Benefits of a plant-based diet Many chronic diseases can be controlled, reduced, or even reversed by adopting a whole-food, plant-based...

As if we didn't learn enough from our past experience with processed food, there's now a new ‘protective covering’ for fruits and...

Harmful Food Chemicals Do you eat a healthy diet? Everyone thinks they do, even me. But when we really look at what’s in our cupboards,...

What is the Difference between a Food Sensitivity and Allergy? First things first, we need to know the difference between food allergies...

Several months after my oldest daughter was born, we discovered that she had life threatening food allergies. I talk about this in my...

Most people underestimate the value of a healthy diet. And today, I’m going to use science to explain why paying attention to what you...

Why exactly are processed foods bad for us? Well here’s an example: Over the holidays, I asked my 17 year old daughter to go to the...

1 in 2 women (yes, that’s 50%) of women over the age of 50 will fracture a bone due to osteoporosis. Isn’t that a terrible statistic? As...

Don’t let anyone tell you differently - fats are an essential part of a healthy diet. As a functional medicine health coach, I’m always...

Change Up Your Breakfast Breakfast is incredibly important. It helps with weight management, energy levels, and your overall mood. It can...

Make Ahead Vegetarian Lunches With the back-to-school season nearly upon us, we are all getting back into our regular routines. Why not...

Why Should You Care About Salt? As a functional medicine health coach, I’m constantly educating clients about the importance of quality...

Gluten-free. Over the past few years, it seems to have shown up everywhere: Our products are more clearly labeled with it, recipes and...

So often, getting "healthy" can feel like a solitary action. But if you are struggling with allergies, headaches, insulin resistance,...

Dairy is in many recipes and foods – but I find that breakfast is often the hardest meal. It can be tough to skip the yogurt and milk in you

In a world full of instant gratification, it can be incredibly frustrating when you don’t see immediate results as you work toward...

As consumers it’s important to purchase food from our local geographic area. Local food is fresher, often tastes better and has more...