Let’s talk about choosing supplements and determining the ones your body truly needs to function optimally. Supplements should be personalized to your own unique needs. And you need to reassess their effectiveness often. I suggest every 3 months.

The holiday season is in full swing with parties abound. And with parties, comes alcohol. I believe we have to be realistic in our approach to drinking and set ourselves up to support our bodies as best we can should we choose to partake.

We want yearly labs because they can show us what’s happening under the hood before chronic disease and overt symptoms develop. Moreover, what your doctor may consider normal, isn’t usually functionally optimal.

There are very few plant-based sources for complete protein and soy is one of them. It’s also a great source of gut-boosting probiotics and promotes bone health.

70% OF YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM LIVES IN THE GUT.

This is why it’s so important to support gut health every day, but especially when we’re down for the count and fighting an infection.

There is definitely a time and a place for an in-depth supplement protocol, but too often I find my clients over-supplementing with all the things. Here are my top-5 supplements for everyday health.

One of the first questions I get from a new client is if they have to go dairy free. And to their surprise, my answer isn’t definitive one way or the other — it depends. Here’s my take on why you should or shouldn’t avoid dairy, and best practices if you choose to consume it.

Learn how magnesium can improve your overall health, hormones, and mood. It’s the ultimate relaxation mineral and one I recommend to virtually every client. I share foods rich in magnesium as well as the supplements in the form of magnesium glycinate, citrate, and threonate.

Pregnancy favorites from clothing to supplements, plus a few thoughts on my changing body, working out and going with the ebbs/flows.

It’s not necessarily about drinking enough water, it’s what the water is composed of that makes the biggest difference in terms of how your body is able to hydrate.

5 Common Cravings & How to Support Them | Cravings are our body’s way of telling us that it needs something — a vitamin, mineral, more stomach acid, or another nutrient like fat, carbs, and protein. Cravings can also simply mean we need to eat MORE. Food equals energy after all, and there are times when we just need more of it.

If your smoothies are generally lackluster and failing in the deliciousness department — I’ve got you covered. After years of learning the hard way, here’s what I’ve discovered in terms of building the perfect smoothie when it comes to flavor, nutrition, and satiety.