Leading a healthy life does not solely depend on spending an hour at the gym each day. Yes, it is important to sweat once a day, but we often get caught up in this idea that exercise can only happen at the gym. And, let's face it - some days we just can't make it. So, what can you do to remain active when you work all day?

The Mediterranean diet is known for providing preventative health properties like lowering cardiovascular disease and diabetes risk. It also reduces blood pressure, improves brain health, and promotes longevity! This post will provide you with ideas for how to build a healthy Mediterranean plate.

In Italy, food is love. It’s a way to nourish and build community. It’s a way to communicate and preserve tradition. Here are a collection of notes from a dietitian in Rome.

They pair so nicely with many other foods I enjoy, like cheese, prosciutto, chocolate, and chia pudding. They’re also great on a snack board and served with wine or eaten alone. In my opinion, you really can’t go wrong with a juicy and sweet fresh, in-season fig. And, best of all, they’re a nutrient powerhouse!

This is my home – I hope you enjoy it.

Over the years I've fine-tuned my morning routine to go from hitting the snooze button 3 times and rushing out the door to slowly waking, letting the light in, and embracing the day to come. Here's how I start my day …

I often write about how you eat. But today’s post is a bit different – it’s going to focus on what you eat. It’s the start of the What You Eat series; a collection of posts to show you healthy eating can be practical, simple, and delicious. Today, we’ll kick off the series with breakfast – the most important meal of the day.

Shifting your habits, specifically your eating habits, can be overwhelming and intimidating. On top of that, there are thousands of tips and tools that could be of benefit to you – but frankly, the offering is daunting and confusing, to say the least. So what do you do? Where do you begin?

A high fiber grab-and-go breakfast that’s sure to satisfy.

A refreshing and slightly sweet yogurt bowl that’s perfect for the season.

A delicious and well-balanced meal on the go!

This guide won’t take you to the Colosseum or St. Peter’s Basilica … but it will take you to some of the best-kept secrets in the city. I’m not a tour guide, but I know food — well. So spend a day with me and we’ll walk some of the less known streets of the Eternal City. Let’s eat (and drink) well together.

If you’ve been following the buzz around diet culture lately you’re sure to have seen what appears to be a new approach to diet and consumption. Intuitive eating.

In a recent interview with Virginie, host of the What Gets You Cooking? podcast, I discussed just that. I also shared some practical tips, discussed the theory behind 52 Weeks, and, of course, talked about Italy.

Every time I return from Italy I’m lighter and more toned than when I left. Yes, I walk a great amount. Yes, I have no stress in my daily life. BUT … I eat out every day, have gelato three days in a row, and miss my daily workouts.

In Italy, there’s a beautiful connection to food and the land on which it’s produced. Essenziale Come Natura, a small honey production just outside of Rome, is a prime example of this connection.

Burn started out as a boutique fitness studio where the workout combines the best aspects of Pilates (springboards and mat), cardio (HIIT), and strength training (free weights) for a challenging, yet sustainable 55 minute workout.

Olive oil has been used for centuries by Mediterranean civilizations, namely the Romans and the Greeks. It’s also an everyday ingredient that you can likely find in your kitchen cabinet. And that’s great! Because olive oil, particularly extra virgin olive oil, has substantial health benefits. It’s rich in polyphenols, antioxidants, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and anti-aging properties.