While the official pumpkin season doesn't kick off until the fall,  I love pumpkin year round! Here is an easy smoothie recipe that is...

Fats, the four letter word in our diet. For over four decades, dietary fats have been demonized and disparaged. We avoid, them, purchase...

Here is an article I wrote for Washington Family Magazine, Feb 2015  on the Superfood: Chocolate.  You can see the article in the...

One of the most common nutrient deficiencies in the U.S. is vitamin D.  Estimates are one out of every two patients is diagnosed with low...

* Update : Since writing this, several posts have been published questioning Bullet Proof Coffee due to the high amounts of both butter...

Did you know that 70% of the immune system is located in the gastrointestinal tract?  As a result, a healthy gastrointestinal tract means...

Shallots are a sensational way to flavor your food!  A member of the onion family, but not as pungent, shallots not only provide a...

Hail to the almighty vegetable, kale!   Loaded with antioxidants and rich in vitamins A, C, K and minerals calcium and iron, kale is...

Spaghetti Squash....if you haven’t tried it, you’re missing out! Meredith Hill, RD, explains her top 3 reasons and a recipe to get you...

L-Glutamine is an amino acid  that plays a major role in your overall health.  While it is only one of the twenty amino acids that make...

Have you tried Kefir? My kids LOVE it and it is a staple in our refrigerator.  Kefir is a cultured, fermented, thick milk product made...

In a simple sentence, the blood doesn't lie! One can learn a lot about their metabolism and health through standard laboratory tests...

Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is produced in the human body and is necessary for the basic functioning of cells.  The body uses CoQ10,  also known...

What kind of milk do you drink? Are you still buying skim milk because you believe it is the healthier option?  Not only is skim milk not...

A new small study in rats found that Oreos are as addictive as cocaine. The “pleasure center” of the brain, the nucleus accumbens,...

After Labor Day almost all the kiddos across the United States will be back in school.   Do your children brown bag or buy lunch?  May I...

Grocery shopping can be challenging if you are striving for health.  Here are five rules to follow when filling your cart. 1. Eye on the...

I can't believe how many people are still substituting fake foods, i.e. butter substitutes, on the premise that it is healthier!  Many of...