Sarah Farley Wellness

image from  realfood.gov The US government just issued a new food pyramid along with a campaign to "Eat Real Food".  This is the most drastic change to nutritional recommendations for public health in decades.    It is no secret that, in the United States, our healthcare system is deeply burdened by chronic illnesses and diseases that are directly related to diet and lifestyle:  diabetes, heart disease, obesity, strokes, dementia and Alzheimer's, musculoskeletal issues like arthritis and joint pain, mental health issues, etc.  We are long overdue for a serious discussion on our nutrition guidelines in order to prevent this rise.   It is my observation that the new recommendations are aligned with what many experts and researchers in the health and wellness space have been discovering and championing for years at this point.  As a former high school teacher, I watched my students eat hot fries, pop tarts, and soda for breakfast, showing how la...

Although I understand the philosophy behind "New Year, Same You", I can't help but be a New Years Resolution girl.  I have always loved the idea of a fresh start, perhaps because I've always been one to stumble off course a bit and need to find my way back.   It is such a clear starting point and a great opportunity to sit down and intentionally reflect on the previous year, on who you became by the end of that year, and decide who you would like to become in the next year.   Perhaps it was a rough year where you had difficulty in your relationships, went through a break-up, experienced loss, had financial struggles, or health issues. Perhaps it was a year of tremendous change where you switched careers, moved cities, got married, became an empty nester, or became a parent. Perhaps it was a joyous year where you reached weight loss goals, got out of debt, met the love of your life, and traveled to your favorite places.   Whatever the case, the past is ...