March is National Nutrition Month
Journey to Health2026-03-09T08:24:43-05:00Lainie completed her Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition from North Central College in 2025. She immediately started on her Master's Degree at Loyola University.
Counting Calories
Journey to Health2026-03-03T08:22:58-06:00Counting calories can be a useful tool, but it’s not the right fit for everyone and it comes with trade-offs for both physical and mental health.
Recipe of the Month: February
Journey to Health2026-02-23T13:14:59-06:00The JTH nutritionist, Lainie, is going to find a healthy recipe that we will feature the 4th week of each month. People often ask for specific recipes that they can make, rather than just encourage healthier eating. Here is the recipe for February...
How do I know if I’m working out hard enough?
Journey to Health2026-02-17T21:21:01-06:00I always giggle when I talk to people that complain about not seeing results from going to the gym every day for a couple of hours each day. My first question is, "Well, what are you doing at the gym for a couple of hours every day? Are you working out that whole time?"
Love Yourself
Journey to Health2026-02-10T15:12:28-06:00As Valentine's Day approaches, remember that the most important person for you to love is yourself. Loving yourself is essential for cultivating mental well-being, resilience, and high self-worth, which allows for healthier relationships and reduced anxiety. It acts as a foundation for self-care, encouraging positive behaviors like better nutrition and exercise. By fostering self-acceptance and reducing the need for external validation, self-love enables personal growth and emotional stability.
February is Heart Health Month
Journey to Health2026-02-03T14:05:21-06:00Cholesterol, fiber, sodium... oh my! We're kicking off heart health month with some practical nutrition tips you can use to protect your heart, starting today.
Recipe of the Month: Berry Protein Power Bowl
Journey to Health2026-02-03T14:05:46-06:00The JTH nutritionist, Lainie, is going to find a healthy recipe that we will feature the 4th week of each month. People often ask for specific recipes that they can make, rather than just encourage healthier eating.
Energy Drinks
Journey to Health2026-01-22T08:09:57-06:00Energy drinks aren’t all created equal. Some are relatively low-risk when used occasionally by healthy adults, while others are far more likely to cause jitters, heart issues, sleep disruption, or worse—especially when used daily or in large amounts. This guide breaks energy drinks into the good, the bad, and the ugly, based on caffeine dose, sugar content, added stimulants, and real-world health risks, so you can make safer, more informed choices.
Exercising When It’s Cold
Journey to Health2026-01-22T08:10:10-06:00If you're a person that doesn't enjoy exercise anyway, there are things that can make it easy for you to cancel your appointment for exercise on any particular day. It's too hot, it's raining, my dog is sick, I have a headache, I need new shoes, I have errands to run, I'm having a bad hair day. The list goes on and on.
New Year, New You?
Journey to Health2026-01-06T11:10:59-06:00Yes, it's a New Year. Yes, a lot of us have made a list of changes we want to make this year. Yes, some of us will make some changes and some will not. But, at the end of this year, we are still who we are. And as long as we enjoy life, do our best to make some positive changes, love ourselves, and keep a good sense of humor, we win the year.
