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Coffee: a bioactive bean.

Taking a look at the benefits and possible negative side effects in your morning brew. This was originally posted to my Instagram account...

Can you meet your calcium needs with a dairy-free diet? Absolutely!

If you're cutting out dairy you might be wondering how you'll get enough calcium, but you're in luck. The dairy-free section of the...

Seeds: small servings pack a nutritional punch!

Eating just 2 to 3 tablespoons of seeds provides protein, healthy polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fat, and a variety of vitamins and...

Nightshades. To Eat, Or Not To Eat?

"Are nightshades bad?" is a question I often get from clients. Although no concrete evidence suggests that we need to avoid them, some...

Balance Your Omega-3 and Omega-6 Fats For Optimum Health

Have you ever heard or read about the fatty acids omega-3 & omega-6 and wondered: what are they? Or Are they good for me? In this post,...

Hidden Sugars in Your Morning Coffee

The World Health Organization recommends we consume less than 5% of our daily calories from added sugar. For a 2,000 calorie diet, that...

Nutritional Yeast: The Two Tablespoon Powerhouse

This fortified food is an excellent source of Vitamin B12 -- an essential nutrient which needs to be supplemented for anyone following a...