Finding Balance For Your Mind & Body
Meatless Monday has been “trending” for a while, but can even 1 meatless dinner a week really improve your health? YES! Eating plants improves your gut health so you can better absorb the nutrients from your meal. When your gut health is compromised, food passes through your system without our […]
Find me the person who doesn’t love a hot, crispy, French fry? All potatoes contain Vitamins A, B, and C, plus magnesium, potassium and fiber, making them the perfect side for any dish. Unfortunately, French fries are often deep fried in vats of highly processed, hydrogenated oils. Some fast food […]
I am commonly asked, “Will eating eggs raise my cholesterol?”. Google this question and you will immediately get 5 conflicting answers. Eggs have gotten a bad rap over the years because they are high in cholesterol (185mg per egg), but there is no conclusive link that they actually raise YOUR […]
One trend from 2022 that I am excited to say sayonara to this year is the barrage of “What I Eat in a Day” videos on Tik Tok and Instagram… which are often followed by phrases like: “TO STAY LEAN!”or “As a Victoria’s Secret Model”. Nobody needs this egocentric, “look-at-me” […]
Rapidly trying to undo 6 weeks of holiday cheer in 6 days Does. Not. Work. If you are tempted to sign up for a Master Cleanse, a 1 week juice fast or the “Extreme Celebrity Detox”, please resist the urge and give your body some time to “recalibrate”. So what […]
Seasonal coffee drinks and hot chocolate are a quandary…who doesn’t love a warm and cozy beverage on a cold, winter day…but who needs the 50g of sugar in a tall (as in, the smallest size) hot cocoa sold at Starbucks? Nobody besides Santa! People sometimes forget that the sweeteners in a […]
As a nutritionist, I am asked at least once a week, “Is it bad to drink sparkling water?” Or, “If I don’t really like the taste of water, can I just drink seltzer?”. Carbonated drinks have a reputation for causing calcium loss in your bones, kidney irritation, and tooth decay, but […]
This is one Halloween “treat” we just can’t get enough of. Almonds, pistachios and sunflower seeds are all great, but who can resist the smell and salty crunch of roasted pumpkin seeds?! A perfect snack for work, school, or after a workout — and no risk of nut allergies. A […]
I am all about simplifying things in the kitchen. Yes, there is store bought hummus, bone broth, and almond milk in my fridge. But I draw the line at salad dressing. Bottled dressings are highly processed, full of saturated fat, sodium, and added sugar. Particularly avoid anything that says “Caesar”, […]
Plant based milks becoming more and more mainstream, and steadily gaining popularity. For anyone with a dairy intolerance, this is a game changer. And for those who are avoiding or limiting dairy, these are great options. People often ask me, “Is almond or oat milk better?”. Not a simple answer […]