With all of the talk about gluten free foods and celiac disease, it may have you asking a few questions. Questions like “Is a gluten free diet healthier?” or “Am I at risk for developing a gluten allergy?” are all great questions to ask, and will be addressed in this article. Celiac disease, also known […]
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Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Mood Disorders
Most of us associate the benefits of omega-3 fatty acids with heart disease; however, they are also emerging as an effective treatment for mood disorders such as major depression, postpartum depression, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. Since we cannot make our own omega-3s, we have to get them from food. Three types of omega-3s exist: DHA, […]
Super Foods for the New Year
Happy new year! I hope 2012 brings you happiness and good health. To start your year off, below are a few of my favorite super foods for 2012. 1. Brazil Nuts: a tree nut that is a great source of selenium and can help fight against cancer 2. Sardines: high in omega’3s and low in […]
The Gastrointestinal Tract: A Disordered Relationship
Although the majority of my clients are working on their relationship with food, I am finding many of them complaining of gastrointestinal distress; either with or without a formal diagnosis. The complaints range from mild acid reflux to full-blown Crohn’s disease and Collitis that require multiple medications. Within my practice, I have found several dietary […]
Benefits of Legumes
As we approach cold weather and the holiday season, you may be looking for healthy soup and hearty meal options that don’t include meat as the main source of protein. Look no further than legumes for your answer! Legumes are a type of vegetable with a seed pod, which include beans, lentils, peanuts, and peas. […]
Vegetable of the Month for November: Greens
As the weather gets colder and indoor activities become more common cooking moves up on the list of activities–so why not explore all the different varieties of greens! Greens include any type of cabbage where the green leaves do not form a compact head. Collard, mustard, kale, swiss chard, and broccoli rabe are all different […]
What is your Food Identity?
When thinking about what I wanted to write about this month I thought about what themes have been coming up in my private practice–lately I have been finding myself asking my clients to think about what their food identity was. Most of my clients had a very difficult time with this question. We all have […]
Benefits of Bananas
Everyone loves a good banana whether it’s in a cereal bowl or dipped in peanut butter. They certainly have a reputation of being high in potassium and fiber–but do they have any other hidden talents? Here are 3 benefits of bananas you may want to think about… 1. Bananas will improve your mood–well, sort of. […]