Food helps to keep your brain sharp and healthy. In the last brain power article I talked about the importance of good fats (short of a ketogenic diet, which is a topic for another day) and protective antioxidants for optimizing brain…
Nutrition Strategies to Have a Healthier, Better Functioning Brain As we head toward the holidays and our need to multi task torpedoes into high gear, I thought I’d write a bit about nutritional strategies to keep our brains healthy and…
Curried Cauliflower Soup Makes 10 cups (4-6 servings) This healthy, creamy soup is easy to make and filling and flavorful. A great way to get the anti-inflammatory benefit of turmeric! 1/3 cup raw cashews 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 1…
Should we care about inflammation? It doesn’t sound too sexy and it often goes unrecognized, but chronic inflammation is now known to be a key player in nearly every disease, including heart disease, cognitive disorders, cancer, arthritis, and autoimmune diseases, among…
The holiday season is upon us! It’s the time of year when so many of us want to deck the halls not only with holiday spirit but with rich meals, sweet desserts and alcohol. I typically get lots of inquiries…
Balsamic Cranberry Sauce with Caramelized Onions Active Time: 15 minutes Total time: 1 hour, 15 minutes Serves 12 (2 Tbsp per person) Perfect for the holidays, this is a refined sugar free alternative to the traditional, sweeter versions. It tastes…
Many of us, despite our best intentions and knowing better, often get derailed with our eating during the holidays – either consuming way too much or giving way to the sugar fiend. We might believe we’ll be missing out if…
Fall is officially here! With the change in season, many of us are typically more serious and goal oriented — ready to get down to business. Fall is also the time of year when I find it all too common in…
How many times have you found yourself ravenous mid morning or mid afternoon? And next thing you know you’re raiding the vending machine or the office candy jar or stopping at the convenience store. It’s hard to say no to…
Cold and flu season ramps up in February and I want staying healthy to be at the top of your list! So here are my top tips for using food and supplements to stay strong, avoid colds and flus, and enjoy a productive start to…
