Your Innate Protection System
Healthy living expert Mary Collette Rogers of The New Kitchen and I recently discussed the innate immune system, one of four protective immune systems in the body. It's the one you were born with and the one that "reads" or detects pathogens in the body and informs...
Are you an immunity idol?
Welcome to the first in a series of discussions exploring immune health and how to support your system in life-changing ways. Over the next few weeks, I will share immune-boosting tips from a collection of healthy living experts. Many of their top insights will cost...
Blue Zones – Part 1
Do you want to live to be 100? The better question is, “Do you want to live to 100…healthfully and with good quality?” If you answered yes, then take a lesson from research done on Blue Zones, areas around the world where people are ten times more likely to live to...
The importance of sleep
As you prepare to ring out the old and bring in the new, you may feel a little short on sleep these days. Maybe it’s a pattern that has been going on for several months. Holiday cheer, family gatherings, travel, getting packages under the tree before morning, wrapping...
Gratitude practice
Thanksgiving 2017 is well behind us. I hope you had a wonderful celebration. My husband and I enjoy cooking, so hosting Thanksgiving this year was a treat. Family and friends gathered around our table with all the festive trimmings. It was a time to give thanks for...
Warming spices
I love this time of year. Temperatures are dropping, the air is crisp, and we’re heading into the holiday season. It’s the time of year when a warm mug of tea is a must, and my body often needs an extra boost to help it adjust to the change in seasonal temperatures....
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Kombucha [kôm boo’ cha]
I remember the first time I sampled kombucha. My father-in-law found a booth at the farmers’ market offering samples one Saturday morning, and he dared me to try it. The stringy live culture in the bottom of the cup gave me pause, but I wasn’t about to back down from...
Turmeric Paste and Golden Milk
It’s that time of year…when my body begins to crave warmer foods. Temperatures are dropping, and it takes an extra layer to keep my core warm. Drinking warm beverages is one way I nourish myself during this fall transition, and few things are more comforting than...
Happy-dance day!
It is with excitement, pride and gratitude that I share some good news. I am now among a recognized group of colleagues who are Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition®. Sitting for the board exam…and passing…was a significant step. Validating proof-of-hours and meeting...
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 cardiovascular disease....
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. We’re human,...
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…
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 list, and days on the verge...
3-step cleansing
The opportunities to participate in a summer cleanse or detox are plentiful this time of year. We bombard our bodies with all sorts of treats through the winter with the holidays, birthdays, work celebrations, and those extra shots of coffee to get us going on cool,...
Now that I know…
A couple of weeks ago, I shared the 2017 Dirty Dozen / Clean Fifteen…foods with the highest and lowest levels of pesticide residue…as identified by the Environmental Working Group. If you missed that post, you can read it here. I was thrilled to hear from many of you...
Dirty Dozen / Clean Fifteen
The Environmental Working Group (EWG) recently announced its 2017 Dirty Dozen / Clean Fifteen list of foods. To get your copy of this year's Shopper's Guide, click here. What is this list and why is it important? The EWG's Dirty Dozen are the twelve most popular fresh...
In search of the silver bullet
We all want it. A quick fix for whatever challenge we face. John wants to lose weight. Sarah wants less stress in her life. George wants to get better sleep. Each person wants results…and now. Sure, John, Sarah and George say they are willing to make the changes that...
A chapter in my life…
In 2006, I was diagnosed with a blood clot known as a deep vein thrombosis. During an extended business trip, I started experiencing a nagging ache in my calf and swelling in my ankle. I viewed the symptoms as annoyances rather than concerns because the ache felt like...
The gift of decluttering
My husband presented me with a gift a couple of weeks ago. Actually, the gift was a declaration, and one I fully support. Jim declared he was ready to declutter. Now, how the two of us go about decluttering is another story! Nonetheless, when the gift was presented,...
A tail-wagging experience
Nothing makes my tail wag quite like spending time above 10,000 feet. I’m fortunate that it’s easy to find places to hike or snowshoe at that elevation in Colorado. The views, the fresh crisp air, the silence, the sound of wind in the trees, snowflakes falling, the...
Nourishing holiday spices
Nothing says Christmas quite like the smell of gingerbread. Often a combination of ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, this warm spicy blend not only tastes good, it offers incredible health benefits. Immune building and inflammation-fighting, the warm, stimulating...
Nourishing holiday travel tips
For many, traveling during the holidays is as sure as Rudolph leading Santa’s sleigh on Christmas eve. The desire to be with family, many of whom live in another city, another state, or even another country, creates a pull like no other. Deciding to travel during the...
Dump Meals
I like to cook…but not all the time. While I enjoy getting creative in the kitchen and pride myself on being able to make “a little go a long way," sometimes I don’t have the time, don't take the time, or don’t feel like taking the time to think through preparing yet...
