Posts by Nancy Hall

If you’ve ever flipped over a supplement bottle or looked at a fancy electrolyte drink, you’ve probably seen minerals like magnesium, zinc, potassium, or selenium listed on the label. Some are called trace minerals, others are labeled electrolytes—and it’s no wonder many women ask me: “What’s the difference between trace minerals vs electrolytes, and does…

As a nutritionist who works with women in their 40s, 50s, and beyond, one of the most common questions I get is: What’s the best protein powder for my changing body? My answer? Grass-fed collagen protein powder. While there’s no one-size-fits-all when it comes to nutrition, grass-fed collagen protein powder consistently stands out as one…

Your menstrual cycle isn’t just a time of hormonal fluctuation; it’s also a powerful period that can influence your energy, mood, metabolism, and even your hunger levels. While the typical approach to diet focuses on weight management or muscle building, aligning your eating habits to eat in sync with your menstrual cycle phases can have…

There’s no doubt about it: Grapefruit is good for you! It’s rich in vitamin C-rich, low in sugar, and contains vitamin A, potassium, and fiber. It has a low glycemic index and does not spike your blood sugar when you eat it. The pink and red varieties also contain lycopene, a powerful antioxidant. It’s definitely…

Water is life… but staying hydrated during the hustle and bustle of the holiday season can be challenging. Did I drink anything today? Oh no, I forgot my water bottle AGAIN! Why is my skin so dry and itchy/flaky? Being dehydrated not only feels yucky, it’s bad for us in so many ways. That’s because…

Do you ever feel a bit “overextended” in the belly after a meal? Perhaps a few little “bubbles” escape…which is a welcome relief but potentially embarrassing! Well, you aren’t alone! Bloating is common. Up to 25-30% of people experience it regularly. Bloating happens when your gut has trouble digesting what you just ate. The symptoms…

Do you soak your seeds or grains before cooking? People who eat a lot of nuts and seeds, grains and legumes know how hard they can be to digest. So they learned to soak them before eating or cooking to help improve their digestibility and, in some cases, increase their nutrition. Did you know soaking…

It’s not the stuff you get at the dentist’s office (that’s nitrous oxide).  Nitric oxide is a gas we make within our own bodies. It’s made from an enzyme called Endothelial Nitric Oxide Synthase — eNOS for short — found in our endothelial cells (those are the cells that line all the blood vessels throughout…

Do you love your breakfast? Do you have a short list of “go-to” healthy breakfast food recipes? Or do you need a bit of inspiration to start eating breakfast again? The most important thing you can do is 1) eat breakfast, 2) make sure your breakfast is based on protein. Getting some protein at each…

Rick and I had a date night on Saturday. We tried a new restaurant and sat at a table with a view of the ocean. It’s migratory season here on the west coast and there were many birds resting on the shoreline. We were entertained by eagles hunting and being chased by seagulls, and then…