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Hey, hey! Happy Friday, friends! I’m so glad that the weekend is just about here. We actually have another family sleepover planned for the weekend – this time with cousin Matthew (Qman is obsessed with him!) as well as my sister, brother-in-law, and niece. Having the whole family sleepover is such a great way to spend more than a few hours together because (I’m sure the parents can relate) it’s difficult to coordinate nap and bedtimes, so we just make them part of our visit. Family sleepovers are the best!  Anyway… here’s a little day in the life recap from earlier this week. My morning started with rice cakes, nut butter (peanut butter on one, almond butter on the other), and banana slices, which is definitely a go-to for me on the LEAP diet . Related: I actually had a call with Kelli on Wednesday, and she gave me the green light for introducing some new foods, so I’m excited to add a little more variety to me diet! After that, I took Murphy for a walk while Mal...

As much as humans think they’re objective beings whose every decision emerges from cold logical calculation, we’re just irrational, emotional animals. That’s why stories and anecdotes are more convincing than facts, why people fear losing money twice as much as they enjoy making it, and why the guy making $100k per year feels poor if his neighbors make twice that. This kind of phenomenon is best explained by behavioral economics, a method of economic inquiry that uses psychological, emotional, cognitive, and social factors to explain why we make the often-irrational financial choices we do. And it has some interesting applications for health…. In a recent piece in the NY Times , a doctor discussed how health care professionals are beginning to leverage behavioral economics to make their patients healthier. He begins with a few examples of behavioral economics in action. People are more likely to choose an option if it’s the default position. In one study, countries where p...

One of the best things about the arrival of spring is the re-emergence of farmer’s markets. Who doesn’t love a good weekend stroll through rows of locally grown produce? But although the produce is fresh and beautiful, it can also be quite expensive. Instead of dropping $10 on two apples and a carton of berries, use these dietitian-approved money saving tips to spare your wallet during your next trip to the farmer’s market.   1. Get to know your farmer. Farmers are people too! Because they spend all day standing around in what can be rough climates, they like to break up the day and have a conversation about the produce. “ Farmers are passionate about their work and they’ll appreciate when you are too,” says Christy Brissette, MSc, RD of 80 Twenty Nutrition . She adds that striking up a conversation with a local farmer will not only provide insight into the origins of your food, but you may also find some extra veggies added to your bag. Plus, you’ll have made a knowledgeable f...

Yesterday evening Thomas and I met my friend Dana for a little photo shoot in downtown Belmont. I am showcasing a few dresses for an upcoming post (coming soon!), and I thought getting out on the town would make for a much prettier background than taking iPhone photos in front of a mirror : ) Dana did a superb job, and I can’t wait to share them! We had every intention of cooking some salmon at home last night, but the shoot took longer than expected and the Caps hockey game was on at 7:30 (!!) so for time’s sake we popped into Junction for a quick dinner since we were right there. I’ve been wanting to go since it opened, and it did not disappoint! I wasn’t super hungry so I ordered an arugula salad with goat cheese, fried tomatillos and mahi mahi on top. T had the mahi fish tacos, which were excellent – especially with this great hot sauce they bring to the table. He shared a taco with me! To thumbs up, and we want to go back when we have more time and appetite for all the ch...

Lunches can get SO boring! Who’s with me? The same old salad and grilled chicken (or let’s be honest, rice cakes + almond butter or anything you can grab on the go) sometimes just doesn’t cut it. I get weekly requests from many of my readers and clients for delicious and nutritious lunch ideas. I thought it would be fun to share 9 of my favorite protein-packed meals that are perfect for spicing up lunch! Many of these recipes can be made ahead of time – easy to bring to work or eat at home. And, they are all perfect for summertime – light, refreshing, and so very filling! Which one are you going to try first? Row 1 (left to right): Vegalicious Chopped Avocado Tuna Salad Curried Smashed Chickpea and Avocado Salad Summer Glow Buddha Bowl Row 2 (left to right): Everyday Sweet Potato and Kale Hash Cilantro Lime Chicken with Cauliflower Rice Quinoa Taco Bowls Row 3 (left to right): Stovetop Mac and Cheese with Tuna and Peas Chicken Pesto Spaghetti Squash Blood Orange, A...

^^ Just your average Wednesday walk to school I am working on travel plans to both Chicago and Los Angeles for a big partnership I am doing this month, so I spent my morning working through paperwork for that. Excited to tell you more! I missed my window to go to strength class today so I decided to run instead. This decision was also swayed by the fact that according to the weatherman, today is our last sunny day in a while. I almost missed my window to go for a run too because I was getting so hungry so I had a nice banana before talking Gussie for a 3 mile quick run. Just minutes after the above photo was taken we ran into a SNAKE!! No thank you!!! I immediately turned around. The encounter got me thinking about those of you who run into alligators or worse…bears!… on your runs. Tell me, what’s the craziest thing you’ve ever stumbled upon during a run? Back at the casa I took a shower and just finished this lunch of leftover salmon salad and Red, Hot, Blues. Cur...

The paleo diet and Primal Blueprint way of eating (a.k.a. Primal) are both based on similar evolutionary science. The story goes something like this. Our modern Western diet bears little resemblance to the eating habits of early humans throughout several 100,000 years of evolutionary history. Instead, since the Agricultural Revolution some mere 10,000 years ago, we’ve adopted a nutritional regime to which our physiology is poorly adapted. When the basics of our diet return to the patterns of our pre-agricultural ancestors, we work with, instead of against, our physiology. More simply: eat as our ancestors ate, and we’ll be healthier for it . The paleo diet and Primal Blueprint both recommend limiting carb intake (especially grains ) to only as many as you require for performance, eating more protein  and fat, and including  lots of veggies as a base. But in the midst of this common ground are some key differences. Back when Primal was just getting started (around t...