Category: Healthy Eating
It Was Never About the Food
What if food wasn’t the real issue when it comes to losing weight?
If there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s this: everything is energy. When we focu [...]
Practicing Healthy: Small Shifts That Stick
Every January seems to arrive with that familiar pressure: Make big resolutions. Change everything. Become a brand-new person overnight.
We all kno [...]
Nourishing Presence: Mindful Eating
Life often demands rushing, multitasking, and eating on the go; we find ourselves disconnected from the ritual, ceremony, and sacredness of nourishing [...]
Dancing in the Kitchen: How Food Affects Your Mood
It was evening, and I was making dinner for myself and my family. I decided to turn on some music; the kitchen felt quiet as my sons and husband were [...]
The Interconnectedness of Nutrition and Stress
When days get busy, we often start feeling overwhelmed, which can affect the way we eat. Without much thought, we go for high-sugar, high-fat comfort [...]
Before I Go Keto: A Reflection on Genes, Fats, and Personalized Nutrition
When I entered menopause and was faced with the challenge of maintaining a healthy weight, I decided to adopt a ketogenic diet to support weight loss. [...]
Your Backyard Is Trying to Heal You
Summer is here. You might go camping, hiking, kayaking, fire up the grill, or simply mow the lawn. No matter what, you’re heading outdoors and soaking [...]
10 Quick Tips to Prevent Oxidative Stress
A proper diet can help heal the body both physically and emotionally. There is no one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to addressing diet, but the [...]
Weeds for Dinner? Foraging Is Your Friend!
There are two main types of homeowners out there: those who pay out the nose to manicure a perfect lawn full of perfect grass and those who just mow w [...]
The Brain Boost Blueprint: Synergistic Strategies for Sharper Thinking and Memory
Brain fog, forgetfulness, and cognitive decline are becoming increasingly common, so taking proactive steps to support brain health is more critical t [...]
Diet’s Role in the Treatment of Lyme Disease
Lyme disease is caused by Borrelia burgdoferi bacterium that resides in a tick bite. Antibiotics are the main treatment for Lyme disease; however, nut [...]
Fueling the Mind: The Connection Between Nutrition and Brain Health
The food we consume plays a vital role in optimal brain health. Just as our bodies rely on a balanced diet, our brains require specific nutrients to f [...]
Embrace a Food-First Approach During Menopause
Menopause can bring a wave of changes and symptoms, including hot flashes and central weight gain, as well as more subtle issues like bone density los [...]
NAFLD: The Silent Killer
When we think about liver disease, what usually comes to mind is cirrhosis due to several years of excessive alcohol consumption. However, liver damag [...]
BOOSTIE™: Clean, Sprouted Nutrition for Your Health
We live in a time when it’s increasingly difficult to determine the origin of our food and uncover the hidden ingredients. The FDA doesn’t require all [...]
Can Increasing the Energy in Your Brain Really Help You Heal?
Decades of research reveal that when you have an energy deficit in the brain, dysfunction and damage result. A newly published study from Stanford Uni [...]
Why BOOSTIE™ Is the Perfect Food!
Thirty-one years ago, my journey to the foods I currently eat started with a premenopausal breast cancer diagnosis. Thank you, G-d and the universe, f [...]
BOOSTIE™: The Forgotten Foods Our Ancestors Ate
Why am I offering a seemingly boring product that contains mostly nuts and seeds, with a bit of cacao nibs and an electrolyte version? Maybe I’m “nuts [...]
The Scoop on Abusing Sugar
Did you splurge over the holidays? If you’re like 75% of the American population, you ate too much sugar in the form of sweets or simple carbohydrates [...]
High-Vibration Foods for Your Best Life
What does food mean to you? Is it a way to have fun, feed a need, bond with friends and family, learn about the world, or detoxify and lose weight? Ho [...]
Good Nutrition Is Key for Caregivers Avoiding Chronic Health Issues
As the primary caregiver for my daughter with cerebral palsy (now twenty-six years old) and a lengthy list of medical issues, and with my husband rece [...]
5 Tips for Hormone Balance
Cyclical fluctuations in the levels of the ovarian hormones estrogen and progesterone are necessary for producing a regular menstrual cycle. Mild symp [...]
4 Tips for Dinner Planning Without Restriction
Meal planning weekly can be a major frustration for many families. There are many variables to planning meals - what to make, the ingredients needed, [...]
Could Fat Become Your Friend? This MD Says It Should
Meet Dr. Christine Najjar, a medical doctor in Connecticut whose approach is deliciously refreshing. She specializes in Metabolic Medicine—the science [...]