Hi there!! Most of you know that I have strong opinions on the societal beliefs about cholesterol, statins, how to lower cholesterol, etc. In a nutshell (if you’re new here) - I push against mainstream beliefs about cholesterol - aka “Lower total cholesterol is always...
Hello!! I’m continuing to share some of my go-to routines. This week: stress >> the routines I’ve found that best help me keep my nervous system regulated, manage stress - read: respond to it vs react to it, and help my body feel safe. First, I’d like to point...
Good Morning! In last weeks email, I shared several thoughts about the importance of routine. If you missed it (and routine is something you struggle to find or feel you’re lacking) go back and read it. Today + for the next few Sunday Wisdom’s, I will share some of my...
Good Morning! We are officially getting into the holiday season! I personally love it. BUT, I do know that it comes with some challenges when trying to live a healthy lifestyle - namely, it’s common this time of year to eat out more often, attend dinner parties at...
Happy Sunday! I get asked OFTEN: “If I don’t have a gluten allergy - do I really need to avoid gluten?” Short answer - “If you live in the U.S. - yes.” I specify “in the U.S.” because part of the reason many react to gluten is because of how processed it is before we...
Hello! You all know - I’m a big believer in quality - aka nutrient dense - food. You also know about me - balance is important. 2 things I coach often: 1- what you bring into your home // keep in your kitchen matters most! 2- eat at home more than you eat out. If...
Good morning! I hope you’re all having a peaceful weekend. Did you know? ONE night of poor sleep (not enough of it and/or poor quality) can give you the blood sugar of a Type 2 Diabetic the next day? **read that again** And you wonder why you crave sugar and carbs so...
Happy Sunday! I have received SO many questions about Ozempic - aka Semaglutide. Other brands you may have heard of are Wegovy, Saxenda, Rybelsus - to name a few. I am not here to convince you to take it or not to take it. Simply sharing an article (approx. 8 minute...
Good morning! You all know well by now that I “push” adequate protein intake A LOT. This applies whether you eat meat, vegetarian, plant-based, etc. No matter what your goals are - weight loss, longevity, better recovery from workouts, lowering // managing cholesterol...
Hi! As a Nutritionist - I get a TON of questions and hear a lot of concern around cholesterol numbers. There is so much fear around what many who practice western medicine call “high” cholesterol: when lab total cholesterol is 200+. At the sight of this single lab...