[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Go out to dinner or have coffee with women in their 40’s and you will inevitably hear “No matter what I do, I put on weight!” As a woman in my 40’s (albeit my last year) and as a dietitian that sees women in their 40’s and 50’s, I assure you, we are all experiencing these changes. AND, … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Are you consumed by thoughts about food? Have you spent a good portion of your life focused on your weight and diet? Has your weight yo-yo’d up and down? If so, you’re not alone. Most women spend a significant amount of time thinking about food and weight. BUT, do you ever reach that “peace of mind” … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]IFN is an approach to nutrition counseling and therapy that is centered around a holistic, personalized approach to health and healing. Think of it as an East meets West practice, where alternative and conventional practices are combined to create a tailored plan for you. For that reason, practitioners place great importance on your personal story … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Two of our registered dietitians were recently asked to contribute to an article geared towards diabetics on “healthy” foods that are underrated. First, let’s clarify that “healthy” is defined as the (1) the absence of disease or (2) promoting good health. While food can certainly contribute to overall health, there is no single food that … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The holidays are a great opportunity to indulge in time with family, friends, and in delicious food and drink. The subsequent marketing overload of diet and exercise programs to help us “Get started on your New Year resolutions” however, can make us feel guilty for the good time just had. With the pressure to “reset” … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Coaches play a big role in shaping body image. In sport, bodies are seen as equipment; machines used for performance. Coaches can empower athletes to feel strong and confident in their bodies. They also have the potential to cause harm. Recently, a client shared a traumatic experience she’d had with a coach and it reminded me … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] What nourishes you? What crucial ingredients make up the recipe for your wellbeing? Food, while certainly important, isn’t the only way we nourish ourselves. I was talking with some colleagues recently about how we recharge. It was interesting (and not surprising) to realize how unique our needs are in this area. A more introverted … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Spring is here and with it, come thoughts of farmers markets and fresh produce. Now is the time to look into joining a CSA. If you’d like to join a CSA but don’t know much about it, read on. “CSA” or Community Shared Agriculture refers to a group of individuals who collectively support farm costs. … Read more