How much is enough? How do you know?

How much is enough? How do you know?

People often seek help in losing weight after trying a variety of weight loss approaches…calorie restriction, high workout days, low-fat and low-carbohydrate diets, vegetarianism, juice fasts, smoothie-only days, skipping meals. The story is the same. Men and women...
Community gratitude

Community gratitude

  I occupy a small space in the ever-growing world of nutrition and an even smaller space in the world of the Internet. For many of you, it is likely I will never hear your voice or see you in person. Yet your comments, your likes, your shares, and your feedback...
Inflammation – Friend or foe

Inflammation – Friend or foe

I recently attended a conference on inflammation. What caught my eye before signing up for the conference was the line-up of speakers. All were MDs or NDs recognized in their fields of healthcare…cardiology, oncology, psychiatry, hypertension and autoimmunity. Each...
Fall caldo verde

Fall caldo verde

During recent travels, I came upon a basic recipe for caldo verde. The popular Portuguese dish, known as green soup, is made from potatoes, kale, olive oil, and salt. This traditional blend of nutrient-rich ingredients makes caldo verde a warm and soothing soup on a...
Cortisol – Friend or foe

Cortisol – Friend or foe

  My body wants to work in my favor. From head to toe, it wants me to be healthy, happy, and free from worry. In fact, it will work overtime to keep me in balance. When insult strikes, my body comes to my rescue to heal the injury, bringing me back to a state...