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”
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Caring for your little gut buddies
When I first heard about how good fermented food is for me, I thought, “Great! More wine, please!” but I didn’t really understand what she meant. I was attending a lecture given by a holistic nutritionist at a weekend yoga retreat. As with most good lectures, she said some things I already knew–this was 8ContinueContinue reading “Caring for your little gut buddies”
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”
The Pillars of Health: Vegetables
One of the first questions I ask my clients is “What could you do today to improve your health?” And most of them answer, “Eat more vegetables.” They’re so smart! Vegetables are a Pillar of Health because they pack a serious nutritional punch with every bite. If you did this one thing your health wouldContinueContinue reading “The Pillars of Health: Vegetables”
Intermittent Fasting 101
Fasting has been a part of life for centuries. People have historically undertaken fasts at different times of the year or at certain phases of their lives, usually for religious purposes. It has traditionally been used for cleansing and purifying in preparation for an important holy day, such as during Lent, Ramadan, and Yom Kippur.ContinueContinue reading “Intermittent Fasting 101”
Basic Nutrition 605 