I first heard about a class of plant called the Nightshade when I started gardening. Initially, I thought of a witches brew full of deadly nightshade, but that’s not what most people are talking about when you hear about this plant variety. Nightshades are plants of the genus Solanum which include tomatoes, peppers, white potatoes,ContinueContinue reading “Nightshades and lectins: Could they be stalling your weight loss?”
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Starting the summer with a cleanse
For the next 14 days, I will be documenting my experience on my very first cleanse. If you would like to follow it, you can see the whole thing in my women’s wellness group, the Nourish Me Tribe. I will be keeping my daily journal in the group for all to see, plus popping onContinueContinue reading “Starting the summer with a cleanse”
Reblog: Keep It Simple
This week I am sharing an article I wrote for Thrive Global about what humans should eat. Nutrition doesn’t have to be complicated. It doesn’t have to be confusing. It doesn’t have to involve algorithms, apps, or even counting. Nutrition is about eating real food that promotes health rather than illness. To quote Michael Pollan,ContinueContinue reading “Reblog: Keep It Simple”
My Story: A Tale of Red Skin and Lethargy
Do you feel tired and bloated after eating? Are you overly tired in the afternoon? Do you have red skin, especially on your cheeks or chest? Or puffy eyes? Does food make you feel sluggish instead of rejuvenating you? Are you having trouble losing weight even though you exercise and eat healthily? Do you sufferContinueContinue reading “My Story: A Tale of Red Skin and Lethargy”
Don’t Just Eat Well…Be Well
The question I get asked most often these days is, “Um, so what exactly is a health coach?” Or, I get the look that says, “I have no idea what that is” while the person I’m talking to nods and smiles. A health coach is an advocate for whole-body health. A mentor. She is aContinueContinue reading “Don’t Just Eat Well…Be Well”
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