Matcha tea

My tea of choice is green, and I especially like matcha. It’s loaded with antioxidants and other vital nutrients that have been shown to protect against certain types of cancers and health conditions such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and...

A debate about sugar

Sugar. It’s a topic of heated discussions. Some hold fast to the belief that sugar is sugar, whether processed maltodextrin or dried dates. Others profess sugar’s evils regardless of the form that gets into so many food products on grocery store shelves....
When life throws a curve…

When life throws a curve…

The death of a loved one hurts. Regardless of the age, the relationship, the circumstance…the finality of one’s life strikes at the core. Then there is the physical and emotional stress the body endures…from the moment you hear the news to the realization that life...

Food, science & technology

As a nutrition consultant, I’m all about helping people navigate today’s food system…how to create healthful meals when days are already rich and full…when to select organic over conventional produce…how to ensure meals are a supportive balance of...
Because life is rich and full…

Because life is rich and full…

How often do you use the word busy to describe your life? Do the words “Gosh, I’ve been busy” readily spill out of your mouth when someone asks how you’re doing? The word busy holds the connotation of high stress, having a crazy long to-do...