Healthy Living

Cauliflower pizza crust

Posted by on Apr 9, 2012 | 0 comments

Cauliflower pizza crust

A healthy, plant-based pizza! This easy pizza crust is completely grain-free and made with nutrient-packed cauliflower.

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The perils of gluten

Posted by on Mar 19, 2012 | 0 comments

The perils of gluten

Even if you don’t have a gluten allergy, there is substantial evidence to suggest that going gluten-free can have numerous health benefits. But use caution — just because some foods are gluten-free doesn’t mean they are healthy.

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Small Steps to Shaping a Healthy Body

Posted by on Jan 21, 2012 | 0 comments

Small Steps to Shaping a Healthy Body

Now that a new year has begun, you may have resolved to get in better shape – even if you’re already fitness-minded. Rather than trying to bench press 250 pounds overnight or be marathon-ready by this weekend, here are some small steps you can take towards having a healthier body.

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Detox Focus #1: Why Detox?

Posted by on Jan 14, 2012 | 0 comments

Detox Focus #1: Why Detox?

Curious about detoxing? My first post in a new detox series explains why our bodies’ natural defense mechanisms aren’t adequate against the onslaught of toxins we face daily.

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Five kitchen tools for healthy eating

Posted by on Dec 30, 2011 | 0 comments

Five kitchen tools for healthy eating

Eating a healthy plant-based diet requires a little more work than you may be used to. Planning your meals in advance and making sure you always have healthy snacks on hand can help. And, the following tools can make healthy meal preparation much easier. These small kitchen appliances are definitely worth the investment if you don’t already own them.

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The Western Diet and Diseases of Civilization

Posted by on Nov 13, 2011 | 0 comments

The Western Diet and Diseases of Civilization

I had some requests to share my midterm research paper for my holistic nutrition class, so here it is. Keep in mind this is hardly an exhaustive report; the assignment called for only 3-6 pages (which I far surpassed). The task was to choose a specific nutrition topic introduced in our reading this semester and to review and analyze 2 or 3 current scientific articles on the subject.

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