Cheese Blues
When I order a blue cheese salad, I always tell the chef to swap out the blue cheese. It had become so natural that I had forgotten why… was it when I was avoiding dairy? Is there gluten in blue cheese? What is it that’s giving me the cheese blues?...
Menopausal Weight Loss
It seems almost impossible, but this is the time in a woman’s life it is very important to get back to your “normal” weight when the body begins to change. I’m there right now – so I’m going through this journey right along with some of you. The only way I...
Green Tea Benefits
As one of the most nutritious drinks in the world, green tea is delicious and reached for globally to calm the spirit, and fill up with phytonutrients, antioxidants, and reputed anti-cancer properties. We all may drink tea differently (milk-no milk, sweetener-no...
Kombucha – the Superdrink
What’s slightly sweet, somewhat bubbly and a bit tangy? kombucha is a fermented tea drink whose healing reputation has been touted for centuries. It is said to be the drink that boosts immunity, gut bacteria, digestion, metabolism, heart health, and...
Grocery Strategy
As a nutritionist, I know that grocery shopping can be intimidating and I’m not even referring to the complexity of COVID19!! Many people don’t know wehre to start and aren’t sure which foods are healthy. With an endless variety of brands and food choices...
To Roast or Not
Tis the season of pumpkins and all the fall squashes – but try not to waste the best parts! The best parts are the tiny gems in the middle – the seeds. They are high in antioxidants, omega-3 fatty acids and amino acids! If you can rinse through the...
Avoid the Freeze
Our nervous system has 3 different modes of operation. The Parasympathetic Nervous System response which is often referred to as the fight or flight mode, the Sympathetic Nervous System response which is often referred to as the rest and digest mode, and the...
Pumpkin Chai Delight
INGREDIENTS 1 cup strongly brewed chai tea cooled 1 serving protein powder (I use Naked Pea) 5-7 ice cubes ½ cup your choice of non-dairy milk ¼ cup pure or canned pumpkin 1 tsp vanilla extract ½ tsp cinnamon ¼ tsp ground ginger ¼ tsp nutmeg METHOD ...
Vegetarian Proteins
Protein, along with carbohydrates and fats, is an essential macronutrient. We need it for growth and repair of cells, tissues, and organs. Eating an optimal amount of protein is important for building organs, muscles, skin, and hormones. Studies show...
Mindless Eating
Mindful eating is the conscious awareness of what you eat, how you eat, and the purpose of eating being aligned with your desired health goals. On the other hand, mindless eating is the unconscious decision to eat without any alignment to health goals. ...
