Green food recipes straight from the garden…
…Or straight from the farmers' market if your spinach and lettuce plants are as miniscule as mine are in late May. Last month I shared [...]
Green food recipes – smoothies for spring!
I field a lot of questions from clients about how to incorporate more green foods into their diet. I love these inquires because green vegetables are some [...]
Spring clean your body
If you're like most people, you're probably planning to spring clean your home in the next few weeks. But have you thought about spring cleaning your [...]
Fast foods can worsen asthma, hay fever and eczema
Vegetable and fruits are our true "fast foods." Man-made fast foods should be avoided like the plague! In fact, I do not even consider them "foods." Not only can [...]
Spice up your holidays for better health!
Spices have been used for millennia to create culinary delights and for medicinal purposes. Spices are best used fresh, but can be saved by drying. [...]
Eat low GI and GL foods for weight loss
Carbohydrates are the primary source of fuel for the body and the brain. But not all carbohydrates are created equal. Complex carbohydrates are digested more [...]
Debunking popular diet myths
If you’re one of the millions of Americans on a diet, you know how difficult it can be to shed extra weight – and keep [...]
Are you an aspiring raw foodie?
Raw foods diets seem to be all the rage nowadays. Pick up any trendy magazine and you’re likely to find an article touting the benefits [...]
Is gluten making you sick?
Gluten is a mixture of proteins found in wheat, barley, rye; and in oats when there is cross contamination with wheat. Gluten gives dough that [...]
Why you should avoid antacids
Antacids are big business. In fact, they are among the most widely prescribed drugs in the United States. Consumers spend a whopping $20 billion each [...]