Here’s to the 2022 “Roaring Twenties” vibe we thought we’d get before the world fell apart after New Year’s Eve two years ago. It’s been a heck of a tumultuous ride, and along the way perhaps you’ve gained the “COVID-19.” Many have stopped exercising due to fear of catching COVID,...
I’ll never forget standing in front of the gluten free baked goods section at Whole Foods when it first opened several years ago. I literally started crying in the aisle. That’s what living more than a decade without choices will do. Thankfully, being gluten free is so much better now,...
Going gluten free almost 20 years ago changed my life and restored my health. I feel better now than in my twenties, but that doesn’t mean it’s the right choice for everyone. Numerous misconceptions surround gluten. Two decades ago, it wasn’t chic or trendy to be gluten free. Nowadays, the...
Have you thought about being a vegetarian or vegan, but haven’t been able to commit to a life without meat? Perhaps you’ve read the mounting evidence about the benefits of a plant-based diet (now sometimes called “plant-forward”) and decided to take the plunge. Then you think, “Wait… no more In-n-Out...
Have you made your travel plans yet? If you're lucky enough to get a rental car, you just might be on your way to an awesome summer vacay. Or perhaps you're even flying to parts unknown, feeling brave and adventurous as the world opens up. Vacation eating can pose the same...
The first wave of vaccines has arrived – the end of the tunnel is in sight! Yet we’re expecting another pandemic wave after New Year’s and we’re still being asked to socially distance and wear masks. Like many, I’ve experienced significant anxiety, especially after recently being exposed to a COVID-positive...
Thanksgiving is coming… what a great time to express gratitude for the abundance on our table and in our lives. Some of us aren’t feeling particularly grateful though, perhaps suffering from pandemic panic or seasonal stress. But what if you can eat your way to happiness? You may have heard of “SAD,”...
Recess is over… and now it’s time to get back to class! In last month’s column, we went over basic guidelines for healthy meals, emphasizing the importance of optimal nutrition for academic performance. For Part 2, I have more strategies to help your kids eat healthier. I’m also going to address...
It’s time for your kids to go back to school! OK… so they’re probably still in your house, just Zooming math or English on the computer instead of playing games or checking out Tik Tok videos. How can you feed your kids the right foods and keep them focused during...
Summer barbeques are something COVID can’t take away from us! We can still get together with a small group of family or friends, sit outside at a social distance, and eat delicious food. The smell of burgers on the grill (veggie burgers can smell good, too!), a margarita swishing in...
