Why I Don’t Recommend a Vegan Diet
Vegan diets carry an undeserved health glow. Some people believe that going vegan can help reduce the risk of chronic diseases, especially heart disease. While some studies do support…
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Berberine: A Natural Way to Support Your Heart in Menopause
Heart disease is a top cause of death among women. The risk increases during menopause for several reasons, an important one being lower estrogen levels.1
Estrogen supports heart…
7 Tools for Monitoring Your Health & Wellness Goals
Tracking and monitoring your progress is critical for improving your health and wellness goals. Information about things like food intake, fitness, sleep patterns, and stress provide…
If I Am Going Dairy Free, Do I Need Extra Calcium?
There’s a long-standing myth that dairy is the best place to get your calcium. So are you at risk for a deficiency if you’re intolerant to dairy? Does ditching dairy mean you…
Top 15 Foods to Fight Inflammation
Inflammation can be your best friend or worst enemy. When you cut your finger, your immune system immediately kicks into gear, releasing chemical messengers that increase blood flow to…
How to Curb Sugar Cravings
No wonder you’re craving sugar—it’s impossible to escape! Not only is it in the sugary drinks, processed foods, and snacks you see advertised and sold everywhere,…
How to Build a Balanced Meal: Eat by the Plate
Putting the right food on your plate is crucial to reducing hunger between meals, creating steady and sustained energy, and burning fat for fuel. Contrary to popular belief, carbs are not…
How Blood Sugar Levels Affect Heart Health
Heart disease is the leading cause of death among women in the United States. In 2020, almost one in five deaths among women occurred from heart disease.1
Numerous factors contribute to…
Which Supplements Are Best for Menopause?
If you think menopause means saying goodbye to your sex drive, a healthy weight, and all the pleasures that life brings… I’m about to open up a whole new world for you. …
Are Nightshades Causing Your Inflammation?
You’ve ditched dairy, gone without gluten, said goodbye to soy and other Hi-FI ingredients—but you’re still experiencing symptoms. What gives?
While you…
8 Ways to Make Your Salad Less Boring & More Fun
Salads are one of my favorite ways to eat by the plate and incorporate my magic trifecta of lean protein, healthy fats, and fiber. But they often get a bad rap as a sad “diet” food.…
5 Things You Need to Know About Fermented Foods
As a nutrition expert, you’d think that I would embrace fermented foods with open arms. In fact, it took me a while to get used to the idea. It started with a whole lot of, “Ick!”…
