What is inflammation? Inflammation is a normal process in your body that is part of host defense and tissue healing. A little bit of inflammation contributes to healing. Generally speaking, inflammation is the body’s immune system’s response to an irritant. Many things can cause inflammation such as pathogens (bacteria, viruses, or fungi), an external injury like…
Menopause is becoming mainstream. It’s slowly no longer becoming a confusing, and taboo topic. Nowadays, women shouldn’t have to suffer in silence about this natural transition in their lives. Online Menopause Course This is one of the many reasons I created a 6-week online course: 6 Sure-Fire Steps to Successfully Manage Menopause. This online course…
Did you make a promise to eat better this year? I know it’s easy to be overwhelmed by the latest healthy eating trend, or the top “superfood” ingredient. However, good nutrition is really about consistently choosing healthier foods and beverages most of the time. I remind my clients and patients that consistency is the key…
This is the first year I’ve selected a few “things” I think would be perfect gifts for the holidays. I have tried and tasted all of these products except for one. The product I haven’t tried is a cookbook by Maya Feller because it’s not available until January 24, 2023. Pre-order your copy now like…
Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are two types of conditions known as inflammatory bowel disease or IBD. Crohn’s disease is defined by chronic inflammation and irritation of the gastrointestinal tract. While symptoms vary from person to person, there are some common symptoms of inflammation of the GI tract caused by Crohn’s disease. Common symptoms Chronic diarrhea…
Lactose-free milk is real dairy milk just without lactose, a type of sugar found in dairy products that can be difficult for some people to digest. I’m one of those people who cannot digest lactose and avoid milk, ice cream, and some yogurt brands because it causes bloating and gas. The difference between lactose-free milk…
Summer is a great time to jump-start your health. The first step is making the decision to change. The beginning of a month, week, or year can bring a sense of starting fresh. The key is to make healthier habits feel natural and rewarding. Change is hard so don’t do it alone. Get an accountability…
About one in 10 adults and one in 13 children has food allergies or two children in every classroom. My niece is one of those two children in the classroom. She’s allergic to peanuts. Immediately after eating something with peanuts including peanut oil, she starts coughing and gagging. While reactions to food can be serious,…
March is National Nutrition Month®! This year’s theme, “Celebrate a World of Flavors,” demonstrates how flavors from cultures around the world are a tasty way to nourish ourselves and appreciate our diversity. Throughout March and the rest of the year, embrace the foods and flavors of your heritage and other global cultures. My team and…
This month we are celebrating the achievements and history of Black Americans as part of Black History Month. Food and nutrition are a part of our business and profession so I want to highlight foods from our Southern culture and African ancestors. You may have been told soul food is unhealthy. In fact, some think…