Category: Nutrition

Do you have a celebrity crush? You know, someone famous you think, “I could totally be friends with them? Or I would love to go get a drink with them one day?”  Come on… I know some of you do! Is it Jennifer Lawrence per ... READ MORE

As the heat rises in the valley of Northern California, my anticipation has been growing for the first local ripe tomato. The key word here being "local." As a kid growing up in Southern California, I ate tomatoes year-a ... READ MORE

After a much needed wet winter, spring is now in full bloom. Trees are green, wild flowers scatter the rolling hills, gardens are being planted,  farmers markets are popular again, and the birds and bees are doing their ... READ MORE

When was the last time someone asked, "Are you taking your magnesium?" Never, right? Usually iron and calcium are the minerals we tend to think about the most. But I am going to argue that magnesium deserves a seat at th ... READ MORE

The beginning of our Lost Coast Journey reminded me of a horror movie. No cell phone service. Sleepy coastal town. Dense fog. Solitude. Warnings of danger ahead. As to be expected with any horror movie our shuttle never ... READ MORE

Unless you are a dietitian, I doubt you are aware that today is Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) Day! In fact, the entire month of March is considered National Nutrition Month (R).  I know! Who would have thought, ... READ MORE

In senior year of college, while pursuing a business degree, I enjoyed reading fitness magazines, juicing, working out, and counting calories (Yes, I liked counting calories). I began to shed an extra layer of fat and be ... READ MORE

Are you confused about nutrition?  I understand why.  Every day it seems like there is a breaking news story telling you what you should or should not be eating.  It is so frustrating! They use a catchy title (like the o ... READ MORE