Many people don’t know that they live in a food desert. I didn’t know I was one of those people until I learned the ‘food desert’ definition. The U.S. Department of Agriculture defines a food desert as (USDA, 2010): Not living within 10 miles of a supermarket and/or Grocery stores not carrying affordable, nutritious food […]

Earlier this month was election day in the U.S. The anticipation of the day, as well as post-election day, has caused a lot of anxiety for our country. And whoever you voted for, everyone was feeling the tension, which is why I think World Kindness Day is perfect for this month. Election season can cause […]

Do our brains naturally shrink as we age?  Yes, they do! But, we can slow down the shrinkage rate and cognitive decline by eating foods that support brain health and exercising our brains.  The food we eat impacts how well your mind and body can function. For example, a diet poor in Omega-3’s can contribute […]

In April 2020, I completed my Integrative and Functional Nutrition degree.    I was ecstatic to be done, but I felt like something was missing.   After my dad had his heart surgery in 2017, a dietician gave him a list of foods to eat and what not to eat.  What I realized at that […]

I think the year 2020 will go down in modern history as the most unprecedented year to date: a pandemic, economic crisis, election year…oh yeah, and the murder hornets.    There was a lot to process.    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) stated there was an increase in depression symptoms between April […]

Smoothies are an easy and portable meal to make when in a time crunch. It also ensures that I am getting a balanced meal with health benefits. Of course, it all depends on the ingredients used to ensure the smoothie is packed with vegetables, fruits, and seeds.    I like making my own smoothies, so […]