Introduction That heavy winter stew doesn’t sound as good as it did two weeks ago, does it? As the days stretch longer and the frost finally retreats, your body begins its own internal 'spring cleaning,' signaling a natural move away from the heavy, insulating comfort foods of winter toward something a bit more vibrant. While our bodies needed the heavier foods in the colder months to support us, with warmer temperatures upon us, it’s time to explore how to make a transition

People often think of vitamin C supplements and hand sanitizer when cold and flu season arrives. Did you know that there might be a more powerful approach for boosting the immune system that doesn’t involve supplements, but is all about your gut? The Gut-Immunity Connection You might be surprised to hear that about 70% of your immune system is found in your digestive tract. If you think about it, everything you eat and drink passes through this tube, and therefore, it plays a

As we transition into spring, this is the perfect time to start thinking about adding more seasonal leafy greens to our diet. Although...

Introduction One of the most common questions I get this time of the year is what to eat or take as a supplement to help improve immunity...

The holidays are a time for indulgence, but they can overwhelm digestion. Rich foods, heavy meals, and irregular holiday eating patterns...

Introduction Over the past 10 years in private practice as a dietitian, I have seen hundreds of people with digestive symptoms and...

Have you ever stopped to think about what it really means to be healthy? So many articles and books are written about health and diet,...