Heart happy oats
Bagels, lox and cream cheese loaded with capers make my belly do a happy dance. Cheesy grits and eggs are a warming comfort food on brrrrrrr cold New England days.…
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Coconut oil not all it’s cracked up to be
The latest hype is coconut oil, coconut milk, shredded coconut, coconut manna, and MCT oil (medium-chain triglycerides). Those invested in high fat, high protein dietary intakes for weight loss and…
Read More Nutty and nice
Read health and food magazines. ‘Eat more whole grains’ is the charge. Although nutrition experts recommend increasing dietary fiber, grain confusion and carb-phobic attitudes prevent whole grain intake from being achieved.…
Read More For a longer life, add less salt
Study finds too much sodium a worldwide killer. AMERICANS ARE NOT alone in their taste for salty foods. Whether the salt comes from french fries or miso soup, people all…
Read More Trail mix – the go-to slump zapper
That slump at 3pm every day? Means your body needs more calories, well, and maybe less sugar and caffeine and maybe eating a decent breakfast and lunch but those are…
Read More Coconut Oil, Behind the Hype
Coconut oil is one of the hottest foods on the market, but is it as healthy as the hype promises? Let’s explore the evidence on this tropical nut. The news…
Read More Perfect portions, please
Disgusting. Overbearing. Way too large. Yes, restaurant portions is what’s got my dander up. This Butterflied Chicken Breast from the Cheesecake Factory is about 4-6 ounces too many for one…
Read More H.E.A.R.T.Y. ways to Heart Health
Halt the Salt! H: High blood pressure is a major risk factor of heart disease. Approximately 1 in 3 people who develop high blood pressure can blame a high sodium…
Read More Get on track to heart health
February is the heart-shaped holder of Valentine’s Day. It’s also National Heart Month. Can’t have a loving heart unless it’s healthy. So let’s talk about disease and death first. Then,…
Read More Heart Health Italian-style
Ciao Friends (ciao, I found out, is a greeting reserved for close friends and colleagues)! Most people are driven to Italy for the rich history within the Vatican, Basilica, Sistine…
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Specialties
- Binge eating / compulsive overeating, emotional eating, bulimia, and food addiction
- Digestive health (FODMAPS elimination protocol for irritable bowel syndrome [IBS]; Crohn's disease; ulcerative colitis; gluten sensitivity, Small Intestinal Bowel Overgrowth [SIBO]; GERD/reflux)
- Vegetarian and vegan lifestyle transitions
- Eating with intuition and purpose
- Individualized nutrition plans for empowered living and intentional eating for all other conditions