Plant-based Does Not Have to Mean “Vegan”  There has been a lot of controversy and discussion surrounding the debate on whether veganism the proper approach to optimal health and living. In the Netflix documentary Game Changers, produced by James Cameron, the positive impact of a plant-based or vegan diet benefits everything from the environment to…

Recipe of the Month Welcome to August everyone! We are wrapping up our summer and our favorite seasonal fruits. One of my personal favorites is peaches! Peaches are wonderful and very nutrient dense and at only 50-60 kcals for a medium fruit they pack a punch of vitamin A and vitamin C without ruining your…

Don’t Hate the Potato In the ever changing, multi-billion-dollar dieting industry, we tend to pick a macronutrient each decade that we can claim as making us unhealthy or overweight. In the 1960-1970s, we blamed fat, hence the creation of I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter! and SnackWell’s cookies. Once the low-fat fad faded (and the…

Have you been struggling with IBS? Diarrhea? Unrelenting gas and bloating? Chronic constipation? Have you read about or heard about the FODMAP diet but find it way too overwhelming?? The ROAD MAP to FODMAP plan is here to help! This handout provides all the information you need to start tackling your irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)…

Support mom and baby during pregnancy and through nursing with omega-3’s and this prenatal DHA for brain development

Pack the PERFECT Cooler for the Beach or Pool Day Summer is in full swing and hopefully you have been able to spend it outside in nature soaking up the delicious sunshine. Whether your time is spent camping or at the beach or at your neighborhood pool, packing a cooler full of the food is…

The first time I meet with a patient I do a full assessment of their diet and lifestyle and the third question I ask is “How well do you sleep at night and how much sleep do you get?”. Unfortunately, my enthusiasm to address the topic is typically met with hesitation, indifference, and resistance. It…

We can only make about 20% of the vitamin D that we need to help our body run optimally from the sun.

Want better sleep without the “hangover” from sleep aids? Magnesium is a mineral that supports everything from bone density to cardiovascular health to muscle and tendon strength.

We have just designed a class to address all of these concerns and more! Welcome to Nutrition for Optimal Aging Group Coaching! This three month program is designed to educate you on how to modify your nutrition and lifestyle choices to fight back against aging and make you feel better than you have in years….