Lately, I have been hearing a great deal of talk about the fear of the Quarantine 15. Similar to the Freshman 15 we were all warned about when we went to college, the Quarantine 15 is the concern about gaining weight in this time of overwhelming stress and anxiety. While it is true this time […]
Protecting Your Immune System
Last week I talked about foods to include to protect your immune system. This week I want to talk about some actions we can take to stay healthy and sane during this time of quarantine. This time is most likely going to be challenging for most of us. Our activities and interactions with others have been severely […]
Tips to Protect Your Heart
Heart disease has become the number one cause of death in the United States. Almost half the adults in America experience at least one of the key risks factors for heart disease. Heart disease is an umbrella term used to describe any number of conditions that might lead to restriction of blood flow due to […]
Sugar Free Freedom
One of the most common New Year’s Resolutions I hear about from clients is to stop eating sugar. Sugar is ubiquitous in a standard American diet and hides in many places you wouldn’t expect. Our body is wired to crave sugar because our first food, breast milk, is filled with gut health nurturing lactose. Throughout […]
Resisting Sugar
Now that we know sugar has such a negative impact on our health, it seems important to figure out some ways to manage sugar cravings. Many of my clients lament the almost daily struggle they experience when it comes to sugar. There are some tricks to help reduce those cravings. Start your day with protein. […]
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 […]
What Is A Real Foods Diet?
What is a Real Foods diet? A real foods diet can take a variety of forms including vegetarian, vegan, Paleo, flexitarian, raw foods, etc but the one characteristic all real foods diets share is a focus on eating food in its most natural form. This means consuming food as it is found in nature- not food that has been packaged or significantly altered […]
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 […]
