It might not be a sexy topic, but the value of fiber is preventive medicine! In this Navigating Nourishment podcast, Wendy and Debbie discuss the importance of fiber in our diet, highlighting its various health benefits, including preventing constipation, lowering cholesterol, promoting gut health, and providing prebiotics. They emphasize the […]
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Most of us LOVE sweet stuff. We do. Most of us also know that sugar can cause problems with our health, so we try to cut back or avoid it. Of course, this is a good plan, but we don’t realistically completely avoid sugar. So, quality matters. In this podcast, […]
by Debbie Peterson “I’m on day six of my cleanse,” the woman said to her friend sitting next to her at the chiropractic office waiting room. She was probably in her 60’s, graying hair, comfortable clothing. “Oh, how is it going?” The friend, probably around the same age, turned to […]
Stop demonizing carbs. Stop demonizing any kind of food. Food is food – it isn’t good or bad. Food is nourishing or not nourishing. It is healthful or not healthy, but it isn’t a moral issue. You aren’t “good” or “bad” because you ate something. This is all diet culture […]
by Debbie You gotta wanna. It comes up in casual conversation when I meet someone for the first time or have a conversation with someone about health. “How do you do it?” they ask. “What keeps you going?” Those are good questions. Most people have trouble being consistent with health […]
Our ancestors didn’t have the choice to eat foods out of season, for the most part. However, today, we can find berries in our food markets in the dead of winter. Our bodies, though, know when it’s summer or winter and we do best when we are in sync with […]
When you slow cook onions, their sweetness caramelizes and makes a great flavor topping for so many dishes. This flavor is called umami – a savory addition. Here’s how we make our own caramelized onions. 2 large yellow onions, peeled (about 1 pound) 2 T ghee, coconut oil, EVOO, or […]
Are vitamin IV infusions really all it takes to feel better quickly?
We’ve dreaded it. Started thinking about it after July 4th. Promised ourselves we wouldn’t complain about the heat or the bugs because we’d rather deal with that stuff over being freezing cold or wearing coats again. But it’s inevitable–just another thing we have no control over. Summer is ending. So, […]
When we interviewed Marita Lynn, it felt like old friends hanging out. She is so passionate about creating healthy, delicious food and teaching others how to create their own. It’s contagious. But, what’s even more interesting, is how she got there! Listen to her story and be enticed by her […]
Summer is a beautiful time of year for sand and surf – but fueling our body well to stay happy at the beach can be a challenge. Who’s been hot, cranky and hungry after a few hours in the sun? And there is another snag as well – the traditional […]
by Debbie Peterson Last week, I had the privilege to go out to eat with my mother at Semolina Restaurant in Red Bank. It’s a fairly new place, having the space that the restaurant Dish used to be in on White Street. I chose it because they are a farm-to-table […]