Adequate hydration is vital to keeping your body running at peak performance. Learn about how much fluid you need and how to get it.
Nutrition and Hydration
Eating for Energy
Nutrition is highly personal; there’s no one-size-fits-all solution or “perfect diet.” However, I’ve found some tried-and-true methods to avoid the 3 p.m. slump. Here are my top tips for eating for energy.
The Role of Nutrition in Uncertain Times
October 2020 marks the 4-year anniversary of The Nutrition Atlas. With the COVID-19 pandemic, extreme weather events, and political and social unrest, you don’t need me to tell you that 2020 has been a crazy year. Here’s how I use nutrition and lifestyle to help when life gets to be a little too much.
Nutrition and Stress
Why do we eat more when we’re stressed? And why does it tend to be cookies rather than carrots? Lucky for you, you can now blame science.
Medical Nutrition Therapy: Indigestion
Indigestion is no fun. Fortunately, there are certain lifestyle and diet changes that can be highly effective in managing symptoms.
The Science of Food Cravings
Candy, chips, ice cream, cheeseburgers… we all have our vices. But what makes us crave what we do?
Medical Nutrition Therapy: Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Approximately 3-15% of the population in Western countries is affected by IBS. Learn about what it is and how to treat it with diet.
Food and Sleep
Getting enough sleep is important. Here’s how to take advantage of the power of food to promote good rest.
Ten Ways to Boost Your Immune System with Nutrition
The relationship between diet and immunity goes beyond orange juice. Learn how to use food to keep your body’s natural defenses strong.
Motivational Interviewing
What inhibits behavior change? Help your clients overcome ambivalence and develop realistic goals for health and wellness.