Recently, I have gotten back to including a nice, ripe banana in my daily routine. I go through months without even thinking about a banana and then the cravings hit, and I can’t get enough of them. Luckily for us all, not only are bananas readily available but they also have many health benefits. Bananas […]
Focus on Walnuts
Today I am prepping for a family camping trip which means I have been in the kitchen furiously baking bars and other snacks. I am so excited because I whipped up a batch of Seven Seed Bars. These are one of my favorite dense, yummy treats that I rarely get around to making. Usually the […]
Four Spring Foods to Add to Your Life
Spring has sprung here in Portland and the glorious sunshine seems to be lightening everyone’s mood. As the weather begins to turn warmer, our bodies start to shift from a focus on the heavy, warming foods of winter to a craving for light, healthy fare. This short transition time between winter and summer offers us […]
Focus on Zinc
In my nutrition program, we had two whole weekends focused on supplements and folk remedies for helping clients achieve optimal health. While all the new knowledge I gained will be incredibly helpful with my clients, one of the most important pieces of information I gained was how zinc deficient I am. Our whole class […]
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 […]
Dark Chocolate Delights
A prescription to eat chocolate? It sounds to good to be true but it may just become a reality in the future given the surprising benefits the medical community is finding about consuming dark chocolate. A recent German study found that people with mild high blood pressure who ate a daily dose of dark chocolate […]
The Power of Asparagus
Spring has started to pop here in Portland and with the sunshine has come a hankering for fresh spring vegetables and fruits. One of my favorites is asparagus. I love it cooked all different ways and can’t wait to put it back into regular rotation in my food repertoire. Not only do I love […]
How to Have the Healthiest Gut Possible
Our gut is comprised of trillions of microscopic organisms that live within our gastro-intestinal tract. These bacteria make up over 90% of the cells of our body. The health of these cells is vitally important to the overall health of our bodies. These cells need to exist in a delicate balance between “good” and ”bad” […]
Beat the Cold & Flu Season with these Immune Boosting Foods
Good Morning and Happy Sunday! I hope you have been enjoying the beautiful FALL weather. Today I want to talk about how you can beat the cold and flu season by boosting your immune system. There are quite a few reasons why people tend to get sick more easily during the “Cold & Flu” season. […]
