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What is Functional and Integrative Medicine?
There are many of us nutrition professionals now aligning ourselves with Integrative Medicine. I consider myself in this group. Maybe...
Smart Summer Snacking
Summer is just about here….we in Seattle can feel it. It’s been a long winter. Finally the days are longer...
What is Pre-Diabetes?
Most of us have heard plenty about Type 2 Diabetes. It is a serious condition causing abnormal elevations in blood...
Are Supplements Necessary?
There has been a lot of talk regarding the necessity, or not, of vitamin supplementation. Some argue that our poor,...
Turmeric: Nature’s Wonder Drug….. or Not?
Unless you’ve been living underground, you have likely heard an overwhelming amount of information related to turmeric this past year....
Artificial Sweeteners and our Children’s Health
Recent articles have discussed the growing use of artificial sweeteners among children in the US. It seems, with the increased...
Is saturated fat good for you?
Likely by now you’ve heard the debate. Is fat, and in particular saturated fat, bad for you or not? In...
Low Carb Diet and Gut Health: Are we doing more harm than good?
Low-carb diets are all the rage right now, and with good reason. They have shown promising results in promoting weight...
The Artificial Coloring of our Holidays
It’s that time of year again! Colorful confections are hitting the store shelves, and likely your kids, like mine, are...