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 […]

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 […]

This past week felt like Fall with the downpour rain, leaves piling on the streets, and Halloween decorations on display. I opted for a chunky sweater, a cozy blanket, a cup of team, pumpkin-related treats, and a lazy day on the couch. I call this self-care (and I loved every second of it).   Although […]

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 […]

How do you start your day? My morning routine use to consist of turning off my alarm, grabbing my phone to catch up on email, news, and social media. There was this constant feeling that I needed to catch up on everything, which increased my stress levels before I got out of bed.   I […]