5 Reasons to Go Gluten-Free Today
| May 4, 2012 | Posted by Cassandra under Gluten-Free, health warnings |
The phrase “gluten-free” seems to be everywhere these days. There are blogs and websites, books and magazines, gluten-free bakeries and menus. Gluten-free (GF) is even said to be the fastest growing grocery category today. With all the talk, you may be wondering if you should eliminate gluten from your diet, too. I put together the…
Cream of Greens Soup
| May 3, 2012 | Gluten-Free, Recipes |
Remember that bunch of kale or collards or chard that you bought last time you were at the store because you know how good they are for you? Remember how you brought it home and how it sat in the produce drawer until you finally threw it out muttering about how you wouldn’t do that…
6 Easy Tips to Boost Your Energy
| March 24, 2012 | Energy, Weight Management |
Most of us want more energy. When clients come to me, they’re often complaining of feeling worn out, fatigued and sluggish. They’re usually relying on stimulants (coffee, sugar, energy drinks) to get through their day. Low energy is frequently the driving force that brings people to nutritional counseling in the first place. Caffeine and Sugar:…
Is Your Olive Oil Tainted?
| February 10, 2012 | Fats, health warnings |
Everyone knows that olive oil is fabulously healthy for you — but only if you are getting the real thing. The problem: U.S. labeling laws don’t seem to mean much, and even if the bottle says “from Italy” or “Extra Virgin” it might not be either of those things. Unscrupulous manufacturers often pass off inferior or…
Bone Broth For Your Bones … And More!
| January 1, 2012 | Nutrients, Recipes |
Aching Joints My brother called the other day to say he has joint pain in his knees and elbows, especially after a day of hard work. He and his wife live on large piece of property in the country, so digging post-holes and splitting fire wood are common chores. Achy joints are at best an…
How to Heal After Surgery
| November 8, 2011 | Posted by Cassandra under Illness, Nutrients, Supplements |
When my mother had a major spinal fusion operation earlier this year, she wanted to know how to support herself nutritionally. She was particularly concerned about the long term effects of anesthesia. Lynne Conde RN. faculty member Bauman College of Nutrition, offers the following tips: Ask the anesthesiologist to use drugs which…
Weight Loss Tip: Small Bites are Best
| November 5, 2011 | Posted by Cassandra under Counseling, Weight Management |
Here is an idea for you if you are trying to lose weight. Use a small plate and a small fork. Research shows that the larger the plate the more we serve ourselves and the more we eat. One client says he switched to a smaller plate which resulted in slower eating and smaller portion…
Omega 3 Fats and Your Healthy Brain
| September 26, 2011 | Posted by Cassandra under Fats, Supplements |
Are you confused by the buzz about omega-3 fats? Wondering why you need them? And what about omega-6′s, do you need those as well? As in many things nutrition related, balance is the key. Optimal brain health and functioning is dependent upon a healthy ratio between the anti-inflammatory omega-3s and the inflammaroty omega-6 fatty acids as…
Vitamin D – How Low is Yours?
| September 26, 2011 | Posted by Cassandra under Supplements, Weight Management |
It may sound surprising, but most people in the U.S. suffer from a deficiency of vitamin D making it one of the most common health conditions in the country. If you live in a northern city like Portland or if you are diligent in applying sunscreen, you may be deficient too. Current research is showing…
Nutrition and Food Rehab
| September 24, 2011 | Posted by Cassandra under Counseling, Depression |
Did you know some foods are almost as addictive as cocaine? In his book The End of Overeating, Dr. David Kessler M.D., cites an experiment in which animals could earn either cocaine or a sugar/corn oil solution by pressing a lever with their noses. These industrious little rodents worked nearly as hard to get sugar as…
