Have you been walking by the winter squash at your local grocery because they just seem like too much work?

Maybe you didn’t realize they are packed with good nutrition that can support healthy hormone function and immune health - important during the years of (peri) menopause.

I know they’re i...

Weight is just one measure of overall health, but it is one that many of my clients are concerned with. And I know that through the years of peri-menopause and menopause it can feel even more difficult. Menopausal weight gain is a real challenge for so many women!

If this describes you, then this a...

Thyroid problems can cause several seemingly unrelated health challenges. These include changes to your weight, energy, digestion, and mood. These are all linked to the thyroid because it directs important processes that happen throughout the body, but you can get help with food for hypothyroidism.....

The gut and brain are interconnected more than we previously thought—new research is proving it. These discoveries have huge potential to help people with gut issues with help from their brain. And help people with brain or mood issues with help from their gut.

Imagine if eating differently coul...

There’s a way to ditch the diet culture, make peace with food, and prioritize your physical and mental wellbeing. It’s called “intuitive eating” and it’s not a weight loss program. Instead, it’s a way to get back in tune with your body and refocus your mind on nourishing your body.

Intuitive eat...

When it comes to living a healthy lifestyle, two fundamental pillars are nutrition and physical activity. These can contribute to lowered risk of so many physical diseases and conditions along with improved mental health and well-being. Healthy dietary recommendations include minimum levels of nutri...

Bone mass decreases as you age especially in women during the years of menopause. There are a number of ways that bone changes over time including calcium loss, shortening of your body's trunk, bones becoming more brittle, and cartilage rubbing together and wearing away.

Men lose bone density throu...

There are so many different diets out there that claim to help with weight loss and disease prevention: low-fat, low-carb, keto, paleo, vegan, Mediterranean, or a fasting diet. Today I want to talk about one of the current trends: intermittent fasting for weight loss.

You may usually eat three m...

I hope you can be back to spending time with family and friends this holiday season. It may still look a bit different for some, but I expect the very busy schedule will return.

Give yourself a gift, look for shortcuts to take some of the pressure off so you can relax, have a wonderful holiday s...

Nutrition can be confusing. There is so much information out there, and much of it is flawed, misinterpreted, or flat-out false. How do you know "What should I eat?" 

Why do nutrition myths exist?

1. The source of information. Many writers or bloggers who write about nutrition do not have the
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Sara started gaining weight around the middle and found herself snapping more quickly at her family. It seemed like weeks since she got a full night’s sleep. She didn’t think it was menopause because she wasn’t having any hot flashes. And she’s only 45, isn’t she too young for menopause?

But could ...