Have you noticed that when you eat *refined carbs or sugar, you want more and more and more? There's actually a biological reason. Refined carbs and sugar break down quickly into glucose, triggering a dopamine response in the brain and a rapid blood sugar spike in the body. Here's what happens: When you eat something high in refined carbs or sugar, glucose floods your bloodstream quickly. Your pancreas senses this surge and releases a correspondingly large amount of insulin to clear that...

Getting enough protein each day can be a challenge — so I started having a protein smoothie for breakfast and I haven't looked back. It's filling and sets me up for the day. When I skip it, I'm hungry all day. Starting the day with protein — and continuing with protein at every meal — keeps me satiated. If you find you're often hungry, consider upping your intake. Finding the right protein powder took some time. I needed something gluten-free, dairy-free, ideally organic, and actually...

I came across this on Instagram and loved it immediately. It's called the Unfortunately/Fortunately Game — and the idea is simple: when something unfortunate happens, acknowledge it, then look for the silver lining. For example: Unfortunately our flight was delayed — fortunately I get to have a lovely lunch before we board. Unfortunately I got a cold — fortunately I have a cozy bed and a great show to binge. Unfortunately it's raining — fortunately I don't have to water my garden and it's...