Benefits of Olive Oil
A quick one for this month – a great article on the many benefits of olive oil. Enjoy and have a wonderful August!
Practicing What I Preach
Ever wonder what yours truly does every day to maintain her own health? Here are some articles that discuss some of the good habits that I practice daily. Struggle to drink enough plain water? Try adding some lemon and reap the benefits! Over 40? Protein becomes a very crucial nutrient. Be sure to eat enough […]
Recipe Roundup: Brown Rice and Flax Pizza Crust
Need a gluten free pizza crust? Check out this option! If you are sensitive to onion and garlic, those ingredients can be replaced with various herbs. Enjoy the beginning of summer!
Weight Loss, Gut Health, and Food Addiction
This month brings a little of this and a little of that, basically some food for thought. Want the best success at weight loss? Keep your meals and your pattern of eating consistent day to day. Read the article here. Really, it’s that simple. Our bodies and minds love routine. Can that daily cup of […]
Recipe Roundup: Fresh Herb Frittata
An excellent choice for anyone looking for a delicious, protein rich meal. Click this link for the recipe. Please note that this recipe may have to be modified to be suitable for some gastro patients. Enjoy the spring weather and have a wonderful April.
Sedentary Life and More GLP-1 Complications – News for Those with Diabetes
If you have diabetes, physical activity is an absolutely critical part of maintaining your health and wellness. Research demonstrates that a sedentary lifestyle does nothing but harm. Physical Inactivity Drives Diabetes Complications And, unfortunately, the bad news about GLP-1 drugs keeps coming in. Their use has also been shown to cause several nutrient deficiencies. Micronutrient […]
Proper Health Care Isn’t Instagrammable
You won’t find me on Instagram. Nor on Tik Tok. Not even on Facebook. Why not? I am not an influencer or a content creator. I do not post information to get followers or likes. I am a licensed medical professional. I provide proper health care for my patients. There are specific dietary considerations for […]
New Things for the New Year
Here we are at the start of 2026! And with this New Year, I have a few new products and services to recommend, as well as an article about how current healthcare system dynamics cripple the provider/patient connection. Need a good lactose free (LF) yogurt? Fage Best Self, once limited to a 32 oz tub […]
Weight Regain Common Following Use of GLP-1 Drugs
The following article highlights how more than half the people who use GLP-1 drugs regain weight within a year. Article here. This is one of the reasons why I help clients manage their blood glucose and lose weight using dietary and lifestyle changes, rather than relying on medication. I have found more long-term success doing […]
Exercise “Snacks” Yield Great Benefits
For many of us with busy schedules, the idea of carving out time for physical fitness can be daunting. However, research is showing that even short bursts of exercise each day can yield incredible benefits. I discussed this issue in my blog back in March 2024 (see: Bite Sized Exercise, Maximum Benefits, 3/29/24), but thought […]