Different Strokes for Different Folks
Not all diets are created equal. And at the same time, one diet may work great for Tom and Sally, but not be optimal for Julie's health. And maybe…
What Keeps Me from Ditching My Vitamins
Ideally, our foods should contain all the nutrients humans need to thrive; however, there are so many factors that impact nutrient availability from…
It’s Also About How We Eat, Not Just What We Eat
Fast food. Drive through. Eat on the go. Americans don't often take the time to stop and eat. While multitasking during meals may save us a few…
How We Digest Our Food
Food not only tastes good, but provides our bodies with an energy source to function. In order to be converted to energy, the meals we eat must…
Healthful Eating on a Budget
Being on a limited grocery budget doesn’t mean you can’t eat healthfully! Here are some tips and tricks to make your dollars go further while…
Omega Fatty Acids and Inflammation
Omega Fatty Acids and Inflammation Omega fatty acids are found in the unsaturated fats that we eat. There are omega-3, omega-6, and omega-9…
What Constitutes a “Healthy Diet”?
Recently I was asked, “What do you consider a healthy diet?” A “healthy diet" will look slightly different for each person, but as a general…
Using (and evaluating) research to determine a healthy diet
“How do you reconcile all the conflicting info, “studies,” and media headlines that come out practically every day, with changing information…
The Standard American Diet, Depression, and Anxiety
Diet is a top driver of disease in the US, and mental health imbalances are no exception to this. Did you know that the standard American diet has…
To Gluten or Not to Gluten…That is the Question…
We can't digest it. It's irritating to the gut. It's hybridized beyond our body's recognition, so looks like an alien spaceship to our immune system.…
Keep Slim & Trim with Domino Sugar Menus
It wasn't meant to be provocative. After all, the folks in 1954 cared just as much about weight loss as we do in 2020, and they…
Root Causes of Why You’re Feeling Down in the Dumps
And it's not due to COVID. As Mental Health Awareness Month 2020 draws near the end, let's talk about depression. Depression is defined as a…
Getting Salty
My clients often hear me say, "Eat the rainbow," and this is just as true for salt as it is for fruits and veggies. When we hear "sodium,"…
Back to School? Back to Basics…
Somehow, suddenly summer is coming to an end and many of our children and their teachers will be returning to their school…
12 Healthy, Non-Perishable Snacks To Help Kids Maintain Their Focus
One of the most common questions I usually get around this time of year, after, "What supplements should my kid take to boost his immune system now…
5 Great Nutrition and Gut Health Books for Kids of All Ages
Since my nutrition practice is about 1/3-1/2 children at any given time, I've had to find books that would resonate enough with the kids to get the…
Can Fish Oil Help Prevent or Recover From COVID?
Before COVID hit, we had been hearing about the wonders of fish oil-derived omega-3 fatty acids (or omega-3s for short) and their amazing…
Dietitians Say There Is No Scientific Evidence that MSG Is Bad for You – and How You Are Yet Again Being Deceived by the Big Food Industry
Here's yet another example of a junk article based on junk science, with facts omitted and presented to the public as credible. By now you…
6 Delicious Fall Vegetables You Probably Don’t Know What To Do With
The abundance of fall brings with it many unusual vegetables. I've curated some recipes for six of my favorite fall vegetable oddballs that pack a…
Did Somebody Say Chocolate?
February is American Heart Month, bringing attention to cardiovascular health. There are many risk factors for cardiovascular disease, including…