Happy Halloween and cheers to the pumpkin! This nutrient packed member of the squash family is high in anti-oxidants to fight diseases like cancer and diabetes, high in beta carotene which reduces inflammation and helps your vision; high in potassium and magnesium which reduce your risk of heart attacks; and […]
What are macro and micronutrients?
How does your plate stack up? Ideally our meals should be a blend of macronutrients and micronutrients. What does that mean? Macronutrients are protein, fats, and carbohydrates. They balance your blood sugar, help boost your mood and energy, and aid with your digestion. Micronutrients are vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants which […]
The Blue Zone diet and lifestyle
I am watching the Netflix series “Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones” and was both intrigued, and hugely impressed, by the lifestyle in Okinawa, Japan. Not only do they still garden, work with their hands, and dance into their 100’s (yup!), but they apply a cultural practice called […]
Should you try Intermittent Fasting?
Intermittent Fasting “IF” is a hot topic among nutritionists and doctors, and people have some pretty strong opinions —so should you try it? Honestly all of us are doing some version of this already, unless you are eating while you are asleep! But when should you “break fast” in the […]
Proud to be a Mediterranean…
I hosted a nutrition and wellness workshop last night, and a question I am frequently asked is, “What is the best diet for weight loss and my overall health?” I love this question! And my answer never changes, the Mediterranean diet with a heavy focus on plants. We discussed why […]
Eat local, seasonal produce this summer…here is why:
Spring and summer are all about eating what is in season, grown locally, and trying fresh produce that may be new to you. There are so many great choices! This is when eating the rainbow just gets better — and easier! — every week. CSAs are fabulous and quite affordable. […]
Here’s what happens if you eat just 1 meatless meal a week…
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 […]
DIY French fries and sweet potato fries…YUM!
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 […]
Is it okay again to eat eggs?
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 […]
What I eat in a Day…
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” […]