Until 3 years ago, I woke with a headache every morning and took 3 Excedrin. Then I took 2 Claritin in the morning and again before bed to keep my drippy seasonal allergies in check and decrease my frequency of sinus infections. I still had regular sinus infections and walking pneumonia 3 to 4 times per year.
Read MoreI was asked a few weeks ago about my thoughts on cleanses and detoxes. We were in the middle of the Whole 30 and all I could think of was that we were doing the best cleanse ever. Unfortunately, today’s detox and cleanse diets are all about how much weight you can loose quickly by depriving your body of crucial nutrients and calories, forcing your body into starvation mode.
Read MoreI enjoy eating whole fruits and vegetables. I like biting into a crisp apple better than drinking a glass of apple juice. I love roasted cabbage and salads. I think of juice as a sweetener not something that I will drink glasses of. That being said, I am also not going to tell someone who feels great juicing that they shouldn’t because they are probably getting more nutrition than the standard American diet. But, if you are considering this your next “diet” of choice, here are some things to ponder:
Read MoreI am a Registered Dietitian in Yakima, WA who has chosen health over the Food Guide Pyramid. Not everyone should be eating the same diet. I work with clients to determine which foods make your body run and feel the best.
