The Gut Biome of a Baby

I hope there’s bone broth in that cup! With all this talk about gut health (not just talk coming from me, but the growing awareness of in general), combined with my recently increased interest of the gut health of a baby, for obvious reasons, it occurred to me that much of what we read is […]

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Nourishing Yourself + Baby for an Optimal Pregnancy

And, no, eating “three daily servings of dairy for calcium” needn’t be part of the picture. How does one stay fit, lean and healthy during this incredible time of life, while ensuring that baby’s getting what he or she needs for optimal development? When I first got the great news, I immediately began to wonder […]

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It’s A Boy!

I am thrilled to share with you that Chris and I are expecting our first baby and IT’S A BOY! I’m six months pregnant and due on May 2nd and all ultrasounds and blood tests show he’s healthy across the board. We chose to keep him under wraps for the first few critical months as was advised […]

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Gut Health and Autoimmune Disease

Why are your wrists feeling stiff for no particular reason?    What’s that odd itching sensation you keep feeling on your arm, even though you can’t see anything? And how come, although you felt completely normal yesterday and didn’t engage in any unusual activity, your knees and ankles feel as swollen as though you’ve run […]

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Hands Down: The Best Collagen? Think Again.

I love my dermatologist.    She’s efficient, kind and incredibly talented at spotting even the most unsuspecting moles or skin abnormalities that an untrained eye (such as my own) would miss.      Last summer, at my twice annual mole check, she detected a tiny, pink spot on my back that she didn’t like the […]

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Bone Broth and Weight Loss: What’s the Connection?

If you’re new to the world of bone broth, incorporating into your day to day may feel most natural when it’s cold outside. After all, what better way to warm you up from the inside out? And since so many are struggling to keep their weight in check during the holidays, there’s the added bonus […]

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Recovering Faster from Training. With Food. Not Powders.

Energy Bars.  Protein Shakes. Freshly squeezed juices from the cafe at the gym.   How many other workout recovery foods and drinks can you think of? My introduction into this category of sports nutrition dates back more than two decades. Think early 90’s, circuit training on selectorized fitness center machines and more sessions on the […]

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