Mushrooms have been an important medicine and food for thousands of years, yet the wide variety of mushrooms hasn’t really been understood in the West until relatively recently. Interest in mushrooms has grown because of their impressive amount of bioactive compounds...
As a nutritionist, one of the most common question I get is “Which supplements should I take?” It might be surprising, but, for the most part, I don’t like supplements. There is definitely a time and place for supplementing nutrients when there is dis-ease or lack of...
During the cooler months, I make at least one pot of bone broth every week. It is a warming, nourishing, flavorful part of most of our days. We love it as a basic chicken soup with noodles, or as a base for minestrone or other soups and stews. There are many benefits...
If you notice your weight starting to increase, your lifestyle could be having more effect than you think. We all know the obvious triggers such as eating too much and not doing much exercise but there are some sneakier factors that can play a big part in weight gain....
There was a time when I only ate vegetables. I also ate tons of beans and a bit of fruit. New to the ‘health and wellness’ world, I followed the advice of media-popular vegans that touted claims about how a vegan diet is the only optimal diet for us humans. While I no...
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On my blog I answer the most common questions I get as a Clinical and Integrative Nutritionist. Most of the content will be around anxiety, weight loss, digestive issues, thyroid health, healthy aging, and making 'healthy' easier for you and your family. Thank you for being here!
