Flax seeds and chia seeds are ‘trending’ in the health game right now. They’re added to almost every Instagram-worthy smoothie bowl, but does adding these superfoods really enhance your diet? Let’s find out! Flax seeds are a great source of omega-3 fatty acids, which...

How many times have you heard that expression? How about, “Can you back me?” or “Do you have a back-up plan?” The word “back” thus seems to indicate support and that’s exactly what our backs are, support for our physical bodies. But how about the expressions, “Don’t...

As a registered dietitian nutritionist and founder of Vitality Nutrition and Wellness Center, many clients come in with questions about how to stick to a healthy diet while dining out. Many clients complain they “fall off the wagon” when they go out to eat and wonder...

Squash. There’s summer squash and winter squash. Winter squash is richer in phytonutrients than our summer varieties. There are a lot of varieties of squash, but what makes squash nutritious? Here’s a few things to boast: Excellent source of potassium (10x more than a...

The bacteria in your gut is also known as gut flora, intestinal microbiota or the microbiome, just some fancy words for the 3 trillion bacteria cells living in your digestive tract. Yes, you read that correctly THREE TRILLION. No wonder you may experience digestive...

From Fresh Seeds to Shades of Purple, What’s In Your Garden? Today I want to share with you what I think is most important activity we could partake in this next week: Planting your garden! Some of you may have limited space or live in an apartment, so container...