As autumn begins to set in- unless you live in a tropical paradise – you’re probably all too familiar with the gray skies that seem to never end through the colder winter months. If you’re feeling trapped beneath chunky sweaters and wool scarves and missing that mood-boosting, skin-bronzing sunshine, you might also be missing an […]
Chemical Exposures in Food and How to Reduce Them
There is no question that a decrease in physical activity and an increased consumption of processed food products, fast-food, sugar, and saturated fat have contributed to the prevalence of lifestyle-related chronic disease, obesity, and autoimmune conditions in recent years. But chemical exposures in the air we breathe, the food we eat, the water we drink, […]
Navigating a Potluck While Sticking to Your Diet
Potlucks are a fun way to gather with friends and relatives or coworkers and religious groups to share a meal that everyone can contribute to! But if you’re trying to stick to a particular dietary pattern or have special dietary restrictions, potlucks can be anxiety-inducing. Not to worry! By following a few easy tips and […]
Non-Scale Victories: Celebrate Them!
It’s Monday morning. After a weekend of socializing with friends or family, your heart is full as you reminisce on the memories you made and the fun you had. But then you remember that you may have gone a little overboard with the food you enjoyed and the cocktails you sipped. All of sudden your […]
Seasonal Fall Vegetables
One of the best things about fall is the plethora of seasonal vegetables that come with it, which are versatile, beautifully colorful, nutritious and so delicious! While most produce is available all year, in-season produce often has more nutrients, is higher quality, and is more likely to be grown locally. Since seasonal, locally grown produce […]