Currently, we are living in a time of unprecedented uncertainty and stress. Most of us have not experienced such a profound disruption to our daily life in our lifetime. One frequent topic of conversation with my clients has been sleep changes. Clients have been talking about feeling restless, waking in the night, difficulties falling asleep […]
Focus on Turkey
With Turkey Day almost upon us, I thought it seemed pertinent to focus on the nutritional profile of the traditional Thanksgiving main course- turkey. Most people think of the Thanksgiving Day feast as a time of unhealthy choices but it doesn’t have to be. Fill your plate wisely and you can create a nutritious, health […]
Protein: The Final Building Block of a Real Foods Diet
Today’s post talks about the final building block of a real foods diet. The final important macro nutrient, protein, is broken down by the body into amino acids that are then used to build new proteins with specific functions, such as catalyzing chemical reactions, facilitating communication between different cells, or transporting biological molecules around the body. […]
Focus on Turkey
Gobble, gobble! Turkey day is upon us this week and I for one can’t wait to chow down on some yummy roasted turkey. I know that Thanksgiving often gets a bad rap for over indulgence but the meal can be healthy if you build your plate around some of the more healthy sides. (Think salad, […]
Foods to Fight Anxiety and Stress
Lately, I have been hearing from many of my clients about how stressed out, anxious and overwhelmed they are feeling. It seems that no matter what side of the political divide you live on, the contentious nature of our politics and the 24 hour news cycle has everyone feeling a little overwhelmed. I like to […]
Tips for Healthy Digestion
My holiday season kicked off with a bang this week. My family enjoyed an amazing meal with good family friends, my older son returned from college and we spent quality time on a very wet hike on Thanksgiving day. Most of our Thanksgiving meal was lovingly prepared by my friend’s step dad and while it […]