10 Anti-Inflammatory Diet Mistakes to Avoid During Menopause
Perimenopause and inflammation are more connected than most people realize. If you’re in your late 30s or 40s and thinking, “Why does my body feel different lately?” – you’re not imagining it. As...
View ArticleAnti-Inflammatory Reset:What 8 Weeks Can Do for YourEnergy, Gut, and Hormones
If you’ve been feeling low energy, dealing with digestive symptoms, or noticing shifts in your hormones or metabolism, you’re not alone (and a nutrition expert may be able to help!). Many people start...
View Article10 Mistakes to Avoid When Starting an Anti-Inflammatory Eating Pattern
If you’re in perimenopause or menopause and trying to follow an anti-inflammatory diet, you may be hoping it will reduce joint pain, hot flashes, fatigue, weight changes, or improve sleep. Many women...
View ArticleHealing Gut Inflammation: How Your Microbiome Drives Symptoms
If you’re dealing with bloating, digestive discomfort – think diarrhea or constipation, food sensitivities or intolerances, fatigue, skin issues, or symptoms that seem to flare without a clear reason,...
View ArticleCortisol, Menopause, and Midlife Weight Gain: Understanding the Connection
If you’re in perimenopause or menopause (well, in your 40’s and early 50’s in general) and feeling frustrated by weight changes and a body you don’t recognize anymore, you’re not imagining it. Many...
View ArticleWhat is Chronic Inflammation? Explaining the Science to Reduce Systemic...
If you’ve been hearing about inflammation lately – and wondering if it could be affecting you – you’re not alone. Chronic, or systemic, inflammation has become an increasingly hot topic for very good...
View ArticleFresh produce: Is it safe?
As a registered dietitian, I spend a lot of time talking with people about food choices – what to eat more of, how to make a plan to have healthy food at home and meal prep to make it happen, and how...
View ArticleLemon Ricotta Almond Cake
I don’t know about you, but sometimes… I’m just in the mood for a good slice of cake that’s a little sweet and is just the right texture. This Lemon Ricotta Almond Cake is THAT cake. The star...
View ArticleTofu Pasta Sauce
I know what you are thinking… tofu… in pasta sauce?? It’s not exactly a pairing you hear every day. But this Tofu Pasta Sauce recipe will surprise even the most devout pasta lovers out there. Silken...
View ArticleTofu Broccoli Peanut Sauce
Looking for a simple, customizable, and budget-friendly meal? This roasted tofu and vegetable dish with peanut sauce checks all the boxes. It requires just a handful of ingredients, comes together...
View ArticleBeet Bars
If you’re looking for a unique dessert that’s as visually striking as it is delicious, these beautiful Beet Bars are for you. Their vibrant color and subtle earthy sweetness are a wonderful way to...
View ArticleApple Oatmeal Cake
Living in Seattle, WA, I get to enjoy apples all year long—whether it’s picking them fresh from the orchards, as a snack (with peanut butter!), or enjoying them in baked goods during the colder months....
View ArticleLemon Kale Caesar Salad
I have a recipe that’s going to help you love kale. And if you really don’t like kale… that’s ok! I have ideas below on how to adapt this recipe with other greens so you can still make it. Don’t we all...
View ArticleNavigating Change: Exploring the Link Between Menopause and Inflammation...
Entering perimenopause and menopause can feel like embarking on a journey through uncharted territory with subtle changes that can be hard to detect at first. It’s a phase marked by significant...
View ArticlePeach Crisp Smoothie
Savor the taste of summer all year round with this nutritious and delicious Peach Crisp Smoothie, the perfect blend of anti-inflammatory nutrition and convenience. Aside from a high fiber smoothie you...
View ArticleLow FODMAP Rice Bowl
Bloating, pain, and unpredictable bowel movements – these are unfortunate companions for many individuals living with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) or small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO)....
View ArticleHigh Calorie Drinks and Weight Gain Goals
If you or someone you know have been through (or are going through) cancer treatment, then maintaining your weight – or gaining back what’s been lost – is likely top of mind. I work tirelessly with my...
View ArticlePumpkin Dhal with Canned Lentils
I whipped up this recipe in less than 30 minutes, and it was SO simple, using pantry staples I already had on hand. Wanting to streamline our busy weeknight, my husband picked up canned lentils at the...
View ArticleWhat To Eat For Your Diet After Chemotherapy and Radiation
Today, I’m excited to introduce a new member of my team who has some absolutely fascinating nutrition advice for you based on her own experience. Gwynne is a 25 year old cancer survivor who is working...
View ArticleHealthier Feta and Cherry Tomato Pasta Bake
There hasn’t been a bigger culinary trend this year than the feta tomato pasta bake (well, maybe aside from cottage cheese). I decided to try it but I wanted to make a lighter version and a smaller...
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