Why Buy Organic?
I read Omnivore’s Dilemma back in 2007 or 2008 when I was still in college. I found it fascinating, as organic food was still quite a new concept to me. I remember thinking it would give me the answer as to whether or not we […]
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Keep It Simple, Stupid. (KISS)
As an engineer a mentor taught me something that still sticks with me today, the KISS principle. Many of the best engineering designs and solutions come from this principle: Keep It Simple, Stupid. Since starting my career as a nutritionist, I’ve taught from a place […]
6 Must-have products for a low-tox home
“I can’t ever clean with her around because I don’t like her to be around the chemicals” A mom-friend of mine said this one day when I was out to lunch with a group of friends. I am very careful to not offer advice to […]
What do Bone Broth, Overnight Oats, and Kombucha all have in common (part 2)?
We all need whole grains, or we should never eat grains of any kind – it’s a huge debate in the nutrition world lately. Those who believe that humans should never eat grains believe this because grains and legumes were not a part of our […]
Things I learned from mold illness (that anyone will benefit from!)
I’m finally on the recovery side of my mold journey, and I’m happy to share more details if you would like to hear or have questions, but for now, here are some great things that I’ve learned along the way! 1. Supplements can be great. […]
You Can Change the World with Your Fork
It’s easy for me to get up on my soap box when it comes to healthy living, food and the environment – and I really believe all of these things are intricately connected. I can go on and on about real food, the difference between […]
3 Tips for Everyone to Sleep Better
Summertime. I have such wonderful memories of summertime as a kid. Playing in the yard catching fireflies in the cool summer night air while the adults would hang out and drink wine on the porch. Falling asleep to the sounds of crickets outside my window. Waking up […]
4 “Weird” Healthy Habits to Try Today
Although I’m on a mission to make natural living and whole foods the norm – and not the “weird” thing my family does, here are some habits that are even more unusual than eating greens for breakfast or using coconut oil as a moisturizer.
3 Things to Know When Choosing a Sunscreen
Now that it’s unofficially summer, and we are all spending more time outside, I thought I’d quickly tackle some facts and tips when it comes to sunscreen. There is more to think about than just getting the highest SPF you can buy and making sure […]