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...
Will you GET UP to live your best life?
As of April 2021, there were over 2.1M podcasts and over 48M podcast episodes available for listening on our devices. With several thousand new podcasts being uploaded each day, how do you find one worth tapping into? My recent favorite is Kwik Brain episode #243 –...
Playtime
When was the last time you took a break? I mean really took a break. A break from work. A break from home and family responsibilities. A break from your routine. A break from doing one more task in your “spare time.” I thrive on projects. Without one or two or three...
Pucker up!
Apple cider vinegar (ACV) has been used as a home remedy for centuries. It is made from a blend of whole, fresh-pressed apples. As the fresh juice ages in a sealed container, the natural sugars ferment into alcohol. Now considered “hard” cider, it is left to ferment a...
Tea Time
I love tea time. Tea with friends, by myself, as part of my morning routine, as a break from my daily activities, or as a nighttime wind-down. Tea is healing. It is soothing. It provides comfort. Depending on the tea, it can be a pick-me-up or a slow-me-down treat. My...
Dressing it up
It’s the time of year when spring greens start to pop up in gardens and at farmers’ markets. Packed with vitamins and minerals, tender greens are an easy way to increase your intake of vital nutrients without a lot of effort. They are low in calories and high in...
What I did last weekend…
I got to spend a recent weekend in one of my happy spaces…NANP’s annual conference for nutrition professionals. Geeking out at HEALCon makes my heart sing. The conference is the most in-depth holistic nutrition gathering of the year. Not only is it THE place to stay...
What’s your snack of choice?
We all like to snack. What if you turned your food snacks into movement snacks? I first heard the term “movement snack” while listening to a podcast by Jim Kwik and Dr. Stephanie Estima. The podcast is about balancing stress hormones and the effects of chronic stress...
Trauma & the immune system
Little did I know that writing about trauma would bubble to the top of my episodes list, but it did after this week's mass shooting in Boulder, CO. While I didn't know any of the victims, the fact that these individuals were part of my community and in some way...
Immuni-zzzzz
Are you aware of all that goes on in your body when you sleep? Sleep is when your body fights infections, repairs damaged cells, detoxifies, regulates hormones, boosts your immune system, modulates metabolism, and relaxes muscles...including your brain. When you give...
Inspiring Immunity with Plants
This week's inspiration comes from Brigitte Mars, herbalist, author, professor, and wildcrafting expert. Brigitte was one of my instructors while attending Bauman College during my nutrition studies. She is an expert in understanding how the plant world offers a...
Your Innate Protection System
Healthy living expert Mary Collette Rogers of The New Kitchen and I recently discussed the innate immune system, one of four protective immune systems in the body. It's the one you were born with and the one that "reads" or detects pathogens in the body and informs...
Are you an immunity idol?
Welcome to the first in a series of discussions exploring immune health and how to support your system in life-changing ways. Over the next few weeks, I will share immune-boosting tips from a collection of healthy living experts. Many of their top insights will cost...
Blue Zones – Part 1
Do you want to live to be 100? The better question is, “Do you want to live to 100…healthfully and with good quality?” If you answered yes, then take a lesson from research done on Blue Zones, areas around the world where people are ten times more likely to live to...
The importance of sleep
As you prepare to ring out the old and bring in the new, you may feel a little short on sleep these days. Maybe it’s a pattern that has been going on for several months. Holiday cheer, family gatherings, travel, getting packages under the tree before morning, wrapping...
Gratitude practice
Thanksgiving 2017 is well behind us. I hope you had a wonderful celebration. My husband and I enjoy cooking, so hosting Thanksgiving this year was a treat. Family and friends gathered around our table with all the festive trimmings. It was a time to give thanks for...
Warming spices
I love this time of year. Temperatures are dropping, the air is crisp, and we’re heading into the holiday season. It’s the time of year when a warm mug of tea is a must, and my body often needs an extra boost to help it adjust to the change in seasonal temperatures....
Kombucha [kôm boo’ cha]
I remember the first time I sampled kombucha. My father-in-law found a booth at the farmers’ market offering samples one Saturday morning, and he dared me to try it. The stringy live culture in the bottom of the cup gave me pause, but I wasn’t about to back down from...
Turmeric Paste and Golden Milk
It’s that time of year…when my body begins to crave warmer foods. Temperatures are dropping, and it takes an extra layer to keep my core warm. Drinking warm beverages is one way I nourish myself during this fall transition, and few things are more comforting than...
Happy-dance day!
It is with excitement, pride and gratitude that I share some good news. I am now among a recognized group of colleagues who are Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition®. Sitting for the board exam…and passing…was a significant step. Validating proof-of-hours and meeting...
