Several years ago, I learned a secret. It’s a secret many chefs in the farm-to-table movement, organic farmers, and home gardeners know. And, it’s the polar opposite of the produce section of the grocery store with food flown in from all over the world or that food-like substance in a package labeled “strawberry flavored”. Here […]
I teach workshops frequently as an Integrative RDN and love when attendees ask questions. Sometimes they put me on the spot and for me, it’s such a great opportunity to set the record straight on nutrition myths and misconceptions, go back to the research/science on some issues, and to state my professional/personal thoughts to answer
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Nothing says summer like picnics, potlucks, and hanging out with friends and family! As an Integrative RDN, I’ve worked with several clients recently who struggle to have a great time at these events because of the food. They either can’t eat gluten, dairy, or something else that’s in many summer party dishes or they don’t want
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Let’s talk about juicing. As a certified health coach and integrative RDN, I’ve had a lot of questions over the years on this topic from readers, clients, and recently Williams-Sonoma asked me to weigh in on the topic. For years, I had some resistance to juicing. Why? When you juice, ‘everybody knows’ that you lose
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The holidays are filled with family, friends, and lots and lots of food. If you’re doing the cooking and baking, invite others to help you. If you’re a guest, offer to lend a hand. Cooking with family and friends is not only fun, it’s an incredible learning opportunity. Everyone does things in the kitchen their
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It’s officially October. We have 3 months left of 2014. School has started, you’re back in the swing of things and routine of fall, and the holidays are approaching. . . fast. You have 2 choices. Keep doing what you’re doing. Correct course and be further along on your “health journey” than where you are today.
