Food, Nutrition & Health

Posts in this category focus on the interplay between food, nutrition and health - including how dietary changes can positively impact medical conditions. As always, the information provided here is for educational purposes and not a replacement for consulting your own physician prior to making any changes.

Healthy Memorial Day Menu

burgers-kale-cherry-chipotle

Start your summer fun by planning your Memorial Day weekend menu today! There is no reason why your cookout can’t be full of healthy yet delicious fare with all the dishes people know and love…

Jamie Oliver’s TED Prize Wish

Food Revolution Day

Sharing powerful stories from his anti-obesity project in Huntington, W. Va., Jamie Oliver makes the case for an all-out movement to teach every child about food. See how you can get involved for Food Revolution Day…

Über-Superfoods

Turmeric = Superfood

I’ve talked about the health wonders of superfoods – highly nutritious foods that come with a host of vitamins, minerals along with special healing compounds. But some superfoods are even more “super” than others, I’ll refer to them as “Über-Superfoods”!

What’s Bugging You?

Herbs and Natural Foods For Intestinal Health

Our guts are an ecosystems of good and bad bacteria, but what happens when bad bacteria or fungi take over? In this post, I’ll cover the natural foods that fight germs — and thus get you started towards better intestinal wellbeing…

What Are Primary & Secondary Foods?

Primary and Secondary Foods Explained

I extensively studied the traditional aspects of nutrition and exercise as well as all the other factors that impact well-being – including the impact of your emotional and spiritual state… so I want you to explore the concept of primary and secondary foods.

Could It Be Orthorexia?

Orthorexia Explained

Most people working in the health field have some familiarity with disorders such as anorexia, bulimia, and emotional overeating, but few could imagine that there is another disorder on the horizon that could tax to your time and mind, and have potential health implications as well.

Superbowl Without The Super Calories

Healthy Treats For Your Superbowl Party

With the final NFL postseason game coming up this weekend, it’s time to dust off two healthy recipes perfect for your get-together. Who says that healthy + tasty can’t go together?

Best Foods for Bone Health

Leafy Greens For Bone Health

Many health experts say that dairy isn’t the answer when it comes to building stronger bones while others still give a thumbs up to dairy along with other foods. So what’s the answer?