A huge thanks to Laura Baum RD, who helped me write this Learning Curve post! For this Learning Curve, we’re looking at sugar. I get so many questions about it that I want to break down the latest research, theories, and recommendations for you all just to dispel the confusion. So, here we go! What…
Cost benefit analysis isn’t just for business plans; it’s also for your life. I work a LOT, and when I go away, it’s usually with the kids or for work. So when my husband and I decided to take a very long-deserved trip together – no kids! – to New York City, I was STOKED! First…
“My naturopath told me I’m sensitive to these foods”, my client tells me, handing me a wallet-sized, laminated card. Wheat, dairy, eggs, celery, gluten, and about thirty other foods were listed. “I have no idea what to eat now” she says. “I’m intolerant to everything!” So many people get these ‘food intolerance/sensitivity’ tests, at $500-$700…
This post was sponsored by Butterball Easy Fresh. Spring is finally here, and if you’re like me, you’re ready to get outside for your workouts! Some of you might be training for an upcoming race, which means that it’s time to really refine what you eat to ensure optimal muscle building and healing after those tough…
Disclaimer: This blog post is my opinion. As with all of my diet reviews, the purpose of it is to examine the claims that the diet makes against the laws of physiology as well as the latest research. I’ve had a few requests to review the Fast Metabolism Diet, and once I took a two…
I know a lot of you have questions about thyroid and diet. What is the thyroid gland? The thyroid is a 1/2-3/4 oz, butterfly-shaped gland that’s located on the front of your neck. It’s an endocrine gland, which means that it secretes hormones directly into the blood (versus via a duct, if you want to…