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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

We all think about them. We all have them. Some of us even know how to give into them. But what exactly is a craving and what should we do about it? According to Webster’s Dictionary, a craving is an intense, urgent, or abnormal desire or longing. Cravings are certainly intense and need to be addressed […]

As the July 4th weekend comes and goes I am reminded that summer is here and I can again find my favorite fruits to savor. Just this weekend I was able to get my first taste of peaches and plums for the season…a great opportunity to remind my readers that they have so much more […]