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....
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...
