Simple Strategies

Last month I shared two guiding principles for eating when you find yourself in the midst of a chaotic, stressful, or disorienting time...

Last July, two of my girlfriends and I went for a skinny dip in Lake Michigan on the evening of the full moon. We were the only 3 people...

Think “food rules” always means forcing and gripping? Think “permission” always means throwing in the towel and eating large or frequent...

With the warmer weather and the longer days clearly upon us, you may be feeling the excitement and anticipation of all activities unique...

When not made conscious, emotional triggers can sabotage the best of us. We might be going about our day feeling relatively well, then a...

Not long ago I returned from a pilgrimage of sorts for a Jungian psychology workshop/conference in the Peruvian Amazon. It was a big trip...

If you are even moderately plugged into the nutrition world then I am sure you know the Paleo Diet & Vegan Diet have pretty distinct...

On Saturday I taught the final module of my 4-month workshop series, The Healthy Woman. During this workshop, we discussed the importance...

Reflecting on my own eating history, I remember the anxiety that would accompany holiday gatherings. I’d feel so worried about what food was going to be available and wondered whether or not I’d be able to make it to the other side without having ruined my diet. Even with the best of intentions, I often found myself over-indulging in sugar by the end of the day and feeling frustrated afterwards. What an incredible amount of energy invested in eating. To give you a sense of ho

I was cleaning my apartment the other day and came across a list I wrote a handful of years ago I called The 5 Mantras of Self-Care. I...

Last holiday weekend was medicinal in so many ways. Along with a hike at Pine River (this stunning view below) Brandon and I managed to...

Food ruts. We all get in em’- myself included. Sure there are time you feel inspired to prep meals or are floating on the fluffy cloud of...

1.) Eat fermented foods - Include foods like raw sauerkraut, kombucha, or kimchee as a side to meals to keep the gut flora well populated...

As the amount of darkness increases each day, we have the opportunity to align our eating habits and self-care practices with Fall. Why...

I don’t know about you, but I love this time of year when the air starts to have a little more bite in the morning and evening. I feel...

A teacher once described Ayurveda as “the poetry of nutrition.” Next to ancient Chinese medicine, Ayurveda honors Nature’s naturally...

Feeling a sense of urgency…shallow breathing…tension…muscle contraction…knotty stomach. Anxiety Anxiety can be described as feeling...

I have to say, in the 4.5 years I have been supporting people in the area of nutrition and eating, I’ve noticed the most common...

Have you ever timed how long it takes you to get through a meal? Try it as an experiment. You may be shocked. 5 minutes? 10 minutes? 60...

One of my most cherished secrets for a great day involves my morning ritual. This single thing has had so much influence on the quality...