products that help me get a good night of zzz’s.

Summer is officially here. If you haven’t yet packed your bags and skipped town, I hope you have plans to do so soon. But, even if you won’t find yourself on a beach in the upcoming days, summer is the best time to line up a list of good reads and let your mind travel through space and time. And, let’s not forget that reading is a great stress-reliever and can be a key part of a successful bedtime routine and a good night’s sleep.

You hear it all the time. It’s really hard to buy gifts for the guys in our lives. My husband is definitely one who falls into the “Extremely Difficult to Shop For” category. He’s particular, has strong opinions, and he has good taste. With Father’s Day, graduations and lots of anniversaries upon us, I want to share some of the gifts I’ve given Sam that have been big hits, and one that I can’t wait to give him.

There are key principles that apply to all of us when we consider what we eat through the lens of hormonal health. Your body needs certain types of fuel to produce hormones, and other types to support clearing hormones once their jobs are complete.

My guide, How to Eat for Healthy Hormones, will teach you the top 3 things you need to know when eating for healthy hormones.

Clean eating…it sounds so nebulous. Subjective, even. That's because it is.

Every BODY is unique. That’s why one specific way of eating works wonders for one person, but makes another feel sick. So, how on Earth are you supposed to know what to eat?

Well, there is good news. Although we are all different, and we need to be detectives of our own bodies to figure out what foods and eating habits make us feel our best, there are a few clean eating principles that apply to everyone.

From your calves to the back of your neck, stretch and release your whole back body in this short stretch sequence.

Feels great post-workout or after a long day.

Have a yoga block or thick book handy.

This short and sweet stretch sequence focuses on releasing the front body - primarily chest and hip flexors - where so many of us hold so much tension. Pop on this video after your workout, or my favorite, right before bed. I always sleep better when I stretch and release tension from my body before I lie down. Do you? Have you tried?

On an ideal day, I do a 30-45 minute full body workout, but let’s face it. Not every day is ideal. And how is it that I used to drive 15 minutes to get to my favorite studio to take a 60-minute class, then drive home? It feels almost impossible to have that much time to work out anymore.

On the days when you just don’t have time to squeeze in a full body workout, or you just prefer to focus on one specific area, try this 15-minute Abs workout.

How many times have you heard, or thought to yourself, “You need to reduce your stress”?? Yeah, okay, but that’s like being told “Here are the keys to the 747. Good luck!” I mean, what?? How?? It’s too nebulous, too vague. Here’s what you can do instead. And it’s super easy.

When I was hiking last week, I was thinking about margaritas. Yup. And I had an epiphany.

My husband and I went to the ophthalmologist today for eye exams for the first time in longer than I’d like to admit. What I thought would be a pretty general, if not downright uninteresting, appointment ended up being very eye-opening (couldn’t resist the pun).

This stretch is a total overachiever. It not only releases tension across your chest, neck and shoulders, it also improves your posture. But perhaps even more importantly, it opens you emotionally.

Protein is critical at every meal. I love baking and wanted to try my new protein powder in muffins. So, I played “test kitchen” and I am so happy with how these came out!

Can non-alcoholic, dairy-free, egg-free “eggnog” actually be good? Yes! It’s got the creaminess of cashew milk that I love, plus all the best holiday spices to make it feel like a special treat.

I currently have a 2-month old who I am exclusively breastfeeding. I am familiar with many of the benefits of breastfeeding including improving immunity, easy digestion and optimal nutrient profile. But, what exactly is the nutrient profile of my milk? Is my baby getting enough calories, protein, fat and carbohydrates? If not, can I change my diet to give her what she needs?