Amazing Health Benefits of Cruciferous Veggies

No matter what type of diet plan or advice you follow, there are likely a few common principles that you’ll notice. One of these principles is heavy reliance on veggies. Broccoli always seems to find its way to the top of the preferred foods list in most all plans, and for very good reason! Upon […]Read More »

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When Being Bad Feels So Good- How to Improve Your Willpower

Why do we sometimes find it so difficult to follow practices that we’ve known to have benefited us in the past? Or, why is it that people frequently tell me they’ve chosen to eat a certain food, even though they routinely feel physically ill after they’ve consumed it? These questions really perplexed me, so I […]Read More »

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Why Everyone Needs More Probiotics

Although I’m not a supplement pusher, I do believe that there are a select few supplements that everyone can gain benefit from. Probiotic supplements and foods are one of them, especially if you have been on antibiotics (even if it was a long time ago). You might wonder why we “need” supplements of any sort, considering our […]Read More »

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Self-Care And Emotional Overeating

Self-care often gets overlooked and under prioritized, especially during this time of year. It’s now, more than ever that you will reap the benefits by taking small steps to give your mind and body what it needs to deal with the high level of stress that comes with the holidays. Make this year different. Instead […]Read More »

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Are Nightshade Vegetables and Spices Bad For You?

I have gotten this question quite alot lately. Friends and patients ask “What’s this I hear about inflammation and tomatoes being bad? I shouldn’t even eat tomatoes? WTF- is nothing safe to eat anymore!?”  Hold up, I hear you. Here is the answer in short: The nightshades vegetables family includes sweet and hot peppers, all […]Read More »

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