Our epic conversation around gut health continues! Host of Well + Good podcast, Ella Dove, rejoins Dr. B and I, to understand key indicators for unbalanced gut health and ways to support it, including healing pathways that do not include nutrition. Inside this gut focused episode, we reveal how your gut is an expression of who you are and how...
Did you know you actually have a second brain inside your body? If you guessed your gut, you’re right! Your gastrointestinal tract affects every system inside your body from your mental health to your memory, fertility, immune system, hormonal health and beyond. There is a tremendous amount of information out there around how to care for your gut, but where...
Everybody poops, but what is considered “normal”? While it may not feel glamorous to talk about, poop is a key indicator of our health and well-being. It’s important to know things like: What should my poop look like? How often should I be having bowel movements? Is IBS present? When should I seek help? Inside this episode, gastroenterologist Will Bulsiewicz,...
Ready to ditch the Midol for naturally happier periods? While period pains are the norm, they are not exactly normal. Underneath it all, your period pain is actually caused by inflammation. And that inflammation leads to more pain and cramping, which in turn, has you feeling pretty meh or moody. Unless you have endometriosis, your period pain can actually be...
You wont even miss the alcohol with these must-have mocktails I have gotten very into making mocktails lately and I wanted to share some of my favorites! What I love most about these non-alcoholic drinks is that they are refreshing and actually hydrating in a way that alcohol can’t be. And hydration is extra important during these hot summer nights. ...
A Soup-erb Summer Staple Whenever there is gazpacho on a menu, I am one happy dietitian. It is flavorful, filling, and refreshing! I love it so much that I started making my own (super easy) version that definitely holds up to my high gazpacho standards. Not only is this dish cold and hydrating for hot summer days but it is...
summer beverage goals! The smoothie trend is still going strong and I am here for it! But, not all smoothies are created equal. Too many times a client will tell me of this “amazing smoothie” they made or bought out that is actually loaded in sneaky sugars and totally backfiring on their goals. So, here is exactly how to keep...
One quarantine day while staring into my pantry, I decided the combo of almond meal and nutritional yeast would make for a crunchy and nutrient-dense coating for the remaining zucchini…and voila! my new favorite side dish was born, grain-free, baked zucchini fries. I also imagine making these bad boys the next time I have friends over to snack on with...
I am a big fan of all things dark chocolate but this ultimate dark chocolate bark is my current favorite way to eat it! Dark chocolate (we’re talking 72% cacao or higher) is great for fighting stress and relieving anxiety because of the amount magnesium it contains. Magnesium is a mineral that naturally calms the stress hormone, cortisol, to boost...
Heading to Amsterdam? Here’s a point in the healthy-ish direction A friend and I went to Amsterdam a few weeks ago and I was absolutely blown away by the city! It is so beautiful, fun, friendly, mysterious, clean, and delicious! I was there for a long weekend and left already planning my next trip back. Given my new (and huge)...
