Systems-Based Nutrition
As we emerge from 2 years of restrictions, the thought of deprivation dieting is neither resonating or motivating. More than ever the focus needs to be less on short-term, “crash” dieting , and more on developing a sustainable nutrition system that sets you up for nutritional success most days of the week. Systems help bridge […]
Zesty Citrus Quinoa & Black Bean Bowl
Zesty Citrus Quinoa & Black Bean Bowl A nourishing one-dish meal Makes 6 servings Vegan, gluten free 2 cups quinoa, cooked 2 cups black beans (cooked and drained, or canned and drained) 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped OR 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped 8 tbsp lime juice (approx. […]
The NEAT Way to Support Metabolism
What is NEAT? NEAT is Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis. It’s the energy we expend by doing our daily tasks. It includes walking, standing, moving, even fidgeting – everything but lying and sitting still. Small increases in NEAT throughout the day can account for significant calorie-burning, factored over weeks and years. NEAT is directly related to cardiometabolic […]
Communications with Patients re COVID-19
Updated August 23 2021 With more pivoting than in an NBA game, we look forward to seeing you in the clinic. In order to keep everyone safe we’d like to communicate how things are different, so you’ll know what to expect. We ask you do not attend the clinic: If you have at least one […]
Take Your Nutrition To The Next Level
If we’ve chatted about metabolism changing with age, you’ll know that the topic of insulin regulation and carbohydrate load in the diet dominates the conversation. If we haven’t had this conversation before, this is the blog version: Metabolism is regulated by hormones. Most of our hormones decline with age, except one. And that’s insulin – […]