ELIMINATION DIET 101 While many of you are likely already avoiding gluten and processed and refined foods, it can be tricky to figure out what foods work for your body and which ones are truly driving bothersome symptoms like joint pain, GI distress or skin conditions. When starting with diet overhaul, we often use a basic Elimination…
FOOD AS MEDICINE: One of my favorite hacks during a busy clinic day is an adult lunchable that I can run downstairs and assemble in less than 5 minutes from items I already have on hand. Adult lunchables or bento boxes are a way to simplify lunches while maintaining your macronutrient goals and providing a…
ROASTED NUTS AND BRUSSLES SPROUTS SLAW INGREDIENTS: 1/3 cup pecan halves 1 1/2 tsp. butter, melted 1 Tbsp maple syrup 1/4 tsp. sea salt, plus more, to taste 1 Tbsp each fresh chopped rosemary and thyme Pinch of cayenne pepper 2 lb. brussels sprouts, trimmed and fibrous stem and cut in half 1 small head radicchio, quartered/cored…
PARMESAN BRUSSELS SPROUTS You are NOT allowed to say you “don’t like brussels sprouts” until you have tried this dish and if you still don’t like it…just add bacon (pasture-raised nitrate-free)! INGREDIENTS: 1 Tbsp grass-fed butter 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1# brussels sprouts 1 Tbsp butter, divided 2 Tbsp shredded Parmesan cheese 1/2 tsp sea…
IMPROVING YOUR DIGESTION! Nutritional deficiencies, behavioral conditions such as ADHD, diabetes, heart disease and even cancer can be due to imbalanced nutrition and/or improper digestive function. The American diet plays a dual role in digestive concerns. Many of the foods offered are processed, acidic, and void of necessary nutrients leading to deficiency and sub-optimal functionality…
STRESS AND DIGESTION Throughout people’s quest for the ideal diet and ultimate wellness, many underestimate the importance of the mind when evaluating their health. One of the first things that I ask my clients is to rank their stress level and determine the primary causes of stress in their lives. Following an assessment of how…
IDENTIFYING FOOD ALLERGIES AND SENSITIVITIES WHAT IS A FOOD ALLERGY OR SENSITIVITY? When our immune system is triggered by a food particle, it responds with inflammation, the body can also have autoimmune reactions or can attack itself when attempting to attack this “foreign invader”. The type of attack depends on the immune response. We can…
