As a holistic nutritionist, I’m supposed to be all for that positive self-talk stuff, right? This might surprise you, but I’m terrible at it! Don’t get me wrong, I completely see the value in it, and I always encourage it for others, but the truth is I have a really hard time doing it […]

  Originally posted in July 2016, updated with more awesomeness in May 2020. Fail to Prepare, Prepare to Fail   Here are some of the things I’ve learned over the years that have helped me when time and energy resources are low.   TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE TIME YOU HAVE   Perhaps you are exhausted and […]

  Put on your big girl panties because here comes a mipstick-gets-real moment. Stop whining about how much time, effort or cost it takes to eat well and just decide if you want it or not. If you do want it, keep reading. If you don’t, keep reading. Other than your desire and dedication to […]

  Today is great and I feel amazing! I’m energized. I feel inspired, elevated, fulfilled, and a whole bunch of other warm-fuzzies! WHY? Because I just got home from a training session with my coach, and with my friend and workout buddy. This always leaves me feeling so content and grateful, that today it inspired […]

  Originally posted in March 2017, updated in May 2020 with even more awesomeness.   Eating on a budget can be easy, delicious, and nutritious. Here’s how! People often cringe over the perceived extra cost of eating healthy—especially when on a budget. Organic foods, fresh produce, and quality meats can quickly add up. But with […]

Originally published in October 2016, updated with even more awesomeness in October 2019. What’s the scariest thing about halloween for a nutritionist or a parent (or a nutritionist)? The chemical-laden, blood-sugar spiking, inflammation-boosting, mood-disrupting, energy-robbing refined sugar treats that the whole world so unwittingly distributes and we all indulge in, often to excess!  Sounds yummy, […]

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  Fill in the blank. For me it could’ve been one more: glass of wine bout of stomach pain and vomiting day of worrying for my children’s wellbeing loved-one’s suicide abusive phone call sinus infection day of struggling with body image round of antibiotics betrayal of trust by an addict episode of emotional binge-eating day […]

  Vitamin B-12 and omega-3 fatty foods are great ways to fight depression and anxiety naturally with nutrition. This is due to the anti-inflammatory properties of foods high in these nutrients; as inflammation has been identified as playing a role in depression and anxiety. Research shows that inflammatory cytokines, or proteins released by cells, are […]

    . What motivates you? How do you stay so committed to clean living when temptations are around you all the time?” These questions came from my brother recently over one of our regular lunch visits. I think I’ve been asked this, in various ways, several times before by friends and clients. Whether it […]