It’s no secret I’m passionate about eating organic food, and I think it’s important to fully understand why…which is why I’m sharing this detailed blog. I realize budget and access make eating organic an issue for some people, and we’ll get into solutions for that later. For now, let’s dig into the details on why …
Until my mid-30’s, I felt sick to my stomach on a daily basis. Every.Single.Day. Finally, I realized that I’m lactose intolerant. Once I completely cut dairy out of my diet, I felt better within a matter of days… My stomach felt peaceful for the first time in years, my skin cleared up and my seasonal …
Each year, the Environmental Working Group (EWG) conducts an analysis of the chemical pesticide load found in common fruits and vegetables that are grown conventionally. By “grown conventionally,” I mean the produce was grown with the use of harmful chemicals like glyphosate. Produce that’s grown organically, on the other hand, is grown without the use …
The “diet” industry loves keeping us on our toes by constantly changing the “rules” about what we should eat. One day, fat is the worst thing you can consume. The next day, protein is king. And the day after that, carbs are the devil incarnate and a high-fat diet will solve all the world’s problems. …
In my experience, beets are one of those foods people either love or detest. If you’re someone who gags at the thought of eating beets, I’m so happy you’re reading this post! Not only will you learn about the AMAZING health benefits that beets provide, I’ll also hook you up with a really delicious way …
Collagen supplements have become extremely popular, because they promise to help reduce wrinkles, promote weight loss, improve gut health and strengthen bones, joints and tendons. In other words, collagen helps us look and feel younger. But here’s the thing… Taking a collagen supplement is worthless if you aren’t consuming enough vitamin C to synthesize it. …
Cinnamon is a powerful spice that has been used medicinally around the world for thousands of years. It is used daily in many cultures (and in my kitchen), because of the many health benefits it provides due to its high level of protective antioxidants. Plus, it has a slightly sweet and warming taste that’s super …
If you follow me on social media, you know I’m a big fan of “throw together” meals that don’t require a lot of preparation. I believe this is one of the keys to helping people adopt and maintain a clean-eating lifestyle. Why? Because when people think healthy eating requires complicated recipes and tons of time …
Contrary to what many fad diets will lead you to believe, you DO need to eat carbohydrates as part of a healthy diet…mainly because carbs are your body and brain’s preferred source of fuel. The key is eating the right sources of clean carbs to give your body the biggest benefit. In this nutritionist’s opinion, …
Remember back when low-fat diets were all the rage? Those of us who bought into the “fat is the devil” fad didn’t really care about the quality of the food we were eating, as long as it didn’t have any dreaded fat in it. The result: endless packages of “fat free” and “low fat” foods …