Inflammation has been implicated in all kinds of disease in the last few years. Heart disease, cancer, autoimmune conditions and strokes are just a few of the ailments associated with inflammation. Inflammation does have benefits too. It is the short term process your body uses to heal itself after a cut or injury. Unfortunately, if […]
Focus on Raspberries
Today I received my Imperfect Produce box and I was so excited to see the plump, tasty raspberries in the box. I was a little apprehensive about ordering them because raspberries can lack flavor if they are picked too soon- fortunately, these were perfect! I have always loved raspberries and use to spend hours with […]
Low Carb Swaps for High Carb Foods
Many of my clients have been lamenting the changes in their diets since the start of the stay at home order. The most familiar complaint I have heard is client’s eating an abundance of high carb foods like chips, cookies, crackers and bread. (We’ve all seen the pictures on Instagram of the beautiful loaves of […]
Inflammation Reducing Foods
As I wrote about a few weeks ago, the foods we eat and the chemicals we expose ourselves to in our environment can have a profound effect on our health. In my last post, I talked about some of the foods to avoid to reduce inflammation. Below I talk about some of the foods that […]
Focus on Blueberries
Berry season is in full swing here in Portland and I am loving it! There is nothing better than fresh berries off the bush or vine to make you feel like summer is here. Last year, I planted two small blueberry bushes in my back yard and I am anxiously waiting for the berries to […]
Raspberries
I am moving this week to a new house and for the first time in a long time, I will have an easily accessible yard. One of the first things I did when we took possession of the house was to plant some raspberry bushes. I love raspberries not just for their amazing flavor but […]
Berry Bonanza
Summer is definitely quickly approaching in the Northwest and the Farmer’s Markets will be loaded with berries. Right now, you can fill your fridge with raspberries, blueberries and strawberries and blackberries are just around the corner. Why is this such good news for those of us interested in our health? Because these four berries […]
