health-wellness

Matcha green tea has recently become a new staple in my pantry!  I’ve always known the health benefits of green tea, but matcha takes it to a whole new level! What Is It? Known as super green tea, matcha is unfermented green tea from the Camellia sinensis plant species. The tea leaves are grown in the shade,… Read More »

I’ve got a bit of a confession…I’ve had a cold on and off for 2 weeks. So what’s a nutritionist to do?  I have zero desire to take any over-the-counter medication, or get antibiotics (also, I’m not on the floor dying, it’s just a head cold that won’t go away). Here’s what I’m drinking to help… Read More »

The happy-go-lucky Kewpie doll (pictured above,) now plays a starring role in my nightly stress dreams. He’s cute but when I close my eyes at night, he’s squirming to suckle milk from my left tit with no success. He’s eating canned peaches from the foot of my hospital bed, and I can’t reach to make… Read More »

A bad night’s sleep is enough to ruin the entire next day.  If you’re anything like me, not only are you sluggish and grumpy, but all of a sudden your food cravings are out of control.  And let’s be real, you’re probably going to succumb to them.  How to sleep better isn’t just about falling… Read More »

Good afternoon, fellow yogis! Do you know what’s great? Yoga. Do you know what makes yoga even better? When practising it is free. Do you know what makes a free yoga class EVEN better? When it’s done outside, on a beach, looking out at the mountains. Is your third eye batting its lashes yet? (Sorry,… Read More »

In this crazy heat wave (also known as summertime), keeping hydrated is a top priority. One of the most hydrating vegetables out there are…cucumbers! Here are eight great reasons to grab one today. 1. It’s a quick pick me-up. Cucumbers are a good source of B vitamins. Put down your sodas and coffee and eat a… Read More »