If you're a fast eater and you are carrying around excess weight and/or you experience digestive upset after eating (you know those sexy symptoms like gas, bloating, stomachaches, constipation, heartburn, etc.), keep reading because you will definitely benefit from slowing down.

Today I want to talk to you about one of my favorite topics: The Acid/Alkaline Balance.

A few years ago, I had no idea what the heck that was (sounds way too much like science class...not my favorite) but once I learned more, it was a real game changer for me. The way I looked at my diet and lifestyle completely transformed and I was able to understand what my body needed to heal and how to work with it in order to get healthy.

Today I celebrate my 31st birthday.

A few weeks ago, I was thinking about the life lessons and strategies I’ve learned up until this point that have transformed the way I live my life and the way in which I view myself, others, and the world around me. They have made such a big impact on me that I was inspired to write this blog post with the hope that at least one of these life lessons or strategies would transform you as well. I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it :)

A couple of weeks ago, I attended a fabulous dinner party for my friend's birthday. My friend's husband and step-dad prepared an incredible 5 course Italian meal for the birthday girl and 10 of her closest friends. Prior to the party I admit that I was feeling a bit anxious. Not only did "5 course meal" sound daunting, but I suspected that a lot of dishes would contain gluten and dairy, neither of which I eat very much of. I couldn't help but notice that several hours before the meal, I was already mentally preparing myself for feeling gross afterward.