Many people follow Paleo and gluten free diets because they have health issues that are exacerbated by eating gluten which makes traveling a challenge. The reason I am careful is because I have an autoimmune thyroid condition that is flared up by eating gluten, meaning my body attacks itself which makes eating on the road…
Dark chocolate can be a saint or a sinner?
Always choose low sugar dark chocolate. Dark chocolate can be a saint or a sinner? Magnesium: Dr. James Wilson ND discusses chocolate in his landmark book Adrenal Fatigue: The 21st Century Stress Syndrome. He writes about how chocolate cravings are signals of magnesium deficiency and signs of too much stress. Magnesium deficiency affects 70%-90% of people and…
Paleo Eats and Farmers Markets in Raleigh, NC
Paleo Eats and Farmers Markets in Raleigh, NC – Recently I went to Raleigh, NC to go to my cousin’s wedding. It was my first time to stop in Raleigh even though I was born in Wilmington, NC and have been back to NC many times. We were only there for two nights and had a…
11 Natural Ways to Heal and Prevent Heartburn
11 Natural Ways to Heal and Prevent Heartburn – 11 Natural Ways to Heal and Prevent Heartburn Follow an elimination diet: Gluten from grains is the most common food that is causing people heartburn. A good guide to getting off gluten and many other common allergens is a30 Day Detox Diet. Gluten, dairy, soy, and…
10 Simple Ways to Improve Your Sleep
If you have been looking for better Sleep tips then you are in luck because this article will give 10 simple ways. One of the great people I studied in nutrition school was T. S. Wiley who empathizes how vital sleep is to hormones and overall health. “Electricity, the widespread use of the light bulb, the discovery of fire,…
Is your shampoo packing on the pounds?
Is your shampoo packing on the pounds? – Is your shampoo packing on the pounds? The Problem: Listed below are just a few of the dangerous ingredients in most hair and body care products. It is important to not put anything on your skin that is not safe to eat because the it goes right…
How to Cook the Perfect Indoor Steak
How to Cook the Perfect Indoor Steak – My husband is a chef and he taught me how to cook the perfect steak so I wanted to share it with you. As a nutrition consultant I see people eating lots of white breast chicken and fake soy burgers. But I urge you to re-think your…
Weight Loss and Health Lessons from Downton Abbey
Weight Loss and Health Lessons from Downton Abbey – I have to admit lately I have been obsessed with Downton Abbey on PBS but I have always been a sucker for period drama’s. This mini-series is set in England in the early 1900’s before and during WWI. The show is about an aristocratic family who…
7 Simple Tips to Exercise Less and Lose More Weight
I have had so many clients who come to me and say that they workout for an hour a day on the treadmill or elliptical and never lose weight. I have heard from so many clients who gained weight during marathon training. Surprise, surprise most people do not realize exercise can be a major stressor…
8 Ways to Love Yourself This Valentine’s Day
8 Ways to Love Yourself This Valentine’s Day- Growing up chubby, I never had much attention on Valentine’s day. Feb. 14, which made me want to hide in my room and eat a million pieces of chocolate to feel better about being alone. My parents were always sweet and gave me cards or flowers but…
Meet Sandy: Former Type 2 Diabetic
Meet Sandy: Former Type 2 Diabetic Meet Sandy: Former Type 2 Diabetic Sandy Before: I met Sandy at an outdoor boot camp that I was teaching. It was almost as if destiny brought us together because she was 30 minutes late and almost missed the whole class! I liked her right away because she had…
Christine’s Journey: Shopping and Cooking Strategies Lead to Success
Christine and her son, Omar This is a post from my new client Christine who is documenting her weight loss journey while receiving my training and nutritional advice. You can read her last post here. Read down to the end to find out how much Christine has lost so far!! I mentioned in my last post…
Teenager Beats Asthma and Allergies with Paleo
Read about how my little brother healed his health when he did a gluten free, paleo/primal diet during his first year at college. This teenager beats asthma and allergies with Paleo diet. His story is featured on the Hartke is Online blog which is all about living with Dr. Weston A. Price principles. When he started consuming a…
Christine’s Journey-A 49ers Playoffs Party Shows Me Just How Far I’ve Come
This is a post from my new client Christine who documenting her weight loss journey while receiving my training and nutritional advice. You can read her first post here. It was really great to end week 3 of working with Caitlin with the San Francisco 49ers in the play-offs. My husband’s play-off party showed me…
Will Eating Special K for Two Weeks Make You Skinny?
I love cereal! I would say it was one of my favorite foods. I tried a million times to eat “healthier “versions but my addiction raged on. I used to buy All-Bran and eat it by the box full. I ate it until my stomach hurt and then I went back for another bowl an…
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