Nutrition Topics
It is my belief that quality, fresh whole foods can be used as powerful tools in achieving optimal health. When therapeutic and restorative use of food is partnered with mindful eating and a non-diet viewpoint, overall wellness is established. If this is a path you would like to embrace, let’s talk nutrition.
Featured: Immune Support
Eat Seasonally, Locally
Eat Seasonally, Locally
How to Supplement Appropriately
How to Supplement Appropriately
Immune Support via Vitamin C, Zinc, and Hydration
Immune Support via Vitamin C, Zinc, and Hydration
Pandemic Pounds
The number of people reaching out to me for nutrition counseling involving weight management has increased considerably. After conducting numerous consultations, I began to see a common thread. Most of the people contacting me where unhappy with the status of their physical health since dealing with the pandemic. Many of them narrated the toll the pandemic has taken on their mental health also.
1 Dish Across Different Dietary Patterns: Pescatarian/Pollotarian/Vegan/Vegetarian
A lot of times clients tell me they are considering becoming vegetarian or vegan to lead a healthier lifestyle. I often recommend they try various meals in the specific dietary pattern they are considering before making a sharp transition.
1 Food Several Ways & Its Benefits: Potatoes
Potatoes are one of my favorite foods. I find them to be tasty, filling, and convenient additions to completing a meal. I think it is not fair that they have such a bad rep. Why is that anyway? Potatoes have so many nutritionally positive attributes.
Diversify Your Nutrient Intake
A balanced diet supplies the nutrients needed for the body to function properly. Healthy, balanced eating can be accomplished regardless of the dietary pattern one may choose. A well-balanced diet is composed of nutrients from high-quality proteins, carbohydrates, and healthy fats. Expanding food choices can aid in the diversification of the nutrients supplied to the body.
Increasing Whole Grain Consumption
A balanced diet supplies the nutrients needed for the body to function properly. A balanced, healthy diet typically includes nutrients from carbohydrates, including starches and fiber, proteins, healthy fats, and grains. This level of balanced eating can be accomplished regardless of the dietary pattern one may choose to follow unless someone is abstaining from eating carbohydrates and/or following a carb-restricted diet.
Monitoring and Reducing Sugar Intake
Research has linked the overconsumption of sugar to increased risk of various chronic diseases. In an effort to minimize those risk, monitor the amount of sugar you consume. Although monitoring your sugar intake is only one facet of achieving overall nutritional wellness, it is a very important component. Track your sugar consumption. Take actionable steps to assess and reduce and/or limit the consumption of added sugar.
