Our friend Maria Barton of Maria Makes is a meal-prep wizard, and from time to time she shares her meal planning and prepping tips with us.

Today, she’s sharing her delicious recipe for Whole30 Buffalo Chicken Salad, and the clever way she keeps it fresh all week long for quick grab-and-go Whole30 lunches.

What is the anti-inflammatory diet?

It is a dietary change suggested by many doctors for patients with chronic inflammation or auto immune disorders such as Rheumatoid Arthritis. It can be helpful in treating allergies, nearly every inflammatory bowel disorder, and Tom Brady even endorses it to combat the inflammation he experiences after taking hits during games.

The anti-inflammatory diet is rich in green vegetables, Iron, and most importantly Omega-3’s. There is a large emphasis on nuts, certain fruits, and fish. Beware; not all vegetables combat inflammation. The nightshade family, which includes eggplant and tomato, can actually increase inflammation.

By consuming particular nutrients after your workouts you improve your body composition, performance, and overall recovery. Although the timing does not need to be exact, many experts recommend eating your post-workout meal within 45 minutes.

While it's not a magic solution, the short answer is yes, it absolutely can! You have probably heard many different theories as to how much water you need to drink each day but the truth is everyone is different. The most common guideline is 8-ounce glasses (64 ounces total) for adults each day. A second popular one is to drink half of your body weight in ounces of water per day (so for a 150lbs person that would be 75oz of water). The reality is, most adults are not drinking this much water and finding ways to do should help the average person lose a few pounds.

For many of us who work and commute, our time is limited and most valuable. Making the time to prepare and cook meals can be a real chore. Here are my tips for making it easy to create healthy meals in a short period of time.

Clients often ask what they can do to improve their diets and lose weight. Rather than focus on dieting, I like to coach around a healthier lifestyle with simple changes.

Holiday temptations can end up on your waist. Here are some tips to help you survive!