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 cardiovascular disease....
Will you GET UP to live your best life?
As of April 2021, there were over 2.1M podcasts and over 48M podcast episodes available for listening on our devices. With several thousand new podcasts being uploaded each day, how do you find one worth tapping into? My recent favorite is Kwik Brain episode #243 –...
Playtime
When was the last time you took a break? I mean really took a break. A break from work. A break from home and family responsibilities. A break from your routine. A break from doing one more task in your “spare time.” I thrive on projects. Without one or two or three...
Pucker up!
Apple cider vinegar (ACV) has been used as a home remedy for centuries. It is made from a blend of whole, fresh-pressed apples. As the fresh juice ages in a sealed container, the natural sugars ferment into alcohol. Now considered “hard” cider, it is left to ferment a...
Tea Time
I love tea time. Tea with friends, by myself, as part of my morning routine, as a break from my daily activities, or as a nighttime wind-down. Tea is healing. It is soothing. It provides comfort. Depending on the tea, it can be a pick-me-up or a slow-me-down treat. My...
Dressing it up
It’s the time of year when spring greens start to pop up in gardens and at farmers’ markets. Packed with vitamins and minerals, tender greens are an easy way to increase your intake of vital nutrients without a lot of effort. They are low in calories and high in...
What I did last weekend…
I got to spend a recent weekend in one of my happy spaces…NANP’s annual conference for nutrition professionals. Geeking out at HEALCon makes my heart sing. The conference is the most in-depth holistic nutrition gathering of the year. Not only is it THE place to stay...
What’s your snack of choice?
We all like to snack. What if you turned your food snacks into movement snacks? I first heard the term “movement snack” while listening to a podcast by Jim Kwik and Dr. Stephanie Estima. The podcast is about balancing stress hormones and the effects of chronic stress...
Trauma & the immune system
Little did I know that writing about trauma would bubble to the top of my episodes list, but it did after this week's mass shooting in Boulder, CO. While I didn't know any of the victims, the fact that these individuals were part of my community and in some way...
Immuni-zzzzz
Are you aware of all that goes on in your body when you sleep? Sleep is when your body fights infections, repairs damaged cells, detoxifies, regulates hormones, boosts your immune system, modulates metabolism, and relaxes muscles...including your brain. When you give...
Inspiring Immunity with Plants
This week's inspiration comes from Brigitte Mars, herbalist, author, professor, and wildcrafting expert. Brigitte was one of my instructors while attending Bauman College during my nutrition studies. She is an expert in understanding how the plant world offers a...
Your Innate Protection System
Healthy living expert Mary Collette Rogers of The New Kitchen and I recently discussed the innate immune system, one of four protective immune systems in the body. It's the one you were born with and the one that "reads" or detects pathogens in the body and informs...
Are you an immunity idol?
Welcome to the first in a series of discussions exploring immune health and how to support your system in life-changing ways. Over the next few weeks, I will share immune-boosting tips from a collection of healthy living experts. Many of their top insights will cost...
Blue Zones – Part 1
Do you want to live to be 100? The better question is, “Do you want to live to 100…healthfully and with good quality?” If you answered yes, then take a lesson from research done on Blue Zones, areas around the world where people are ten times more likely to live to...
The importance of sleep
As you prepare to ring out the old and bring in the new, you may feel a little short on sleep these days. Maybe it’s a pattern that has been going on for several months. Holiday cheer, family gatherings, travel, getting packages under the tree before morning, wrapping...
Gratitude practice
Thanksgiving 2017 is well behind us. I hope you had a wonderful celebration. My husband and I enjoy cooking, so hosting Thanksgiving this year was a treat. Family and friends gathered around our table with all the festive trimmings. It was a time to give thanks for...
Warming spices
I love this time of year. Temperatures are dropping, the air is crisp, and we’re heading into the holiday season. It’s the time of year when a warm mug of tea is a must, and my body often needs an extra boost to help it adjust to the change in seasonal temperatures....
Kombucha [kôm boo’ cha]
I remember the first time I sampled kombucha. My father-in-law found a booth at the farmers’ market offering samples one Saturday morning, and he dared me to try it. The stringy live culture in the bottom of the cup gave me pause, but I wasn’t about to back down from...
Turmeric Paste and Golden Milk
It’s that time of year…when my body begins to crave warmer foods. Temperatures are dropping, and it takes an extra layer to keep my core warm. Drinking warm beverages is one way I nourish myself during this fall transition, and few things are more comforting than...
Happy-dance day!
It is with excitement, pride and gratitude that I share some good news. I am now among a recognized group of colleagues who are Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition®. Sitting for the board exam…and passing…was a significant step. Validating proof-of-hours and meeting...
