How To Avoid Holiday Weight Gain
It’s that time of year again! Not everyone enjoys the holiday season but I think almost all of us are subject to the endless opportunities to eat. There are so many nostalgic dishes that are hard to resist! So much temptation! So many reasons to just give in and eat to your heart’s desire! So […]
Do Detox Diets Work?
We have all heard of detox diets and their supposed magical benefits. But do detox diets work? The answer to that is, “It depends.” The most typical type of detox program these days involves a period of fasting and then a strict diet usually involving veggie juice, smoothies, water, and herbal teas. Often a detox […]
How to Eat for Weight Loss
The topic of how to eat for weight loss is extremely controversial. There are a million and one diets out there, all claiming their way is the best way. But how do you choose which one is right for you? I’d like to introduce you to a concept that I think is very important to […]
7 Days, 40 Plant Foods
Last week I was meeting with our team of nutritionists and we were talking about a challenge we had heard of. The challenge was to eat 40 DIFFERENT plant WHOLE foods in 7 days. It’s important to note that we are not talking about flours of any kind..it has to be a whole or mostly […]
Control Cravings with This ONE Rule!
What happens when cravings rule you? It can feel almost impossible to overcome them!
In this video, I explain the ONE rule you can use right away to free yourself of cravings!
My Food Story: How It All Started
I’m in the process of finishing up my first book and I share in the book how it all started. How I became so passionate about food and also about my complex relationship with food. These experiences are part of who I am and part of my story around food. I realize a lot of […]
Why The Fat You Eat Matters
This could potentially be the most important thing for you to know about healthy eating. The fat you eat matters. Like, it really, really matters. Some fats are pro-inflammatory and cause a lot of oxidative stress (excess free radicals). This can cause all kinds of health problems like heart disease and cancer. Other fats clog […]
How Much Protein Should You Eat?
Oh boy…this is the question that has launched a thousand diet wars! Setting aside all of the dietary dogma out there for a moment my simple answer to this question is “listen to your body”. That is step one. If you are not eating enough protein you will most likely be tired and hungry. You […]
5 Summer Recipes for More Energy & Vitality
5 great recipes that are light, refreshing, nutritious, and appealing! Colorful and delicious, these wraps are a great source of fiber.
Why You’ll Always Want the Brownie
Let’s talk about brownies and ice cream and pizza. But what do those foods have in common? Are all perfectly designed to be extremely appealing.