Hi Friends, I am going to be starting a new session of group nutrition coaching starting November 1st (think: post-Halloween candy hehe) and taking you through the holiday months! Meetings will be about all things weight loss and the thyroid. We will discuss holiday eating, and more. An e-mail will be sent out this weekend […]
More and more people are becoming aware of their vitamin D status, and some are noticing they do not have optimal levels of vitamin D. I consider optimal vitamin D ranges to be 50 -70 ng/dl. Low vitamin D levels are more prevalent in those with autoimmune conditions as our digestive system may not be […]
It pains me to admit I have always struggled with social anxiety. It ebbs and flows. When I am busy, distracted, surrounded by familiar faces, or exercising more heavily I feel I never have anxiety. Another thing I have noticed is that when I drink kombucha, I have much less anxiety. I felt it was […]
What we can’t see won’t hurt us, right? Not so much. Pesticide residues are lurking on the leaves and skin on many conventional produce items. Well, what’s the deal with pesticides in food, and how do pesticides affect thyroid health? Pesticides Disrupt the Endocrine System Pesticides are known endocrine disruptors. “Thyroid disease is common, and […]
I have been trying to clean up my personal care products for a while now. Slowly, but surely, every time I run out of one, I try to replace it with a toxin-free more natural alternative. The problem is trying to find products that are natural and actually work well! I don’t like the idea […]
I love coffee… As I sit here writing this, I am drinking some tasty coffee. And, I know many of you love your coffee, too. I get a lot of questions about whether or not coffee is healthy. And, how does coffee relate to thyroid health? I will answer these questions today! Is Coffee Healthy? […]
How do we know if we are truly getting better or feeling better? Hypothyroid or hyperthyroid symptoms can be vague and hard to pin-point, or may seem normal because they are mild yet, numerous and constant. I often have patients who don’t know if they are getting better or not until we track their symptoms. […]
Healthiest and sugar should not be two words used in the same sentence! But, I like a little something sweet from time to time, and want to choose something that is going to be a healthier option for me. I have made a little list of my top 5 healthiest sugars. I get questions about […]
Health and nutrition has always been much more to me than calories in and calories out. I value low stress, happiness, exercise, being outdoors, hydration, sleep, vitamin/mineral status all as important parts of acheiving the best health possible. I suppose you can say I have always been a little bit of a health “nut” even […]
One of my latest recipe videos for an easy basil pesto. In this variation of my favorite basil pesto, I use walnuts instead of pine nuts and lots of fresh basil. If you are dairy free, you can use cashews instead of the romano cheese that I use. Gluten free as well! I like to […]