Every time I tell someone I have soup for breakfast, they look at me a little funny. After all, soup is not exactly a staple breakfast food in America. But as I often point out, it is in many other places of the world, especially in Asia where steaming cauldrons of soup are a common […]
I’ll never forget the day I said the L word in front of my mother. Back when I was living home on Long Island for a few years I was actually getting a weekly farm share from Amish country. It was so incredible. A real food lover’s dream. I’d hop online to place my […]
Probiotics are one of the two supplements I regularly use with clients. I’ve seen so many people benefit from taking probiotics and that includes myself. So then why did I stop taking probiotics in supplement form? And why do I recommend to my clients that they stop taking probiotics as well? Well, there used to be […]
You wouldn’t believe how easy it is to make lacto-fermented summer squash and zucchini pickles. Better yet, it’s a great way to use up all that extra summer squash and zucchini. But first, a quick tidbit. A lot of people ask what the difference is between summer squash and zucchini. Zucchini is a type of green […]
Not too long ago the New York Times asked its readers to write essays in no more than 600 words explaining why it’s ethical to eat meat. They wanted to hear how meat-eaters defend themselves against the overwhelming perception that a plant-based diet is best for ourselves and the planet. This was probably one of the […]
In the world of nutrition, I see many people trying to end their suffering through diet. Now, there’s no doubt that diet can greatly enhance wellness and health. It’s certainly helped me, and now, as a Nutritional Therapist, I help others make dietary changes to improve their health. But I also see many people who […]
If you haven’t yet been swept up by the kombucha crazy train, you may be wondering what kombucha is. Kombucha is a traditional fermented beverage and it has numerous health benefits. I use it with clients to help them control sugar cravings as it has a faint hint of sweetness. It’s also great for digestion as […]
When people come to see me for weight loss I always ask them if they’ve tried anything in the past. The typical answer is, “Oh I’ve tried everything!” They then proceed to rattle off a long list of popular diets. The most frequently mentioned is Weight Watchers. And I always ask, “How did you do?” […]
©Depositphotos.com/deyangeorgiev2 To salt or not to salt, that is the question. According to your doctor, your government, just about every major health organization, and probably your mother (at least mine) salt will raise your blood pressure. This thinking is so pervasive that it’s taken as a fact by just about everyone. It also sells A […]
Let me start out by asking three questions. Question #1: When was the last time you saw this? Question #2: Why are the rates of osteoporosis skyrocketing? Question #3: What does question #2 have to do with question #1? OK, let’s dig in (pun intended if you see where I’m going). I took the above […]
Today, I want to bring you inside the Weston A. Price Wise Traditions annual conference and highlight something about it that can perhaps change the way you look at food on a more practical, everyday level. Namely, restaurant oils. I’ll premise this article with two questions. Question #1: When you go out to eat, do […]
On my intake forms, one of the questions is, “Is there a food you are absolutely not willing to give up?” This gives me an idea of how fast or slow we need to go when making dietary changes. Chocolate, sweets, and alcohol are just some of the obvious ones. But by far the most frequent item […]