Whether you travel for work or vacation, it can be tricky business to eat healthy whole foods when you’re running through airports, hopping between airplanes or driving cross-country. It’s especially true when you have food sensitivities like I do. My food sensitivity challenge: no gluten, dairy, … [Read more...]
Healthy Coconut Milk Coffee Creamer
I love coffee with cream. I don't want to drink it black. I want my coffee to have a creamy smoothness. A creamy taste. I only have one cup of coffee per day. In the morning. It's my indulgence. But cream doesn't love me. I have a dairy intolerance so I don't associate my lovely, creamy coffee with … [Read more...]
Avoid the Midday Slump and Stay Productive
It’s coming. You can feel it. You’re trying desperately to will it away, but, by 3:00pm you’re exhausted. You’ve completely lost steam. The thought of striking the letters on your computer keyboard seems like a daunting task. You can’t imagine how you’ll keep your eyes open during yet another … [Read more...]
Renew Your Mind for Lasting Change
NOTE: The video mentions InspiredLifeAndWellness.net. I no long use that website. You'll want to keep visiting www.JulieSmithCoaching.com. When you think about making a change in your life, health, work, or relationships, you often think it begins with a physical effort. But the truth is, in order … [Read more...]
Standing: a New Model for Physical Activity
You may not realize it, but the average American sits anywhere from 7.7 to 15 hours a day without moving. Think about it. From the time we spend in the car commuting here and there, to the time we spend at our desks each day, and the time we spend in front of a TV screen or sleeping at night... … [Read more...]
Recipe Makeover: Healthy Tater Tot Casserole
As a child, Tater Tot Casserole was a favorite. Make a casserole and throw in some tater tots and it always seemed to taste better. As a health-conscious adult who knows the importance of reading food ingredient labels, and who has multiple food sensitivities, I decided to give this recipe a … [Read more...]
Recipe Makeover: Homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup
When I was growing up, my mom always had several cans of Cream of Mushroom Soup on hand. It was a main ingredient for many a casserole or sauce. Today, even the "healthy" version of a popular brand's cream of mushroom soup contains the following ingredients: Water, Mushrooms, Modified Food … [Read more...]
Connecting with Others: Emotions and Our Bodies
In an earlier post, Don’t Believe Everything Your Thoughts Tell You, we talked about how neuroscience shows that every thought you have causes complex chemical reactions in your body that affect how you feel. Through a chemical reaction, in your body, your thoughts interact with your emotions. This … [Read more...]
Savory Toasted Seeds
Trail mix. It's become a standard healthy snack for many. With good reason! Packed with nuts and some dried fruits, it's the perfect blend of sweet, salty, and protein. Until it's not. When tree nuts are forbidden fruits, like they are for me, you have to find an alternative. When I became gluten … [Read more...]
Chia Seeds vs. Flax Seeds: the 411 on the super seeds
Both chia seeds and flax seeds top the list of super foods. They’re both easy to add to salads, smoothies, yogurt, and hot or cold cereal...even baked goods, for a nutritional punch. But is one better than the other? Let’s compare. *The Omega 3 fatty acids found in both these seeds are in the … [Read more...]
Julie Smith is a certified Life Coach, Leadership Coach and Health Coach. She empowers others to create calm and clarity through work and life transitions. Together, they build confidence, create postive change, and greater well-being so they can lead themselves and the organizations and families they serve. Her clients include purpose-driven professionals, leaders and organizations. 
