It’s no secret that I am a fan of Intuitive Eating, Mindful Eating, the HAES movement and a non-diet/less weight obsessed approach to wellness. My intent in promoting these things I love is to help individuals find a more effective and peaceful approach to their...
September is Whole Grains Month, which probably makes it my favorite month of the year. You know by now that I am very pro-carb and love whole grains! By definition, a whole grain contains all the natural occurring parts and nutrients of the entire grain seed....
It’s very easy in our current nutrition culture to be tempted by extremes. It’s also easy to overshoot the mark or put the cart before the horse. While I am sure that you have many health concerns (digestion concerns, sleep concerns, blood sugar...
I love making salads. To me, the key to making a tasty and satisfying salad is to have lots of different colors, textures and flavors. To see how I achieve that, below I will share my basic formula. Base of greens: My two favorite are romaine lettuce (I love the...
I’ve found that the decade of life you started dieting likely dictates what macronutrient you are afraid of. The 90’s were all about fat-free (which was miserable) and today fat is a dieter’s friend and carbohydrates are the enemy (equally as miserable). I’m...
There’s been a bit of controversy and discussion lately on the subject of “clean-eating”, on-line nutrition information, and the pursuit of perfect health (otherwise referred to in some circles as “orthorexia”). I’ve read a lot of great articles on this subject in...
