For decades, doctors, and therefore patients, have believed that our genes largely determine our health; that our DNA is static, meaning that what you’re born with, including predispositions to certain diseases, will be our plight to carry, and that family … Read More
Have you ever had the experience of eating a filling meal, knowing intellectually that you’ve had enough food, but nonetheless you can’t stop thinking about ice cream, or your favorite cookie, or that bag of chips in the pantry? You … Read More
Willpower and discipline are great… for as long as they last. But when they run out (you’re having a bad day, lack of sleep, tired of the monotony of your meal plan), they’re not so helpful. Dan Buettner, author of … Read More
During the pandemic I created a very bad habit: I started eating a full chocolate bar every single day. Granted the chocolate bar was low glycemic, and a clean, organic choice as far as chocolate bars go (to be expected … Read More
I had a client once who went to an Indian restaurant and ordered a dish full of curried vegetables, hold the rice. She had just completed a cleanse and was feeling light and vibrant and simply didn’t want anything that … Read More
It’s that time of year when we feel the natural itch to get rid of the heaviness of winter, clean the cobwebs out of the corners, and start fresh and new, just like nature. Last month a large group … Read More
When I first discuss whole grains with new clients, it often goes something like this: I tell them that a whole grain is the whole grain intact, without anything being taken away. They then tell me that they’re eating a … Read More
Vegan burgers are sweeping the nation. As you’ve probably seen, heard, and possibly tasted, plant-based burgers are popping up in most fast food chain restaurants across the country. Why? Simple: consumer demand. First let’s look at why so many people are … Read More
If you’ve gotten high cholesterol results on a recent blood test, you may be wondering what you can do to naturally lower your numbers. The first thing you might be told, is to avoid foods with dietary cholesterol, like eggs. … Read More
By now you’ve probably heard of intermittent fasting; maybe one of your friends is doing it and swears by it, you’ve read an article touting the benefits, or you’ve seen it pop up on social media. When diet trends hit … Read More