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Are you still eating boxed cereal for breakfast? Most brands are processed junk with too much sugar. Branch out and try a whole grain for breakfast! There’s always oatmeal, but for the past few Saturdays, I’ve been making teff porridge. I just learned that teff is also called lovegrass, my new favorite name for it! I’ve . . . → Read More: Lovin’ Lovegrass  I recently finished an eight-week gluten-free experiment. Friends and family have been asking me about it, but I have been hesitant to write about it. Why? 1: Gluten is a very controversial topic in the health and nutrition world and I’ve been trying to wrap my head around the research and hearsay. And 2: I don’t . . . → Read More: My Gluten Free Adventure The cosmetic and personal care product industry is a dirty business. Most people use these products without a second thought, and believe that the government is governing their safety. Nope. The government does not require studies or testing for cosmetics or personal care products before they are put on the market. And between toothpaste, face wash, . . . → Read More: Coconut Lemon Sugar Scrub I received a creative Christmas gift from one of my sisters-in-law last year: a Moroccan tagine filled with lemons. A Moroccan what?! A tagine is a two-piece clay cookware used to steam stews with very little water – a must for the desert. Tagine is also the name for the stew made in said cookware. I . . . → Read More: Chicken Tagine with Preserved Lemons *Disclaimer: if you are male, or squeamish about menstruation and uteruses, please read no further! Ever since I used my first tampon before swim practice in seventh grade, I’ve been hooked. Warnings of toxic shock syndrome (TSS) and old wives’ tales regarding sleeping in tampons couldn’t keep me from using them. I used tampons exclusively for nearly . . . → Read More: Go with the Flow As many of you know, Karl and I have been actively house-hunting. For seven months. What started off as a fun weekend activity, has morphed into an time-intensive, frustrating time-suck. Between viewing properties after work, sitting in traffic, and numerous offers and their associated paperwork, I’m starting to see it as a part-time job. That doesn’t . . . → Read More: Healthy Staples I’m not normally one to tout low-fat foods. Often low-fat foods add sugar (e.g. peanut butter, crackers, and cookies) or have funky ingredients I’d rather not ingest. I’d much rather eat and promote full-fat foods – just eat smaller portions. But I’ve been a fan of Cabot’s 50% Reduced Fat sharp cheddar cheese for years. I . . . → Read More: Root Vegetable Frittata If you’ve been reading my blog for a while or know me, you know that I’m no fan of “treat the symptom” healthcare. I like to get to the root of the problem and treat the cause. The prescription pad is a final approach. I’ve been struggling with getting my hormones in balance ever since my hypothyroid . . . → Read More: Gut Feeling I spent three years of my childhood in Japan. My dad was in the military and he was stationed there when I was in grades K-3. I have many fond memories of taking Japanese language and culture classes, swimming in the East China Sea with starfish and sea urchins, visiting temples, and eating Japanese sweets. I . . . → Read More: Maple Mochi Everyone knows that chicken soup is good for the soul – and for colds. For a while, it was thought that all chicken soup did was break up congestion and ease the flow of nasal secretions – like any hot liquid. But there’s more to chicken soup than hot liquid. Stock or broth made from bones . . . → Read More: The Magic of Broth |
Hello! I’m Nicole, a registered dietitian with a passion for whole foods and holistic health. I believe that food is medicine. I love reading, writing, and educating people about health and nutrition. You can find me in the yoga studio, walking my dog, or trying new things in the kitchen. My next endeavor? My husband and I are buying a farm! Stay tuned for our adventures. Thanks for stopping by the blog. I look forward to your comments and thoughts. 
 
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