Is Skipping Meals Bad?
A client recently sent me her diet journal, and her guilt was obvious. On one particular day, she ate breakfast…
Mushrooms: A Tasty Way to Get Your Vitamin D
Eating mushrooms can be a reliable and tasty way to get the vitamin D that’s essential to our bones, our…
When Fiber is Actually Sugar
There’s something fishy going on when it comes to food labeling these days, and it has to do with fiber.…
Help Your Heartburn Before it Starts
Heartburn. Acid reflux. Gas. Bloating. Whether you’re experiencing any of these symptoms after a celebratory over-indulgence or on a daily…
The Biggest Myth About Supplementation
It’s not what you think. Remember the last time you took an antibiotic? You had an infection of some kind—perhaps…
What Is ‘Flour’ and Why it Matters to Your Health
Have you ever noticed a food product that lists “flour” as the first ingredient? Does it matter to you? It…
My Gluten Story and What Saved the Day
A couple of years ago while dining in Lake George NY I ordered a gluten-free pizza that could have ruined…
Are You Absorbing Your Calcium?
Calcium carbonate. Calcium citrate. Calcium ascorbate. Did you know these supplements are each suited to different health concerns? As a…
Why Keto Isn’t Working for You
In my practice, I often get clients who arrive saying they’ve tried a ketogenic diet but have had disappointing results.…
Infection Risk Reduction: Supporting Immunity
From a nutritional perspective, there are four concepts that support the immune system in its work protecting us from infection:…