The change of seasons in New England is more than just a temperature shift. The days grow shorter, and with that, our body clock adjusts. We may find our sleep to be more restless or fitful, our skin drier than usual, and our bowel movements may become irregular. Our energy may be increased, even leading … Continue reading Boosting Autumn Energy and Mood, 3 Ways
Sleep and eating habits, if only we could separate the two. Many of my clients who complain of sleep issues, such as restless nights or working the night shift, have issues with blood sugar control or are overweight. Earlier this week, I wrote a post about our natural body clock and how this can influence … Continue reading Eat to Dream: Melatonin and Diet
Eating a plant-based diet can put you at risk of low iron. The side effects of low iron, like forgetfulness, fatigue, and irritability, can be prevented by focusing on whole foods that provide iron, folate, B vitamins, and vitamin C. There's nothing worse than a bad mood that could be prevented by eating right! Enter … Continue reading Two Iron-Rich Smoothies
Symbiosis: the interaction between two different organisms living in close, physical association and to the advantage of both. A healthy gut, in a person enjoying a balanced diet, is full of friendly bacteria living with its human in symbiosis. These bacteria live in one area -- the large intestines -- and take up camp close … Continue reading How Fiber Alters Gut Immunity
Vegetarian and vegan eating patterns are an excellent approach to improving energy, balancing mood, managing weight, and preventing illness. Although a vegan diet may not be the best for everyone, there are countless benefits to limiting our intake of animal products -- for our bodies, the environment, and animal welfare. A lot of good can … Continue reading Plant-Based Diets: Nutrition Concerns
The body moves to the beat of a circadian rhythm. A circadian rhythm is a roughly 24-hour clock of physiological processes influenced by nature, like sunlight, darkness, and air temperature. Nature's cues are reinforced by our habits – sleep patterns, timing of meals, physical activity. Keeping these habits in tempo with nature cultivates wellness. Sleeping to waking, research shows … Continue reading Listen to your body clock
Monday's are stressful. So, like most other problems in life, my first recommended course of action is to use healthy food as a solution. To fight off Monday woes, focus on eating greens all day to support mood and energy balance. These mighty green balls feature kale and lean ground turkey, and are oh-so satisfying, … Continue reading Easy Recipe: Mighty Green Balls
