Monthly Insights
Dietary Collagen: Help or Hype? (May 2020)
Too often, I see water, other beverages, and bone broth being praised that they contain collagen. Of course, collagen protein powder is now being sold, too. I was in Japan on a cycling trip 6 years ago when I had my first exposure to edible collagen. It was served as one of the courses and […]
The Grocery Store and the COVID-19 Outbreak (April 2020)
For many of us, the grocery store is a stressful and anxiety-provoking process. It can be overwhelming asking yourself questions such as what do I want to buy? What is “safe” for me buy? When can I go without many people filling the store or parking lot? Are people looking at what is in my […]
The Truth about Intermittent Fasting (March 2020)
If I had a coin for each time a new diet trend hit the scene, I would have a lot of change in my pocket. Intermittent fasting is a trend that promises longer life, improved health, decreased inflammation in the body and full-body transformation. The practice of intermittent fasting involves significant caloric reduction with periods […]
Vitamin B-12 and Your Body (February 2020)
How often do you see a bottle of B-12 in the pharmacy or grocery store stating that it will give you energy? More brain power? At the checkout of the pharmacy, I recently saw one that had jellybeans in it as a joke. Even so, the message was still clear; Vitamin B-12 and our energy […]
Why you gain belly fat after menopause (and why it’s ok) (January 2020)
A common question by many women is: “how come I gain belly fat after menopause?” This article written by my colleague Jessi Haggerty, RD of The Body Love Project and her article will explain the reason. This article has been republished with Jessi Haggerty, RD of The Body Love Project with her permission. In my […]
The Latest Trend Du Jour: Celery Juice (December 2019)
Yes, that’s right, we have another fad. Celery juice is a hot topic recently being promoted as a “miracle food” all over social media, grocery stores, and farmer’s markets. Celery is a very hydrating food. If you struggle with consuming enough hydrating liquids, celery could be supportive to serve this need. Celery contains various vitamins […]
Real Food, Fake Food (November 2019)
Having a practice in California, and more specifically Beverly Hills, where people comment that individuals appear “fake,” I hear clients, non-clients, and people I meet speak about food choices that they make. It seems that the abundance of “fake food” is prevalent here, and everywhere, as there are no shortage of quick-fix powders or supplement […]