As a mental health professional, I see a steady stream of people of all ages struggling with anxiety and depression. Unfortunately this summer, traditionally a time I see a drop in referrals, has been very busy. It seems we live in an anxious world. My dual training in mental health and nutrition often leads me […]
The Wonders of Watermelon
I bought my first watermelon of the season yesterday. Yum! So tasty! I love this time of the year when fresh, yummy watermelon begins to appear in the grocery stores. I grew up in the South and cold watermelon was a nightly treat on those hot summer nights. As a kid, I just knew that […]
Four Fall Foods to Add to Your Life
The weather here in Portland is beginning to shift into Fall. While we are still expecting some 80 degree days in the next week, I know it won’t be long before we are dusting off our fleeces and running around in our rain boots. Many people lament the change to Fall because they miss their […]
Happy Tummy=Happy Mind
Everyone has heard the terms “follow your gut” or “gut feeling” but until recently most people just thought these terms were a figure a speech. With recent science advances, however, we are discovering there may be more truth to these statements than previously thought. Science is exploring the impact of gut bacteria or the microbiome […]
Focus on Quinoa
Quinoa is one of the new powerhouse nutritional super stars that everyone is talking about. Many people think quinoa is a grain but it is actually a seed that has been consumed for over 3000 years. It is a vegan, gluten free food perfect to use as a substitute for rice or pasta. Quinoa […]
