Diet

Three easy tricks to optimize your health

I have found that sticking to a few simple guidelines has made all the difference in eating a healthy diet…

November 6, 2019

The skinny on intermittent fasting

Abstaining from eating for specific lengths of time can be helpful for some people, not only for weight loss but…

October 23, 2019

Cholesterol: The good, the bad and the ugly

More than 35 million of these people have levels above 240 mg/dl, which is considered high and puts them at…

October 16, 2019

Feeding the microbiome

Weighing more than your brain, the microbiome influences metabolism, mood, gut health, inflammation and appetite. According to research, having higher…

October 9, 2019

Igniting the fat burn

We try our best to follow the conventional guidelines with which we are inundated. We are told to move more,…

September 25, 2019

Could you have ‘leaky gut’ and not know it?

If you’re experiencing stomach discomfort, joint pain, migraines, arthritis or an autoimmune disease, ruling out leaky gut is a good…

September 18, 2019

Eating to ease your anxiety

Anticipating dark, cold days, returning to school and letting go of the freedom of summer can cause us to worry…

September 11, 2019

Are you an athlete? Eat this!

Sure you can. Do you want to make the dietary change to do so? Read on to see if it…

August 24, 2019

The lesser known side to healthy eating

If this sounds familiar, there’s a good chance that you’re negatively impacting your health, even if you’re already doing a…

August 21, 2019

The saboteur within us all

The decision to lose weight, improve your health or change your life in any way is one to be fully…

July 31, 2019

Food

How to avoid joining the failing $33B ‘Dietpalooza’

I can tell you that desire is not the problem. According to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 56%…

July 24, 2019

Navigating fad diets: Finding the right food for you

I was shocked. Yet he reports feeling better than he has in his 70+ years – great energy, reduced pain,…

July 17, 2019

Enjoying a healthier barbecue

Grilling is a great way to enjoy the outdoors with your friends and family over this holiday weekend. Meats, veggies…

July 3, 2019

Is dairy really good for you?

Almost everyone would feel better in some way if they cut out all dairy – from sinusitis and allergies to…

June 26, 2019

These common digestive symptoms are not normal

If so, it’s important to understand that these gut problems are not normal. They are your body’s way of telling…

June 12, 2019

Feeding the whole family

With all the fad diets and changes in nutrition research and philosophies, it can make even the most health-conscious parent…

June 5, 2019

The 90/10 principle for diet success

The on-again, off-again dieting pattern is common amongst people seeking a dietitian’s support for their weight loss goals. Their biggest…

May 29, 2019

Food

In season now: Microbiome-boosting leafy greens

Arugula, spinach, kale, bok choi, chock-full of cancer-fighters

May 22, 2019

The sweet habit holding you back

This is a great question because it’s unrealistic to say you’ll never eat another bite of chocolate cake or bowl…

May 15, 2019

Food

With Trump rollback, school lunch could get more white bread

After complaints about taste and costs, the Trump administration rolled back a rule that required foods like pasta and bread…

May 6, 2019

Managing your stress: The eternal energy drainer

You’re right. Stress in our lives is constant. It’s been around since the beginning of life as we know it,…

April 16, 2019

Escaping from diet overwhelm

Hundreds of years later, many people are still looking for the ‘magical’ diet to get them to the weight and…

April 3, 2019