Health Concerns

Posts in this section discuss specific links between certain health conditions and what you eat or consume. As a health coach, education is an important component of my approach -- though I stress that serious conditions always require the professional advice of a physician.

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…

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.

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?

Eat Naturally Gluten Free

Naturally Gluten Free

Do you have a gluten sensitivity or are you just curious about trying gluten free on for size? There’s a brand new cookbook out by my friend Chef Olivia Dupin, a wonderful cook and graduate of the CIA.

Fifty Shades of Kale Cooking Class!

kale-burger

If ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ turned you on, just wait until you experience ’50 Shades Of Kale’! Join me February 4, 2013 from 6:15-10:15 pm at the Institute of Culinary Education on a journey of this leafy, vitamin-rich wonder…

Final Call! A Fun Getaway to Release Stress



Happy Friday All! Just a quick reminder about our upcoming retreat next week, if you’re looking for some R&R. My good friend Meghan Kleinschmidt and her team at Natural Soul are hosting an awesome “Cape Escape” Personalized Weekend Retreat at Victorian Cape May’s Angel Of The Sea Bed & Breakfast from January 25-27, 2013. The [...]