Yes, Meal Timing Does Matter.
Not in the way you think. The big, trending questions are about intermittent fasting. This is the time to virtually rip up all the advice in social media posts. And I’m not here to say that I know everything. But your body does. And it is trying to tell you something. Meal timing is not […]
Gut Health 1.0
Sometimes it isn’t WHAT you are eating. Humor me with this scenario: You are out to eat with some friends, and it is a beautiful scene. Everything seems to be falling into place with this dinner—the setting, the music, the conversation—it is all PERFECT. You eat appetizers, dinner, and dessert. You have a drink. Or […]
All About Detox
Up until a few years ago, “detox diets” were on trend. Of course, they still exist and boast outlandish promises. Usually they involve a juice “cleanse,” or a restrictive diet with a specific set of supplements. When I talk to people who are looking to make a lot of changes to their health, they often […]
The Many Benefits of Pineapple
Need something besides hot cocoa to warm you up? Even though pineapple might be the last thing you are thinking about during these dreary winter days, a little bit in your life might summon some tropical warmth. As a family, we usually eat pineapple in the summer when the fruits are front and center in […]
How Much Protein Should You Eat?
It is difficult to fit protein into our diets. Some weeks you are getting more than enough. But once you stop paying attention, you consume a lot less protein. It feels overwhelming. So, what should we do? Some health gurus say that you should consume 1-1.6 gram(s) of protein per pound of body weight for […]
Should I Go Gluten and Dairy Free?
Should I Go Gluten/Dairy Free? You want to make a change in your health. You might have digestive issues, weight gain, low energy, belly fat or all of the above. You hear from friends or other media outlets that a gluten free dairy free (GF DF) diet really helps with the above symptoms, and you […]
Immune Tonic for Kids
With three kids in the house, my family has had their share of illness within the last few months. I feel like a big part of that is stress, allergies, and constant exposure to germs at school. Children’s systems can get overwhelmed with everything that swirls around them day in and day out, especially if […]
Foods You Should Eat NOW to Support Gut Health
Why the gut is so important. About 80% of our immunity lies in our gut, making its integrity a huge precursor to so many happenings in the body! For example, gut health has a major impact on the body’s cardiovascular, nervous, endocrine, and immune systems. If you want to change your health and you’re not […]
What Should I Eat?
Before I get into the meat of this, let me just first say that I don’t like telling anyone what to eat. It negates our free will over our own food choices. Nevertheless, I get this question all the time. But, listen up, People: Good nutrition is a lifestyle. A journey. Everyone’s destination is different. […]
Stop Listening to the Scale
The scale tells us a story. It’s a long, boring story. Not about who you are, but about what your number on the scale is. Day one you are number x. Day two you are number y. And then…you are number x again. It’s a narrative that hovers over you like a dark cloud. I […]