Working out causes tears and breakage in muscle fiber which allows muscle to strengthen. Protein is important to consume before and sometimes after a work out because it builds and repairs those damaged muscle fibers…

The winter is upon us and the change of seasons from cool, crisp fall air has moved to  chilly and freezing winter temps, depending upon where you live. A slew of health concerns seem to come…

I discovered I have an allergy to dairy last year and that was a tough pill to swallow for an Italian girl who grew up eating cheese on almost everything. I am talking cheese on…

My mom taught me how to make chicken salad in college and it quickly became one of my go to staple meals! I have added some extra ingredients along the way to spruce it up.…

These recent LA heat waves are leaving me with a craving for an ice cold smoothie bowl by the pool! Tell me that doesn’t sound perfect on these sweltering summer days. I’m really loving the…