I wrote in a blog post back in February about the Five Phases of food and how this ancient theory of Chinese medicine has really influenced how I eat and plan my meals (read that blog post here). The Five Phases follows closely with the seasons and adds in another …
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Take That Paleo, The Mediterranean Diet Wins Again!
Did you hear the news? A study in the New England Journal of Medicine found that the Mediterranean diet has once again been shown to help stave off heart disease and stroke – two major causes of death for men AND women (many of you women think only men are …
How To Create The Perfect Meal
As a culinary nutritionist, I get plenty of “what are you making for dinner tonight?” from friends, family and clients. I cook, a lot, because making and eating my own food matters to me, much more than ordering takeout or eating something processed and packaged. Of course there are times …
The Best Resolution You Can Promise Yourself
The holidays have come and gone, and I imagine that most of you feel a bit drained and melancholy. Gone are the parties, the celebrations, the togetherness and here to stay are the dark days of winter, the few extra pounds you might have gained and the lull of the …
A Food Diary Is The Key To Weight Loss
A nibble of this, a bite of that. Just a small glass of wine, or a few handfuls of potato chips. What’s the big deal, how many calories can that add up to anyway? Well, a lot, especially if you are trying to lose weight. When it comes to losing …