We took the dogs for a nice, muddy hike today. The sun is shining and the temperature is finally warming up, so we decided to get out...

We love Mexican food at our house! Before making the necessary lifestyle changes to reverse my autoimmune disease, we would eat out at...

Could you remove your eyes, carry them around in your pocket with you all day, and still be able to see? It seems ridiculous to think...

We are obsessed with calories. Hey, I’m as guilty as the next guy. I spent years thinking and worrying about calories. I would slowly...

I get a lot of requests for simple, healthy dinner ideas. Most of us have breakfast and lunch covered, but dinner seems to be in a...

I once read that “disease enters through the mouth.” I’m not sure where this originated, but it’s striking and true. All the chronic...

As a dietitian, I'm frequently asked how I feel about certain diets.  Keto?  Low Carb? Vegan? Low Fat?  Weight Watchers? Calorie...

Who doesn't love a good snack? I personally love snacking on salty, crunchy foods, so things like tortilla chips and granola are a...

As a dietitian, a large part of my day is spent talking to people: patients, co-workers, family members, and friends. All different...

We're more than halfway through 2019! I sent these tips out at the beginning of the year and they are still relevant today! It's never...

Did you know your eyes can be a window to your chronic disease risk? A nutrition focused physical exam can uncover issues long before...

It's well-known that sugar fuels inflammation and inflammation is the root cause of all chronic disease. Autoimmune diseases are...

Holidays can be challenging if you're trying to create a healthy lifestyle for yourself. At this time last year, I was following a full...

November is National Diabetes Month. There’s no better time to discuss the facts about diabetes than right before the holidays! ...

I can't remember where I heard that title, but it struck me as perfect when thinking about lifestyle change. We humans are very set in...

October 7-13, 2018 is National Mental Illness Awareness Week. Hippocrates said, “it is more important to know what sort of person has a...

I've been a registered dietitian for 17 years, and have just been introduced to functional nutrition over the past year after struggling...

I am guilty of, at one time, claiming that nutritional supplements were a waste of money. I've said more than once that using...

When you're first diagnosed with a chronic disease, or have been told you need to make some lifestyle changes or you'll develop a chronic...

Snacking can definitely be a part of your healthy meal plan and I encourage some healthy snacks every day! When changing your lifestyle,...