Comfort foods are a must if you live some place where the seasons change, like I do. I don’t about you, but when the weather gets colder, I stop wanting raw vegetables and smoothies, and instead gravitate towards warm, hearty, dishes. But, I still want these meals to be nourishing and filled with plenty of vegetables and healthy foods to bring me life during the long Winter days!
Contrary to what you may have been told about cooking with oil, extra virgin olive oil is my first recommendation for use in cooking, dressings, marinades, etc.
When I’m working with patients, one of the most common things I get asked about is meal ideas or recipes that are quick and easy, like this lentil curry. Whether it’s because people dislike or don’t enjoy cooking, don’t know how to cook, or live a busy lifestyle, many of us want easy meals, especially mid-week when we have less time!
Here’s the thing, I have nothing against collagen IF it is a supplement you tolerate. I took it for a long time, too,…
People come to me looking to eat healthier or begin exercising in the new year. They may see me once or twice, but before long they’re struggling to meet their goals. So, what happens? How do people actually stick to their goals? These 3 mistakes apply whether it’s a new year, or not!
If you struggle with constipation, which is, unfortunately, more common than you might think, then you’ve probably been given the simple advice: eat more fiber, drink more water, and if that doesn’t work, take laxatives. But, sometimes, it goes much deeper than that.
There are a number of key nutrients to consider when choosing the best prenatal vitamin for you, but first, I want to discuss why it’s important to take a prenatal vitamin in the first place!
Picture this: you decide to start eating better, so you begin choosing more vegetables and tell yourself: no more ice cream! A few weeks go by and you do pretty well sticking to your goal, in fact, you’re feeling so good you’ve also started exercising, and have even lost some weight – you’re motivated! But then…
Sometimes, it doesn’t actually stop working, but it stops working quickly.
There is a theory called the set point theory, which basically means that our bodies generally stay within a certain weight range. So unless we are chronically restricting calories, or overeating, we tend to maintain our weight.
When my milk came in, about 3-4 days after giving birth, it freaked me out! I knew engorgement was coming, but I didn’t expect it to be….so dramatic, shall we say.
