“The rules are, there are no rules.” Does anyone know where this quote is from? No, not your favorite dietitian on Instagram this week 😏 It’s from Fast Times at Ridgemont High, 1982, Jeff Spicoli… and if you know, you know. If you don’t, add it to your list....
Let’s be honest, when your knees start cracking as you get up out of a chair or off the couch, it’s time to talk about bone health. Your bones may be showing or shouting😆 signs of aging, but that doesn’t mean you can’t set them straight. This is your BS-free guide to...
Let’s talk about one of nature’s most potent (and delicious) tools for healthy aging—berries! 🍓🫐 These tiny, colorful fruits may not look like nutritional powerhouses, but don’t let their size fool you. From heart and brain health to blood sugar balance and glowing...
Let’s be honest—coffee isn’t just a beverage. It’s a lifestyle, a coping mechanism, and in some cases (like mine), a love language. ☕❤️ And if you're a menopausal woman navigating energy dips, mood swings, and hot flashes… let’s say coffee has earned its seat at your...
April is here, and with it came April Fools’ Day — a time for pranks and playful deception. But when it comes to nutrition, misinformation is no joke. Social media is overflowing with health claims that can send us down some confusing (and exhausting) rabbit holes. If...
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We’ve all been there—standing in the kitchen, overwhelmed, staring at ingredients, wondering how on earth we’re going to pull together a healthy meal, let alone do it consistently. Now throw menopause into the mix, with its hot flashes, mood swings, and weight gain,...
Is Vegetarian, Vegan, or Plant-based Best for Your Health? As a teenager newly fascinated by nutrition, I wondered if vegetarianism was healthier than including meats. Then, as a young adult, I pondered whether veganism was the ultimate diet for health. Once I became...
Oh, it is Me… Does this conversation sound familiar? Is it me, or is my scale stuck? You’ve been diligently working on your weight-loss journey, making strides, and suddenly, everything comes to a screeching halt. Oh, it is me... This frustrating phase is known as a...
As I embrace the arrival of 55 (and I know many of you are right there with me☺️), and the first day of Spring🌷, I couldn't resist sharing my top 5+5 hits for tips and recipes to celebrate this milestone in style. Birthdays are all about joy, laughter, loved ones,...
The phrase “every silver lining has a touch of grey” has multiple meanings as we age. For starters, the grey roots keep coming through no matter how often we use excellent hair products to maintain our youthful appearance 😎. The phrase also references the fantastic...
I wish we could micromanage menopause, along with micromanaging other things and/or people in our lives (yes, I know we all try!). But as we have all experienced, it just does not work. However, if we put the work into managing our menopausal journeys (as delightful...
While wearing as few layers as possible, density sounds like something that will weigh us down even more. But nutrient density is a light approach to eating, with a hefty benefit. Nutrient density is when foods have a higher nutrient content relative to their...
Nourishing yourself is a key part of weight happiness. That is one of the many reasons why diets do not work in the long run. They surely do not make you happy. Happy to lose weight but not happy with your day-to-day eating regimen. Self-care, including nourishment,...
We all might feel a little crazy, like days are blending into one another, and time has taken on a new meaning. Cooking is often my go-to when I want to take some control of the crazy. I could cook anything from sweet to savory to feel I am accomplishing something....
Part 5: Women and (Unwanted) Weight As “gracefully aging women,” we know there is much to discuss. However, we have reached our last topic in this series. What makes it so difficult to lose or maintain weight during this phase of life? As always, there are multiple...
Women and aging…where do we begin, and where does the path take us? There is no manicured trail to follow, but we can reach our best selves by listening to our bodies, pursuing our goals, and finding the proper nourishment and exercise that fits into our lives....
Happy New Year! We have made it to 2021, which is indeed no easy accomplishment. Way too many have been left behind, and way too many continue to struggle. Hope is seeing that there is light despite all of the darkness. Desmond Tutu. Unfortunately, we cannot control...
Back in the day, heart disease was always thought of more as a “man’s disease.” However, we now know coronary artery disease, peripheral artery disease, arrhythmia, and congestive heart failure do not discriminate among genders — 1 in 4 women dies from heart disease...
Immunity has become a hot topic during this worldwide pandemic. While there may be information about diet and coronavirus prevention, we cannot prevent COVID-19 with food (or wine, though it continues to be tested😊). Increasing your intake of vitamins C, D, and iron...