Five Steps to Establishing a Healthier Lifestyle
When meeting with prospective clients there are a few things I like to stress right out of the gate. I’m not here to convince you to change your lifestyle. If there is one thing I’ve learned in talking to family and friends about making the decision to leave the high-carb, low-fat paradigm, it’s that there is no convincing: […]
Be the Change
We all talk about change all the time. But what does change really mean? And can we really change? I mean, really change? I think we mean well, we talk big, but changing is much harder than we realize. The question is, once we know what it takes to change, will we really want to? […]
Don’t Let the Monster In
“Hold up your cup here is some positive tea that I want to pour out for you”. It is so easy to start thinking about all the things that are bad in the world from our economy to deranged killers in our world. How can we not have negative thoughts or feelings most of the […]
How to Potty Train Your New Puppy
Good housebreaking techniques teach your new puppy to relieve himself where and when you’d like him to. Dogs instinctively mark their own territory. Therefore, your goal is to teach your puppy the boundaries of his or her territory. Housebreaking can be learned in four to eight weeks and can start when your puppy is eight […]
The Truth About Food Dye
While we all love to Instagram our rainbow bagels and Snapchat our tie dye cupcakes, let’s look at what really happens when that dye enters our bodies… You don’t have to be a dietitian to recognize that those bright red, orange and blue colors are anything but natural. While at Tovita Nutrition I always […]
How to Take Your Career to the Next Level
There’s a familiar saying that nice guys finish last. That’s not always true, but it is a reminder that you may not get what you deserve out of life, while others seem to get more than their fair share. We often see this in the workplace. It’s not always the smartest or most qualified person […]
Asian Glazed Salmon
Serves 4 2 lbs. wild salmon, portioned into 4-8oz. servings ¼ cup Ponzu citrus seasoned dressing sauce 1 tsp. chili garlic sauce 1 tsp. fresh grated ginger 1 tbsp. honey 1/2 tsp sesame oil Preheat the broiler. Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Place the salmon fillets on a broiler pan and baste with […]
The Importance of Getting Grounded: My Experience Using a Grounding Mat
I think we can all agree that in a world of digital EVERYTHING, it’s pretty easy to get disconnected from nature. We move to big cities, depend on our phones for pretty much everything in our daily lives and spend a lot of our time on mainstream entertainment. We have forgotten how important it is […]
U Gotta Believe!
I live by and teach a saying that I coined at Florida State: “U Gotta Believe!” There’s no easier way to put it. You cannot ACHIEVE if you do not BELIEVE! Believe means “to have confidence in the TRUTH”. When you believe in something it gives you CONFIDENCE. People who lack belief will always mistake […]