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Prebiotics, Probiotics, and Postbiotics
Sometimes it feels like the field of nutrition is full of ever-changing jargon (and yes, this is me talking as an integrative registered dietitian nutritionist). Prebiotics and probiotics you've likely heard of. What about postbiotics? And...
Fermented Spicy Cauliflower and Carrots
Fermented vegetables are easy to make, delicious as a snack, side, or appetizer, and last up to a year in your fridge. If you're ready to try your hand at making some fermented spicy cauliflower and...
3 important reasons to eat fermented foods and where to find them
Revised and updated. Originally posted March 5, 2016. You may have seen the buzz about fermented foods. . . beverages like kombucha, kvass, and lacto-fermented vegetables like raw sauerkraut, kimchi, and pickles are going beyond health...
What’s draining your energy
Let's take a deep dive into the diet and lifestyle factors that drain your energy. If you missed the post on Energy- what it is and where it comes from, check that out too. Energy and...
Energy- what it is and where it comes from
Of all the complaints clients come to me for, low energy is near the top of the list. It's usually not the number one issue (GI complaints take the cake) but when asked what they would...
How to Reassess your Habits
Updated. Post originally published on January 2, 2013. It's important to reassess your habits, especially when life gets busy or your normal schedule or routine gets thrown out of balance. Hello summertime! Goals versus habits Your...
7 Slow Cooker Meals You’ll Make Over and Over Again
This year, one of my New Year's intentions was to master slow cooker meals. Over a month in, I'd say I'm no pro yet but I've made enough meals in the slow cooker to want to...
Lacto-Fermented Dill Pickles
The season of veggie abundance is back (thank goodness!) and we have lots and lots of veggies ready for harvest here in upstate NY. When I pick up our CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) share each week,...
On Our Plates: March
March is sometimes called "hungry month" by locavores- those who do their best to eat the majority of their food grown close to home. When the snow is still thick (or falling or long gone) depending...
Socca- the incredible 4 ingredient flatbread
Socca. . . the incredible 4 ingredient flatbread. Well, the number of ingredients is up for debate since these 4 ingredients include oil, water, and a pinch of salt. Regardless, it's an incredibly easy to make,...
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