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 cardiovascular disease....
Will you GET UP to live your best life?
As of April 2021, there were over 2.1M podcasts and over 48M podcast episodes available for listening on our devices. With several thousand new podcasts being uploaded each day, how do you find one worth tapping into? My recent favorite is Kwik Brain episode #243 –...
Playtime
When was the last time you took a break? I mean really took a break. A break from work. A break from home and family responsibilities. A break from your routine. A break from doing one more task in your “spare time.” I thrive on projects. Without one or two or three...
Pucker up!
Apple cider vinegar (ACV) has been used as a home remedy for centuries. It is made from a blend of whole, fresh-pressed apples. As the fresh juice ages in a sealed container, the natural sugars ferment into alcohol. Now considered “hard” cider, it is left to ferment a...
Tea Time
I love tea time. Tea with friends, by myself, as part of my morning routine, as a break from my daily activities, or as a nighttime wind-down. Tea is healing. It is soothing. It provides comfort. Depending on the tea, it can be a pick-me-up or a slow-me-down treat. My...
Dressing it up
It’s the time of year when spring greens start to pop up in gardens and at farmers’ markets. Packed with vitamins and minerals, tender greens are an easy way to increase your intake of vital nutrients without a lot of effort. They are low in calories and high in...
What I did last weekend…
I got to spend a recent weekend in one of my happy spaces…NANP’s annual conference for nutrition professionals. Geeking out at HEALCon makes my heart sing. The conference is the most in-depth holistic nutrition gathering of the year. Not only is it THE place to stay...
What’s your snack of choice?
We all like to snack. What if you turned your food snacks into movement snacks? I first heard the term “movement snack” while listening to a podcast by Jim Kwik and Dr. Stephanie Estima. The podcast is about balancing stress hormones and the effects of chronic stress...
Trauma & the immune system
Little did I know that writing about trauma would bubble to the top of my episodes list, but it did after this week's mass shooting in Boulder, CO. While I didn't know any of the victims, the fact that these individuals were part of my community and in some way...
Immuni-zzzzz
Are you aware of all that goes on in your body when you sleep? Sleep is when your body fights infections, repairs damaged cells, detoxifies, regulates hormones, boosts your immune system, modulates metabolism, and relaxes muscles...including your brain. When you give...
Inspiring Immunity with Plants
This week's inspiration comes from Brigitte Mars, herbalist, author, professor, and wildcrafting expert. Brigitte was one of my instructors while attending Bauman College during my nutrition studies. She is an expert in understanding how the plant world offers a...
Your Innate Protection System
Healthy living expert Mary Collette Rogers of The New Kitchen and I recently discussed the innate immune system, one of four protective immune systems in the body. It's the one you were born with and the one that "reads" or detects pathogens in the body and informs...
Are you an immunity idol?
Welcome to the first in a series of discussions exploring immune health and how to support your system in life-changing ways. Over the next few weeks, I will share immune-boosting tips from a collection of healthy living experts. Many of their top insights will cost...
Blue Zones – Part 1
Do you want to live to be 100? The better question is, “Do you want to live to 100…healthfully and with good quality?” If you answered yes, then take a lesson from research done on Blue Zones, areas around the world where people are ten times more likely to live to...
The importance of sleep
As you prepare to ring out the old and bring in the new, you may feel a little short on sleep these days. Maybe it’s a pattern that has been going on for several months. Holiday cheer, family gatherings, travel, getting packages under the tree before morning, wrapping...
Gratitude practice
Thanksgiving 2017 is well behind us. I hope you had a wonderful celebration. My husband and I enjoy cooking, so hosting Thanksgiving this year was a treat. Family and friends gathered around our table with all the festive trimmings. It was a time to give thanks for...
Warming spices
I love this time of year. Temperatures are dropping, the air is crisp, and we’re heading into the holiday season. It’s the time of year when a warm mug of tea is a must, and my body often needs an extra boost to help it adjust to the change in seasonal temperatures....
Kombucha [kôm boo’ cha]
I remember the first time I sampled kombucha. My father-in-law found a booth at the farmers’ market offering samples one Saturday morning, and he dared me to try it. The stringy live culture in the bottom of the cup gave me pause, but I wasn’t about to back down from...
Turmeric Paste and Golden Milk
It’s that time of year…when my body begins to crave warmer foods. Temperatures are dropping, and it takes an extra layer to keep my core warm. Drinking warm beverages is one way I nourish myself during this fall transition, and few things are more comforting than...
Happy-dance day!
It is with excitement, pride and gratitude that I share some good news. I am now among a recognized group of colleagues who are Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition®. Sitting for the board exam…and passing…was a significant step. Validating proof-of-hours and meeting...
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 cardiovascular disease....