When it comes to health, eating what grows locally (where YOU live) is the way to go, all year round. The grocery store can be extremely deceiving. Sure, the tomatoes look great but they are bland and mealy this time of year because they aren’t in season or are shipped a long way from somewhere […]
On Our Plates: February Read More »
January is a time for new beginnings. While resolutions to eat cleaner and consume more veggies abound, the local eating scene often seems sparse this time of year. We live in upstate New York where the average temperature in January is a chilly 31 degrees F. Despite this, we have dedicated farmers who know how
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Happy New Year! This year is the year for you to achieve your health goals and for you to feel great in your body. I want to help by providing simple and actionable strategies to make 2017 your best year yet. Here are three simple strategies to help you recover from the season of excess
Feel Lighter and More Vibrant Today (Without Losing a Pound) Read More »
It’s officially fall- my favorite season of the year! Along with pumpkins, apple cider, and so many delicious seasonal treats, this fall is particularly special as we welcomed baby Nolan into our family and into our hearts two short weeks ago. As an Integrative RDN, I’ve been on a short hiatus but will return to normal blogging
A Little Baby and Giant Squash Read More »
A recent study published in the journal Physiology & Behavior (March 2016) evaluated 122 adults 1 week before taking a vacation, 1 week after, and 6 weeks after returning from vacation. The study revealed that physical activity and body weight BOTH increased while on vacation and stress levels decreased. The interesting finding of the study was that the
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If there was only one good reason to eat kale, these chips are it. But of course, there are lots of good reasons to eat kale like the fact that it’s loaded with calcium, iron, and vitamins A, C, K. Kale is also high in sulfur and the phytonutrient sulforaphane which has potent anti-cancer activities
