Grapefruit & Medications: Not A Love Story

two refreshing drinks with mint leaves and lemon

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…

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Staying Hydrated in the Holiday Season

two drinks made with blackberries, decorated with mint leaves

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…

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5 Natural Ways to Bust Belly Bloating

person trying to close jeans over belly

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…

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Phytic Acid: Antioxidant or Anti-Nutrient?

bowl of almonds soaking in water to reduce phytic acid. Almonds are spread on table around it. sticks of cinnamon and a wooden spoon

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…

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Three Must-Eat Healthy Breakfast Foods

plate with eggs and vegetables for breakfast

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…

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Does dining out have to sabotage your health goals?

plate with sun dried tomato cream sauce and chicken

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…

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Semaglutide for Weight Loss: What You Need to Know

There is No Magic Potion

Repeat after me: There is no magic potion. There is no magic potion. There is no magic potion. When it appears there is one, it usually comes with severe consequences. And that is what we are reading about in the news about weight loss these days. A pharmaceutical drug — Semaglutide — is being hailed…

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How Much Protein is Enough?

Protein - How Much is Enough

Protein is not just for great skin, hair, and nails; it’s critical for health. Without protein, your body wouldn’t be able to repair damage, digest food, fight infections, build muscle and bone, create hormones, or even think or have good moods. Protein’s great benefits also include boosting metabolism, increasing satiety (feeling full after a meal),…

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