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Featured Chef/Nutritionist for July with US Wellness Meats!!
I am so excited that US Wellness Meats chose us to be their featured home chefs - and I got to do this with my son Nick! We in turn shared our thoughts on why grassland meats are essential to our favorite meals and offer inspiration with our favorite recipes! I hope...
Beyond the Scale Myth #3: You Have to Give Up All Animal Foods to Get Healthy.
Everyone from celebs to social media gurus to the news keeps telling us that to be truly healthy, hit our ideal weight, and feel awesome, we have to ditch all animal products, especially red meat. This constant chatter can make you feel super guilty and confused,...
Beyond the Scale Myth #2: Skip the Fat Because it Makes You Fat.
For ages, we've been told one thing over and over: fat is bad, so stay away from it! This idea has fueled tons of diets, new food products, and public health campaigns. But guess what? I am here to yell it from the rooftops: That's just not true! Thinking that...
Beyond the Scale Myth #1: Willpower and Calorie Counts are Your Key to Freedom.
imagine a life where guilt, shame and obsessing over a number on the scale or food app are just…gone
9 Healthy Eating Tips to Improve Digestion and Overall Wellness
1. Chew thoroughly, eat slowly and peacefullyDigestion begins with chewing as saliva mixes with food and amylase enzymes begin carbohydrate digestion. Eating slowly allows for proper digestion of food, and gives the brain the opportunity to register fulfillment so you...
Comfort in Your Body: Why Digestion Is a True Marker of Health
Healthy digestion isn’t glamorous...It doesn’t photograph well.It doesn’t trend on social media.It doesn’t come with dramatic before-and-after pictures.And yet — it changes everything.Healthy digestion looks like:Regular bowel movements Minimal bloatingThe ability to...
It’s all about willpower and counting calories.
Do you ever beat yourself up because you didn’t have enough willpower to say no to the chocolate cake? Or do you find yourself saving your calories until the end of the day when that office party rolls around? Then you can reward yourself with whatever you want...
Are You Wondering What to Eat?
I am back seeing patients with Center for Holistic Medicine! Today happens to be my birthday and so I thought it was a good day to announce where I am at and my next steps in my life. Many of you know me from the past either working with me through the...
New Year, New You — Without Losing Yourself
Creating Healthy Habits That Actually Last Every January, we’re told to become a new version of ourselves. New body.New routines.New discipline.New rules. But what if this year isn’t about becoming someone new at all? What if it’s about returning to yourself — with...
Eat Well, Supplement Well, Digest Well Book Release!
Making new choices and creating new habits is usually at the top of the list in a new year. I have a great resource to share from my good friend and colleague Dan Corrigan. I have known Dan for over 20 years and he and I see eye to eye on all things health and...
Meal Planning
New Year, New You — Without Losing Yourself
Creating Healthy Habits That Actually Last Every January, we’re told to become a new version of ourselves. New body.New routines.New discipline.New rules. But what if this year isn’t about becoming someone new at all? What if it’s about returning to yourself — with...
Tips for One-Pot Meals and My Favorite Chili Recipe
Working late or do your kids have after-school activities? One-pot meals can be your best friend, especially in the colder fall and winter months. Stews and soups in particular can be as simple as they are flavorful. They are often made with things you have handy...
Shop from Home for Summer Snacks
Have you ever wanted to skip the lines at the store and shop online poolside! In the spirit of pool shopping, and as the summer season heats up I want to share my favorite online retailer for shopping. Thrive Market is one of my favorite sources for great food for...
GMO’s
Naturally Taking Care of Yourself, Your Family & Your Home
We’re used to reading ingredient lists on our foods—we’d rather not consume chemical dyes, artificial flavors, trans fats, or anything that might have a negative impact on our health. But what about everything else we use on a daily basis? Brushing our teeth, washing...
VETO the Dark Act
I wanted to let you know about a We the People petition and ask for your support. Will you add your name to mine? If this petition gets 100,000 signatures within 30 days of its creation, the White House will review it and respond! You can view and sign the petition...
The Dirty Dozen and The Clean 15
These are two lists that are worth getting to know and worth taking with you the next time you are grocery shopping! According to the Environmental Working Group, the Dirty Dozen includes 12 crops that are the top-sprayed crops and are therefore worth buying organic....
Organics
Featured Chef/Nutritionist for July with US Wellness Meats!!
I am so excited that US Wellness Meats chose us to be their featured home chefs - and I got to do this with my son Nick! We in turn shared our thoughts on why grassland meats are essential to our favorite meals and offer inspiration with our favorite recipes! I hope...
Beyond the Scale Myth #3: You Have to Give Up All Animal Foods to Get Healthy.
Everyone from celebs to social media gurus to the news keeps telling us that to be truly healthy, hit our ideal weight, and feel awesome, we have to ditch all animal products, especially red meat. This constant chatter can make you feel super guilty and confused,...
Beyond the Scale Myth #2: Skip the Fat Because it Makes You Fat.
For ages, we've been told one thing over and over: fat is bad, so stay away from it! This idea has fueled tons of diets, new food products, and public health campaigns. But guess what? I am here to yell it from the rooftops: That's just not true! Thinking that...
Pastured Meats
Featured Chef/Nutritionist for July with US Wellness Meats!!
I am so excited that US Wellness Meats chose us to be their featured home chefs - and I got to do this with my son Nick! We in turn shared our thoughts on why grassland meats are essential to our favorite meals and offer inspiration with our favorite recipes! I hope...
Beyond the Scale Myth #3: You Have to Give Up All Animal Foods to Get Healthy.
Everyone from celebs to social media gurus to the news keeps telling us that to be truly healthy, hit our ideal weight, and feel awesome, we have to ditch all animal products, especially red meat. This constant chatter can make you feel super guilty and confused,...
Beyond the Scale Myth #2: Skip the Fat Because it Makes You Fat.
For ages, we've been told one thing over and over: fat is bad, so stay away from it! This idea has fueled tons of diets, new food products, and public health campaigns. But guess what? I am here to yell it from the rooftops: That's just not true! Thinking that...