In my last blog post I talked about stress, your health, and how you can better manage the stressors in your life. In this post I want to discuss an ally that can actually help build resilience and protect your body from the ravages of stress. First, let’s talk a little about how your body […]

When we consider lifestyle practices that have the biggest impact on our health and eating habits, I don’t think any of them rank higher than stress. Our modern, fast-paced, western lifestyle is so ridden with stress it almost feels normal. The demands and responsibilities on each of us continually increases. This reality is as true […]

I’ve been making this salad for my family at Thanksgiving for years. It started because I really wanted something fresh and colorful on the table to go with all the rich, delicious dishes that were already there. It was a hit. They’ve asked for it every year since. And now I’m bringing the tradition to […]

Working with cancer patients I am often asked about animal foods. There are many reputable sources (providers, researchers, books, websites, etc) telling patients to avoid all animal food. As an Integrative Dietitian Nutritionist who believes that a high quality omnivorous diet can be optimal I decided to do my own research to get to the […]

With the changing seasons, our health is always more vulnerable; especially around the holidays. This may explain why we see a rise in colds and flu this time of year. When the weather cools and the days get shorter we need to adjust our routine to match the seasonal rhythm. When we do this our […]