When I was first starting out in this field I too bought the doctrine that fat was bad! But I have come to change my tune over the years, now recognizing how critical fat is to our metabolism, nervous system, immune system, heart, digestion, skin. Basically everything that matters. I’ll never forget the moment when […]

Protein is essential for many bodily processes. It’s an important building block of bone, muscles, cartilage, skin, hair, nails, and blood. Protein is used to build and repair tissues, to make enzymes and hormones and to fuel your metabolism. Making protein part of your meal is essential to helping you feel full and satisfied, to […]

  It’s November, the weather is getting colder, we actually got a bit of snow here this last week and the days are definitely getting shorter. This is the time of year to transition to more cooked, warming foods, soups, and stews. One of my all-time favorites to make this time of year is roasted […]

We have to get back to the kitchen and start making our own food in order for true health to be achieved. It is so important that I encourage you to set aside at least one day every week, when you have the time, to make something from scratch. Make a lot of it so […]

The obesity epidemic is the result of government policies over the last 30+ years that have put private profits over public health. Very strong lobbying from both agriculture and food industry has influenced policies that have allowed the reality we see today; a nation fueled in large part by junk food. A nation where more […]