Do we not understand what we’re doing to biology? — I like to talk about important ideas, especially those often overlooked and misunderstood. I tend to dive deep, to critically think and ask many… many questions. One of the questions I’ve been asking of the world around me in the last five years is “why are we burning our microbiomes?”…

New research suggests eating blueberries may help stave off dementia and cognitive decline — In this recent research, the study found that blueberries can help improve scores associated with dementia and cognitive decline. This is an issue that affects millions of people in this country. A healthier diet can help tremendously. As I said, blueberries deserve their place on our plates and can be…

There is. Freedom like drinking liquid gold — an open mind essay Have you ever felt like you’re finally good enough to celebrate yourself? Maybe you’re like the many millionaires and billionaires, gold medal olympic athletes and other high achieving students and CEOs who have battled with depression, anxiety, loneliness…

If you care about employee health, you need a greener workplace — Green space in cities is known to be supportive for good health, both mentally and physically, but also spiritually because all layers of our health is connected to the other. There is a great deal of awe and inspiration that can be found by taking notice of mother nature. …

Food is more than just “fuel” for your workout, food can change the world. — In the world of health and nutrition we often like to focus on fitness, exercise, eating for peak performance and using “food as fuel.” And while this sentiment might be rooted in a desire to pursue whole body health, we don’t want to overlook the critical roles of healthy eating…

How to heal and restore your health from the inside out — Leaky gut used to be a crazy term, but it’s made its way into the medical literature with genuine agreement finally that yes, in fact “gut permeability” aka “leaky gut” is indeed a real thing. We know that poor intestinal barrier strength is associated with increased rates of asthma, allergies…

And what you need to know to support your lymphatic circulation. — I speak to many people that tell me about their evening leg pain and persistent swelling, especially after a busy day at work where they sit or stand still for multiple hours a day. …

In my opinion, every woman deserves to know the whole story. — Recently, a great debate has been happening around women’s health. We won’t get into all of those layers today, but we’re going to dive into at least a couple. So here goes. The film by Ricki Lake and Abby Einstein, titled The Business of Birth Control. Is just one of…

Our growing concerns for Sugar and Caffeine forever laced together. — When I was recently visiting my local Panera Bread café and ventured near the beverages to grab some ice water in my travel cup when I noticed something new with their beverages. Sugar and caffeine laced together in a new colorful display as “Charged-up lemonades.” As a dietitian, I’m sure…