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.

All the things I truly love and would buy over and over again. But that are also special enough to gift to those you love this season.

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.

My favorite breakfast when I don’t want eggs or a smoothie. This porridge is loaded with healthy fats and fiber from seeds. Be sure to add a scoop of your favorite collagen or protein powder to fuel your morning and prevent cravings later in the day.

These frozen roasted artichoke hearts are a quick and easy, fiber-rich weeknight side dish that I also love serving for a party appetizer with a garlic and lemon aioli for dipping. The best part? You don’t even have to defrost them.

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.

My postpartum thyroiditis diagnosis — symptoms to look for, treatment options, foods to consume or avoid to help your body recalibrate.