I was recently asked what I mean by Real Food, Real Life – the tagline you may have seen on my logos, business cards and website. In our current nutrition culture which pushes clean eating and “real food” diets, it might feel at odds with the anti-judgment,...
I feel like there is a huge misunderstanding of metabolism. This becomes apparent with comments expressing concern over a slow or broken metabolism, the need to monitor calories or feeling that metabolism declines with age. Since Nutrient Biochemistry was my...
In case you missed it, here is Part 1. This year’s National Nutrition Month message encourages mindful eating as part of “Savor the Flavor of Eating Right”. Some of my fellow nutrition colleagues have expressed concern over the use of the term “eating...
Have you ever heard of the Blue Zones before? The information from these areas deeply influences my work. As a health professional who wishes to help others find long-lasting and sustainable wellness, it seems only natural to educate others on what we see happening...
Each year the month of march is National Nutrition Month – a campaign from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. From their website: “The campaign focuses attention on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical...
An important thing to remember about disordered eating is that it’s a very functional behavior. There is a reason people engage – it serves some sort of purpose for them – otherwise they wouldn’t do it. It’s human nature to find a coping strategy...
