The Not-So-Secret Key to Health and Vitality that Health Professionals Want You to Know About Nearly every day I see a headline or social media post about a food, ingredient or chemical that’s supposedly the underlying cause of what’s “making us sick.” The story is typically sensationalized coming from misinterpreted data or an unqualified interpreterContinue reading “Seeing the Forest for the Trees”
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Are Artificial Sweeteners Safe?
Recent media headlines may have you rethinking your favorite diet drink or sugar-free gum, but is the hype legitimate? Is regular sugar any better for you? Let’s break it down… What are artificial sweeteners?1-4 Artificial sweeteners, also known as non-nutritive sweeteners, are exactly what their name implies. They’re natural or synthetic molecules that offerContinue reading “Are Artificial Sweeteners Safe?”
MSG: The magical seasoning that’s missing in your kitchen
When you hear MSG, what comes to mind? Processed, chemicals, toxic, headaches, intolerance, Chinese food …? If so, you’re not alone. MSG has been subject to decades worth of misinformation based on unsubstantiated evidence and, quite frankly, xenophobic fearmongering. What if I told you that MSG is not only used in Asian cuisine, but alsoContinue reading “MSG: The magical seasoning that’s missing in your kitchen“
Ditch the Detox: 10 Realistic Resolutions for a Healthy New Year
The holidays have come and gone. If you’re feeling a little less Merry and Bright, but more Dreary with pants a bit tight … that’s okay! There’s no need to punish yourself with a restrictive detox or cleanse. Below are 10 ways to feel back on track without sacrificing your wallet or your sanity. (1)Continue reading “Ditch the Detox: 10 Realistic Resolutions for a Healthy New Year”
To Fast, or Not to Fast?
What do Kourtney Kardashian, Halle Berry, and Moby all have in common? Well, besides their eight-digit net worth, they’re all promoters of intermittent fasting. Fasting for health reasons has gained a lot of attention recently. But is the hype merited? Is life in the fast lane right for you? Let’s break it down … HistoryContinue reading “To Fast, or Not to Fast?”
Nutrition, Exercise, and Mood: Tying it all together
This past Thursday was World Mental Health Day. Didn’t know? Read more about it here. In support of its cause to raise awareness and promote a conversation, I’m sharing what research shows about the role of nutrition and exercise in mental health care. I feel passionate about this field, and credit it towards my purposeContinue reading “Nutrition, Exercise, and Mood: Tying it all together”
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