Fall has definitely hit the Pacific Northwest. My yard is filling up with leaves, the air is crisper, and my weekly routine switched to include making big pans of oven roasted veggies to nosh on during the week. I love having a container full of healthy, oven caramelized vegetables to add as a side to […]
Can’t Beat the B’s
My last few posts have been focused on the stress and anxiety most everyone has been feeling during this time of uncertainty. Exercise, meditation, yoga and being with friends and family are all important tools in this anxious time. However, we can also use B vitamins to help strengthen the nervous system against anxiety and […]
Why You Need Fat in Your Life
Why You Need Fat In Your Life Over the years, fat has become a dirty word because it has been blamed for obesity, diabetes and a whole host of other health problems. This bad rap is unfortunate because you need to consume healthy fats for your body to survive. Fat, along with protein and carbohydrates, […]
Focus on Oats
For the past 30 days, some friends and I have been doing the Whole 30. It is a fairly restrictive, short term diet plan designed to help you identify some of the potential food triggers that may be causing digestion and inflammation issues in your life. One of the limitations it places is to avoid […]