I’ve talked a lot about the importance of a healthy gut and optimal digestive system on previous blog posts. It’s so important to the work that I do that I never complete a Nutrition Assessment without also evaluating the health of my client’s digestion. Even if that’s not the primary reason they’ve come to me. […]

As a Certified Specialist in Cancer Nutrition I have a passion for empowering people to put control back into their own hands when it comes to cancer prevention. According to the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR), 1 in 3 cancers can be prevented by diet and exercise. When we add smoking cessation to the […]

Unless we agree to get back to the kitchen and start cooking our own food, we will never be able to achieve true health and longevity. I believe this with all my heart and this sentiment is at the heart of what I teach. Cooking doesn’t have to be complicated or excessively time consuming but […]

By Guest Blogger: Emily Hatfield, of Humanature Landscape Design It’s spring! It’s spring! If you’re not already converted to growing a few edible things at home, you will be tempted during this most promising of seasons. How to begin? If you are working with a small space, perhaps just with a few pots that get decent […]

The third pillar of The Rustic Diet is based on Cultivating Longevity. Once you’re supporting digestion and following anti-inflammatory guidelines it’s time to look to the broader picture of promoting longevity. Based on the previous two blog posts you know that a healthy gut and lowering inflammation in the body are both critical to preventing […]