Carrot Dill Soup
My Carrot Dill Soup is perfect for Spring and contains one of my favorite vegetables: the highly versatile carrot. Breads, cakes, french fries, purees, soups, you name it, these babies can become almost anything (just don’t juice them, too much sugar). The main reason I love them so much? They’re good for all biotypes! Yes, […]
Bipolar Disorder: Underlying Causes and Dietary Tips
March 30th is World Bipolar Disorder Day. Bipolar disorder affects nearly 6 million Americans. Unfortunately, the underlying cause is still very much misunderstood and since this condition is attached to much guilt and shame, people often go untreated or even worse, are misdiagnosed. My personal physician, Dr. Albert Mensah of Mensah Medical states “Bipolar disorder […]
The Power of Connection and Social Support
The Power of Connection and Social Support. Wonder why you’re not having the health breakthrough you should be? If you’re like me you: Eat a whole foods diet that excludes all commonly and not-so-commonly known inflammatory triggers Exercise appropriately throughout the week Get 8 hours of sleep and go to bed before 10pm Have a […]
Yeast Overgrowth and Yeast Toxicity Tips
Yeast Overgrowth and Yeast Toxicity Tips. There was a time in my life when I really struggled with gut dysbiosis (microbial imbalance). Back then I thought I was doing myself justice by eating a strictly plant-based diet. You’d think with all those fresh raw plant foods everyone touts as “super” I’d have been in tip-top […]
Depression Busting Pumpkin Beef Chili
My depression busting Pumpkin Beef Chili is a quick and easy meal that is the perfect addition during times of stress. Last week was Mental Health Awareness Week, and November is National Family Caregiver’s Month. Sadly over 50% of caregivers suffer from anxiety and depression due to the stress of caring for a loved one […]
Zucchini Chicken Soup
My Zucchini Chicken Soup is the perfect addition when embarking on a healing journey, I find simple is best. This does not mean without taste. In fact, I have found the simplest of dishes to be the most flavorful and beneficial at the same time. Zucchini Chicken Soup Ingredients: 2 large zucchini, scrubbed and chopped […]
Easy Anti-Inflammatory Rice Milk
My easy anti-inflammatory rice milk is a great milk alternative, especially if you are intolerant to coconut and almond milk. Here’s an interesting conversation I have all the time with clients that goes something like this: Client: “I see you’ve added white rice to my protocol, isn’t white rice ‘bad’ for you?” Me: “Actually, white […]
Is Your Brain Starved? 3 Signs You’re Not Eating Enough
Growing up in the low-fat era it was drilled into my subconscious mind that fat was the devil and that the only way to stay slim was through counting every little calorie that crossed my lips. The emergence of the supermodel era didn’t help either. 25 years later, not much has changed. Now we’re scared […]
Protein 101
I’ve been getting a lot of emails lately asking about what I eat, and more specifically, the role protein plays in healing undermethylation. As a high copper, undermethylated individual, I thrive on a higher protein diet. Protein and Undermethylation Contrary to all those “studies” citing how bad animal protein is for us, the role protein […]
Chicken, Watercress, Apple and Zucchini Pasta
Chicken, Watercress, Apple and Zucchini Pasta recipe. Spring is four days away and with all the lovely weather we’ve had here in the bay area, I’m inspired and in the mood for recipes that call forth a variety of spring’s bounty. I love greens, but as an undermethylated individual, I am intolerant to folate and […]
