Eating With Your Children A Marathon, Not a Race

Eating with small children is hard. I mean, really, really hard. They whine. They complain. They drop food, spill food, dump food. They ask for 17 different things, usually just as you sit down, so you feel like you’re running a relay, not eating a meal. And now...

A Simple Guide to Sugars Is One Better Than Another?

When it comes to selecting your ingredient of choice to satisfy your sweet tooth, the options can seem a bit tricky and confusing. From tried and true favorites to this year’s sweetener of the season, each sugar has had its turn to be celebrated or scrutinized in the...

Alcohol Awareness From a Nutrition Perspective

Our bodies require certain nutrients to function properly. These nutrients are drawn from a variety of foods in our diet. However, those who drink alcohol in excess often fail to receive the nutrients their bodies need.  Research shows that moderate alcohol...

Is Tiger Nut A Nut?

In my work with clients, one of the external tools we often use is an elimination diet. For clients with a diagnosis of an autoimmune disease we may experiment with following the Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) for a period of time to reduce inflammation. While the AIP is...