Author name: sheryl@healingheartnutrition.com

Yes! I have stress don’t we all? Maybe you are one of those people that have it under control or think you already have it all figured out. But let me remind you that we all have some form of stress whether we realize it or not. Being a dietitian, you probably think to yourself […]

Have you ever felt “butterflies” in your stomach or used the expression “I just have a gut feeling”….then, all of a sudden, you feel a sudden urge to make a 50-yard dash to the bathroom? I have often referred to the gut as our roadmap to wellness. Its long hollow hose can be a passage

How does the environment influence your thinking in regards to your eating habits? What is your method for setting your environment and the influences you have over it? If you have grown up in the United States, you probably had been influenced by television commercials and ads telling you why you should eat certain foods

Recently I have come across a couple of situations in my life that have made me ponder these exact questions. One is a near-death experience of a beloved family member and the other from a very close friend asking me to join a health challenge with him, both very different but very much alike. The

Most of us may prefer to stay in our comfort zone or feel like we know daily expectations. Now, if you are like me, then that sounds more manageable for day-to-day operations, especially if you are responsible for others in addition to yourself. But, on the other hand, some of us may feel that there

So, what is the difference between your “gut instincts and anxiety”? First, ask yourself what is the immediate situation and how often are you reacting to it in the same way? Feelings of anxiety or uneasiness may continue to happen regardless of the matter to the current situation that you are dealing with in that

Ever feel like you are overwhelmed looking ahead, knowing that there are so many obligations, tasks, and commitments that you have to attend? Do you feel frustrated because you do not feel happiness and hear constant holiday music of spreading cheer? To finally get to the beginning of a new year, not even recognizing how

I am sure we have all heard the saying that every problem has a solution, but not everyone may agree with that statement. As far as I can say, if you think you have a problem, I believe there is almost always a solution. Here are three simple ways I turn my problems into a

Ever consume excessive amounts of food without even realizing it? Maybe you have been out all day doing errands or watching TV, going from meeting to meeting, or just working all day? Understanding how our emotions and environment are essential for changing unwanted ways of subconscious eating. Subconscious eating can get you to consume excessive

Vitamins and minerals are as essential as the air we breathe and the water we drink and keeping us healthy and protecting our bodies from disease. But what I think we don’t think about is how vitamins and minerals exist. For example, vitamins are organic substances produced by plants or animals, whereas minerals that or