Healthy Home Cook Hacks
The March/April 2022 issue of TOPS News, “Plant-based Power: One-Pot Recipes” includes four vegan recipes I created. These dishes are a few of my ‘go-to’ entrees when I want a warm homecooked lunch but don’t necessarily want to be stuck … Continue reading
The Right Fuel: 3 Eating Tips for Pre-/Post-Exercise
Like many of you, I try to incorporate active movement into my daily schedule. But as we all know, life happens. Which usually means, once or twice a week, my workout will get bumped to a different time than I … Continue reading
Nourish Yourself … Without Taking a Bite
Nourishment is natural. But it also comes in myriad forms. Too often, food is the ‘default’ reward we crave — or a quick source of comfort on a stressful day. Choices that, left unchecked, can trigger unhealthy behaviors and negative … Continue reading
Tips to Stay on Track (Now That 2022 Is No Longer the ‘New Year’)
Sticking to wellness goals often goes quite well for the first few weeks of a new year. But it’s also equally common to start feeling less motivated as February gets underway. Take this proactive approach for staying on track over … Continue reading
Nice to Meet You!
Greetings! As the new Nutrition and Fitness Editor for TOPS, I’m really looking forward to sharing wellbeing tips and new recipes I hope you all will enjoy. I’ll 100% admit to being a foodie on — and off — the … Continue reading
Wellness Wednesday Is Taking a Brief Intermission
Wellness Wednesday is on a short winter break to reset and recharge. But not to worry — check back on Wednesday, January 26 to read a fresh post and meet our new blogger!
Wellness Wednesday Favorites – Part 2
I’m blown away by all of the heartfelt comments and messages I received from my previous post! Your kind words mean the world to me. As promised, here are five more of my favorite posts from over the years. 10 … Continue reading
Wellness Wednesday Favorites – Part 1
Well friends, after nearly a decade of writing Wellness Wednesday, it’s time for me to say goodbye. What started as a simple “we should start a blog” conversation in 2013 has evolved into countless posts and one of the most … Continue reading
10 Mini Meals for When You Don’t Feel Like Cooking
Sometimes you just don’t feel like cooking. And maybe “sometimes” is more like “all the time,” and that’s okay too. I love to cook, but occasionally the thought of prepping, dirtying pots and pans, and cleaning the kitchen sounds terrible. … Continue reading
