Willow Health & Performance Blog
Nutrition for the Immune System
First, there is no quick fix and we don’t really want to “boost” our immune system, we just want it working as it should be. The most important thing to consider doesn’t really have to do with nutrition but it is critical! Sleep Sleep might be the number one thing...
Food expiration dates: is the food still edible?
Is food edible past the expiration date? What is the difference between an expiration date, best-by date, use-by date, and a freeze-by date? Food expiration dates are confusing. Product dating is done on a voluntary basis with the exception of infant formula for which...
Brownie Protein Energy Ball Recipe
For a video tutorial, scroll below These no bake chocolate brownie protein energy balls can be a great way to quench your chocolate cravings while still getting some good nutrition. Cocoa powder is high in health-providing polyphenols and essential minerals. Plus it’s...
Scarcity Mindset: Why It’s Relevant Now
Photo by Wesley Tingey on Unsplash What is Scarcity Mindset? I talk about scarcity mindset or scarcity mentality quite a bit with clients that have a strong history of dieting and want to get out of that pattern. In dieting it comes up because, by definition, when...
Should You Weigh Yourself?
How do you determine if you should weigh yourself or not? Let me start off by reminding you all that nutrition should be individualized and each person will answer this question differently. Many factors go into determining if you should weigh yourself. First, if you...
Egg Roll in a Bowl Recipe
Why should you make this egg roll in a bowl recipe? Egg roll in a bowl recipe: This deconstructed egg roll is an easy, nutrient-dense meal that can be thrown together quickly and is a great way to get lots of vegetables! You get the tasty inside of an egg roll without...
Simple Bibimbap Recipe
Bibimbap is a Korean dish that translates to mixed rice and is typically served with sautéed vegetables, meat (typically beef), sauce, and topped with a fried egg. The sauce is usually composed of gochujang (a red pepper paste), doenjang (a fermented soybean paste),...
Meal Plans for Weight Loss: The Key to Success?
Looking for a meal plan to help you lose weight? Not all meal plans are created equal. Does it tell you exactly what food to eat and when? Or does it give you some flexibility so you can choose the foods you enjoy and allow you to time your meals according to your...
No Mayo Tuna Salad Recipe
One thing I stress to many of my clients is having a fall back plan! When plan A and maybe even plan B don’t pan out because life happens, you can still have a healthy and satisfying meal to fall back on. This fall back plan can be many things such as frozen fish that...