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It’s no secret that Americans are over-fed and under-nourished. What does this mean? It means that in spite of having access to and...

As a functional dietitian nutritionist and digestive health expert, most of my patients have an IBS diagnosis or symptoms of IBS. It’s...

I love an excuse to spend time in the sun.... and vitamin D is a great excuse! Although we call it a fat-soluble vitamin, this "sunshine...

Here’s a startling fact: more than 1 in 3 Americans have prediabetes. Of those with prediabetes, more than 80% don't know they have it....

Cholesterol is a natural component in everyone’s blood that supports functions within the body. Your body naturally produces about...

Could hormone imbalances be affecting your best efforts to burn fat? Hormones working in harmony is important for fat loss however...

The end of the year is a good time to reflect on your habits - to figure out what’s working for you, and what is not. The most basic...

Weight loss is not always as simple as calories in vs calories out. If it was only about calories, we’d be a lot more successful at...

There’s a reason your mom gave you chicken soup when you were sick:  bone broth is rich in anti-inflammatory properties that support...

Holidays can be challenging when you’re focused on creating new, healthier habits. Food is so often a part of our holiday traditions -...

Like pumpkin spice? Then you'll love REAL pumpkin flesh and pumpkin seeds for their health benefits! Most of us don’t think of pumpkin...

Intermittent fasting is a controversial approach to fat loss. To be clear, it is not a diet but an eating schedule. If done incorrectly...

The truth is, any food can cause inflammation – but some are more inflammatory than others! As a functional dietitian, I have seen some...

Years ago, I was too sick to take care of 3 small children. Exhausted, I asked my friends to babysit so I could go to the doctor. I...

Eating a gluten-free diet has become somewhat trendy in recent years. But is it a fad diet or a forever lifestyle? And what are the...