Deep Fried Toxins
For the last seven years, the nutrition community has focused on eliminating trans fat from our diets. Primarily found in packaged and processed foods, trans fats have been proven to increase unhealthy cholesterol levels in the body, reduce heathy cholesterol, and lead to heart disease. In 2013, the FDA released a statement saying trans fats are no longer “generally [...]
Recipe – Sausage, Potato and Kale Soup
I am passing on my absolute favorite recipe to you with this one – this recipe can heal all that ails you! I tasted something like this once in a restaurant, and went to work right away to recreate it. I think it turned out better than the original. I make a big pot of this soup once a [...]
The Wisdom of Our Ancestors
Many of my clients ask me whom they should rely on for accurate nutrition advice. Navigating the sea of information coming from the media, nutrition professionals, and alternative healthcare providers can be completely overwhelming. Our government publishes its own nutrition advice through the USDA—advice that is often contradicted by dietitians and nutritionists. An excellent example is margarine: initially touted [...]
Navigating the Holidays the Healthy Way
The holiday season is my favorite time of year, but for many people it is a time filled with stress, anxiety, and guilt. We all want to have a wonderful holiday with our loved ones, but sometimes, in spite of our best intentions, we get the holiday blues. The demands of the season can easily [...]
Food Additives – At What Cost?
I have been wanting to write about the importance of choosing foods that are additive-free. Additives include fillers, food dyes, preservatives, and other chemicals added into foods for various reasons. We ingest enormous amounts of these added chemicals in processed foods, but foods considered ‘natural’ like fresh meat, fruits, and vegetables can also have chemicals and coating on them [...]
Dangerous Food Additives Table
Download a printable list of food additives to stick on the back of your pantry door. These are substances you should not be putting into (or onto) your body, as they have been linked to Hyper-activity, Asthma, and Cancer. Stay safe by reading labels when purchasing foods, cosmetics, etc. […]
Recipe – Thai Chicken Drumsticks
I am always looking for good recipes that satisfy, and store well in the fridge for a few days. My family knows they can reheat this dish and it will taste great! Combine it with an easy green salad and you have a balanced meal. And I don’t have to be in the kitchen cooking every evening to make [...]
Sugar is Not Your Friend
Sugar. It is a huge part of the American diet. Humans love their sugar, so much so that the slave trade thrived hundreds of years ago for the sake of growing, harvesting, and processing this sweet, addicting substance. Unfortunately, it is a very dangerous substance. It is terribly addicting and available everywhere, often in the very foods you think [...]