by Julie Thenell | Sep 7, 2023 | Nutrition, Stress management
Why is dark chocolate my go-to sweet tooth satisfier? In addition to just one small square being satisfying enough, dark chocolate has been associated with several potential health benefits when consumed in moderation and as part of a balanced diet.
by Julie Thenell | Feb 22, 2023 | Nutrition
Several months ago, I received an awesome gift from an awesome colleague. The Blue Zones American Kitchen is a photo and recipe journal with 100 recipes representing healthful eating habits across regions where people live the longest. In a previous Blue Zones post, I...
by Julie Thenell | Nov 20, 2017 | Nutrition
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....
by Julie Thenell | Sep 27, 2017 | Nutrition
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...
by Julie Thenell | Sep 18, 2017 | Nutrition
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...
by Julie Thenell | Aug 25, 2017 | Nutrition
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....
