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...
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...
Pumpkin Power
It’s pumpkin time! Everybody’s favorite winter squash is just as much fun to eat as it is to decorate. And the best part is that you can decide how much effort you want to put into your pumpkin: you can roast it from scratch, or you can open a can or you can use it in...
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...
Back to School = More Learning in the Kitchen, Too!
Now that the kids are back in school, how about giving them some fun “homework” by having them help whip up an easy but satisfying dinner? These recipes require a minimum of cooking and a maximum of fun hands-on time in the kitchen. (You could even cook the chicken...
Vision for A Place to BE
A Place to Be…Coming Soon to A Community Near You! MEET…CONNECT…COLLABORATE It’s a multi-dimensional holistic experience It’s a wellness retreat It’s a café with a conscience It’s a place of character, community and connection It’s a Place to Be Your third place...
Healthy Homemade Edible Gifts
Nothing spreads holiday cheer like homemade edible gifts! This year, stay off Amazon and spend some fun family time making treats for the family and friends on your list. From classic variations of granola to fun popcorn treats, it’s easy to get creative with flavors...
My TV Debut this Sunday on The Dr. Nandi Show
The episode “Healthy Holiday Show“ scheduled to air on WXYZ Channel 7 on Sunday, November 24th at 2 PM. If you are setting a DVR to record, please be sure to select “The Dr. Nandi Show” in the online TV schedule/Guide Directory. Please don’t select “Ask Dr. Nandi”...
5 Food Allergy Strategies for a Happy Halloween
Do your kids have food allergies? Do you? Halloween is that time of year when you have to be more aware then ever if you have any food allergies. Often there is more candy laying around the office for parties as well as candy being passed out in classrooms to your...
Capture the End of Summer with Juicy Nectarines & Peaches
Some people like smooth-skinned nectarines; some people prefer fuzzy peaches. Either way, the two fruits are almost the same—one expresses the gene that creates the fuzz, and the other doesn’t. Both are available in yellow- and white-fleshed varieties and also as...
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...
Happy 4th and Salsa Recipe
Hope you are celebrating independence day with your loved ones! Need a festive (and simple) snack to take to a BBQ or to a gathering this weekend? Check out this delicious salsa recipe excerpted from my book I co-authored with Dr. David Brownstein The Guide to...
School’s Out and Healthy Snacks Are In!
Now that summer is here, the kids will have more time to rove through the kitchen in search of snacks. Time to make sure you have some tasty and good-for-them options on hand! Depending on how handy your kids are in the kitchen, they can help you make these treats or...
Why Salt is Not the Enemy—Sea Salt, That Is
Salt is important for many biochemical processes in the body. Now, I am not talking about that white, refined table salt on the table at many restaurants or that salt that comes in a round blue cardboard container—I am talking about unrefined, mineral-rich, moist,...
Event: Spring Cleaning and Seasonal Support
Join us for a Health and Wellness Open House! Spring Cleaning and Seasonal Support April 26th from 10am - 2pm New Life Natural Health Center725 S. Adams. Ste 185, Birmingham, MI 48009 FREE Food, FREE Samples, FREE Workshops, FREE Learning, FREE Fun! Come...
Join Author Sheryl Shenefelt, CN on April 16th for her talk on Eating Fat for Weight Loss and Health!
Learn the benefits of fats for optimal health & weight control. Why low-fat diets are not the answer and why we need fats to live a healthy and happy life! Learn WHAT fats to eat & HOW to use & WHERE to buy healthy fats. Walk away with a quick-start...
Eat It, Don’t Juice It!
Juicing has been popular since the 1990s and doesn’t seem to be slowing down much despite several studies (among them a longitudinal study from Harvard1) pointing out that consuming fruit juice results in a higher risk of Type 2 diabetes. Juicing vegetables is less...