How much is enough?

How much is enough?

People often seek help in losing weight after trying a variety of weight loss approaches…calorie restriction, high workout days, low-fat and low-carbohydrate diets, vegetarianism, juice fasts, smoothie-only days, skipping meals. The story is the same. Men and women...
Community gratitude

Community gratitude

  I occupy a small space in the ever-growing world of nutrition and an even smaller space in the world of the Internet. For many of you, it is likely I will never hear your voice or see you in person. Yet your comments, your likes, your shares, and your feedback...
Inflammation – Friend or foe

Inflammation – Friend or foe

I recently attended a conference on inflammation. What caught my eye before signing up for the conference was the line-up of speakers. All were MDs or NDs recognized in their fields of healthcare…cardiology, oncology, psychiatry, hypertension and autoimmunity. Each...
Fall caldo verde

Fall caldo verde

During recent travels, I came upon a basic recipe for caldo verde. The popular Portuguese dish, known as green soup, is made from potatoes, kale, olive oil, and salt. This traditional blend of nutrient-rich ingredients makes caldo verde a warm and soothing soup on a...