Dating is exciting — whether you are going on a first date with someone new or spending some quality time with your significant other. You get all dressed up, the butterflies in your stomach start to flutter, and you cannot… read more
Nutrition
7 Must-Have Cookbooks for All Skill Levels!
When I went on maternity leave with my first son 16 years ago, I had planned on learning to cook. Let’s just say, I failed miserably! So, in 2021 I plan on really cooking, like the kind where the smell… read more
Step Into Non-Dairy Territory With Different Milk Options!
When we were young, many of us had parents that would not let us leave the dinner table without finishing a glass of whole milk. “It’ll give you strong bones,” they said. Now the tables have turned. The days where… read more
Flavored Waters: Fabulous or Fallacy?
Hydration is one of the foundations of good health. You can survive about eight weeks without food, but only about a week (in comfortable conditions) without water. Mild dehydration can cause fatigue, anxiety, headaches and hunger, while long-term dehydration can… read more
Reap the Benefits of Carrots for Humans and Dogs!
There are very few foods that are good for both humans and their best friends, dogs. Carrots happen to be one of them! The benefits of carrots apply to both dogs and their owners! Let's learn more. Carrots are one… read more
Pesky Pesticides: Should We Be Avoiding Conventional Produce?
I frequently get asked, “is organic worth the extra money?” by clients who are concerned about the potential effects of pesky pesticides on health. As with most nutrition topics, my answer is: “It depends!” The organic food market continues to… read more
The Secret Weapon for Health and Beauty: Baobab Fruit
You know the tree that this fruit is harvested from, but you likely don’t know the fruit itself. We’re talking about baobab fruit from the baobab tree. Movies like the “Lion King,” and the Tree of Life at Disney’s Animal… read more
What is Lychee, and How Do You Eat It?
With a red, rough outer skin, a white, almost shiny surface beneath, and a sweet, slightly tart flavor, lychee is a certainly a unique fruit. But what is lychee? Native to China, lychee’s cultivation dates back as far as 2,000… read more
Protein Powder vs. Natural Protein: Which is the Superior Source?
Our hunter-gatherer ancestors recognized the importance of protein in the diet and went to great lengths to hunt and fish natural sources of the valuable nutrient. Lucky for us, sourcing protein has become much easier. We can bring home pre-butchered… read more
Pros and Cons of Soy: Should You Add It to Your Diet?
Soy is a high-protein and nutritional food source derived from soybeans. According to Livestrong.com, the legume is cholesterol-free and low in fat, plus it can be used as a replacement for animal-based proteins and is found in a number of… read more
