When you think of snacking, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Is it sugar-laden treats, salty chips, and refined baked goods? Although snacking gets a bad reputation because of these traditional highly processed foods, choosing the right snacks can be a great way to ensure you get all the nutrients your body […]
If you frequently experience bouts of fatigue, pain, anxiety, brain fog, insomnia, irregular heartbeat, hair loss, or infections, you are not alone. Many of my clients come to me with these symptoms looking for answers they struggle to obtain elsewhere. As a holistic nutritionist, one of the first things I assess with my new clients […]
As someone who loves getting my hands dirty in the kitchen, I am still always looking for cleaner ingredient alternatives that not only satisfy my taste buds but also nourish my body from within. It’s amazing how a few simple swaps in our cooking choices can make a world of difference in how we feel […]
July, or National Grilling Month, may be nearing the end, but you’ll find my family grilling all summer long. With events like picnics, camping, beach bonfires, and backyard gatherings, summer is the perfect season for outdoor cooking. So, it’s time to grab your tongs and fire up the grill! But instead of preparing the usual […]
Throughout my adult life, I pursued the search for vitality and tranquility in every area of my well-being. And I’m proud to say that, in my 60s, I have found all that and more. The holistic modalities I have implemented into my everyday routines have helped me reverse the aging clock, maintain my youthful glow […]
Life is filled with many wonderful pleasures. From food to nature, music, and the company of others, pleasure is truly all around us. But we don’t always have to search outside of ourselves for pleasure. It can also arise from within through sexual activities like self-stimulation – gulp, yes I’m going there. Although some may shy away […]
This Summer Roasted Vegetable Lentil Salad is exactly what they had in mind when they came up with the phrase, “eat the rainbow.” The arugula is green because of the chlorophyll and other phytonutrients. The carrots are orange because of the powerful antioxidant beta carotene. The bell peppers have a red pigment because of the […]
Orzo is one of my all-time favorite pastas, and I love how easy it is to incorporate veggies into a pasta salad! This easy salad recipe was inspired by the famous Jennifer Aniston Salad on TikTok – but with a few of my own personal touches 😉 I added some olives for some extra healthy […]
Here comes the sun – and all of the fun that comes with the summer season, too! But as we soak in the sun, let’s not forget the essential requirement for radiant skin health: sunscreen. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States and the main cause of this devastating […]
Our bodies are made up of several incredible interconnected systems that constantly send us signals about the state of our health. When our bodies are imbalanced, these signals present themselves as constant fatigue, ongoing inflammation, uncomfortable bloating, unwanted weight fluctuations, and irritating skin issues. If you’ve experienced any of these symptoms, you are not alone. But, […]
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