Recipes: Nutrition

Let’s talk nuts. Then we’ll get right to the good stuff…granola! But we have to start with nuts. That’s because this week’s granola recipe (the 3rd in our granola recipe round-up) is from our Fx...

Weekday mornings are often a time for routine. Better to wake-up, engage in the habits that serve us without too much thought or pontification, and roll into the day with a fresh and healthy start...

One time, while hosting a masters nutrition group on issues related to nutrition, a woman bemoaned the fact that, because of her food sensitivities, she couldn’t feed her children the same restorat...

Maca is one of those foods that can be shrouded in controversy…Is it a goitrogen?Will it mess with estrogen metabolism?Hey, I just don’t do superfoods!But let’s back it up and see where we can intr...

You’re keen on tapping into your body’s wisdom and uncovering your best self. You’re not ready to put your health completely into anyone else’s hands, as you’ve not found that approach to be very s...

Occasionally, our eating patterns stray into what I call the “bike lane”. In other words, we deviate from our usual dietary patterns, but not to the extent of consuming foods that interfere with ou...

This month’s featured ingredient: hemp seedsa note from Andrea . . .Like most of you parents, students, and educators, I’m just settling back into the school-year routine.This year, fall seems to h...

A potluck or barbecue, like those held every Labor Day, can trigger surprising digestive explosions (similar to what you might see in the sky on the 4th of July!) Maybe you’ve experienced this, bu...

goji berries(and chocolate, can’t forget that this month!)I have to admit that I’d never been a fan of goji berries. My son, Gilbert, doesn’t fancy them either. But really, they’re so good for yo...

This month’s featured ingredient: Goji BerriesThis month was the launch of Cleanse Cafe with a class highlighting the Top Ten Superfoods for Women! (free eBook) In preparation for the class, I del...

This month’s featured ingredient: GingerRecently, I’ve been exploring the thrills and joys of partnerships–in my personal life, my professional journey, and, of course, with flavors in the kitchen....

As a Functional Medicine Nutritionist, a common question I hear is whether the health benefits of ingredients inform my meal prep and cooking. When making a mushroom soup, am I focused on the medic...