Fall is officially here, the days are getting shorter, they are getting colder, and holy cow, do I have less time to cook! As a graduate student, who also works, who also sees Health Coaching clients, who also has pets, who also tries to exercise and clean up a home everyday, and who has mostly …
Kabocha Squash: The Squash You Didn’t Know You Were Missing
Several years ago, I was perusing through the isles of the local natural foods store when I came across an odd looking vegetable in the produce section. It looked like a cross between a pumpkin and an acorn squash. Upon closer examination of this UFO (unidentified food object), I learned that it was …
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Veggie of the week: Bok Choy
What comes to mind when you hear the phrase “eat your leafy greens?” The average person may associate leafy greens with kale, spinach or broccoli, but there are so many other fantastic green vegetables that offer the same (if not more) benefits. Bok Choy, also known as Pakchoi or Chinese cabbage, …
Fighting Inflammation with Ginger
Inflammation is the body’s natural response to outside threats such as stress, infection or toxic chemicals. Over time however, immune cells may start to overreact and inflammation may work against us rather than with us. Too much inflammation can harm the gut, joints, heart, lungs, gums and skin. …
Late Night Eating
Sometimes it’s hard to resist having a late night snack right before bed. Maybe you ate dinner hours ago and are craving something salty or sweet, and just have to have a little something before you go to sleep. However, doing so can have some negative effects on your body such as weight gain or …
Tasty Turmeric: Your Spicy Friend
Bored of the old salt and pepper? Looking to spice up your life? Need some anti-inflammatory and immune boosting power? Then it might be time to give turmeric a try! Turmeric is spice that is often found in Indian dishes. Known for its mustard-yellow hue, this spice has a slightly bitter and spicy …
Should I Worry About High Cholesterol?
The CDC reports that nearly 94 million U.S. adults ages 20 or older have what would be considered borderline high cholesterol. The thing about having high cholesterol is that most people don’t present with any signs or symptoms, so you may never know unless you visit your doctor. Cardiovascular …
How Can You Consume Enough Calcium Without Dairy?
In modern-day, there are many people who either are allergic to dairy products or avoid eating them for a variety of reasons. These reasons could range from a lactose intolerance or maldigestion, the choice of eating only plant-based, being against the consumption of animal products, and …