Holiday parties can feel like a nutritional war zone. Between nostalgic foods, bottomless buffets, and that one friend who insists you “just try this,” it’s easy to walk in with great intentions and walk out wondering who ate all that dessert on your plate (spoiler: it was you, but no shame). However, you needn’t dread …
When transitioning to unprocessed foods one of the things that people note is how much food waste there seems to be. While many cities now have composting services, it is still throwing away good nutrition that can be eaten. Food scraps that are not composted do contribute to greenhouse gases, although to a much smaller …
Often clients come to me stuck in a weight loss plateau and feeling like their progress has come to a screeching halt. Can you relate? Don’t worry, you’re not alone! It’s a common struggle many people face when trying to lose weight and improve their metabolic health, especially if they’ve been aiming to lose weight …
When we first arrived in Spain we were very eager to explore the town and ate out at nearly every meal. Jet lag worked in our favor, as typical Spanish dining habits begin and end late. Breakfast was typically at home, with yogurt and eggs being the predominant choice. This tended to be smaller as …
This week, and for the next 2-3 weeks, there’s going to be a lot of posts, emails, and marketing pushing different detoxes, diets, fitness challenges, and “New Year, New You” type programs to help you make this coming year your best year ever. The problem is, when we select a diet, challenge, or …
It’s no secret that we all need to be eating more fruits and vegetables. The USDA recommends that Americans get 5-9 servings per day, and only 1 in 10 of us are able to achieve even 3 servings of vegetables daily. However, epidemiological research shows that the greatest reduction in disease risk happens in those …
Supplement quality is a constant challenge here in the United States for many reasons. One of the main challenges is that the FDA, the government agency responsible for ensuring safety and efficacy of supplements, is heavily employed by individuals with significant ties to commercial supplement interests. Another challenge is that funding for the FDA is …
VIBRANCE Dietitian Kate Watson weighs in on a low FODMAPS diet – one of the most effective ways to treat IBS through diet.. Hey, Kate – What is this FODMAPs diet all about? You may have seen this acronym “FODMAPs” recently if you’ve read anything about sensitive stomachs or Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Information …
~ by Kate Watson Now seriously, our digestive and bowel habits aren’t issues that we bring up too often in every day conversation. And I’m not suggesting you necessarily start doing that. But I’ve come to find that so many people, in particular women, live with ongoing digestive issues, which they tend to ignore or just accept as …
By Kelly Ross It is said that super foods are nutrient dense powerhouses that pack large doses of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. These particular foods are powerful sources of clean protein, good fats, essential fatty and amino acids, and other nutrients that offer deep levels of nutrition. Unlike customary nutrient dense foods, super foods go above and …
