by Julie Thenell | Jul 5, 2017 | Nutrition
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...
by Julie Thenell | Jul 3, 2017 | Nutrition
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,...
by Julie Thenell | Mar 28, 2017 | Nutrition
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...
by Julie Thenell | Mar 12, 2017 | Nutrition
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...
by Julie Thenell | Dec 12, 2016 | Nutrition, Resilience
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...
by Julie Thenell | Dec 11, 2016 | Nutrition
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...
