Pushing Away Idols to Re-Focus on God’s Glory “What?” you ask, “do idols have to do with food and nutrition?” A lot actually. I recognize this is a challenging subject, and as I write this today, I am convicted myself in more than one way. I hope that as you read this today, you will pause and consider your own heart. Psalm 139:23 “Search me, O God, and know my heart! Try me and know my thoughts! And see if there be any grievous way in me, and lead me…
What is happening? COVID-19 is spreading fast. As I am writing this, over 140,000 people have died and there are over 2 million cases worldwide. Everyone is wondering, “what is happening?” Besides wondering about daily life, and how in the world am I going to teach both of my children, and work, and keep my house clean, and cook meals…??? I am also wondering, how can I reduce my risk of severe illness or even death from this deadly virus? What are some easy (because let’s be real, I don’t…
Pros and Cons of Popular Diets Misinformation There is so much misinformation about nutrition plaguing our culture with false promises, quick fixes and just plain bad nutrition advice in so many popular diets. There is truly a great need for science-based nutrition information from reputable sources. Knowledge is power, but knowledge doesn’t mean lasting change. Knowledge often helps us with change, but we need to dig deeper. We need to discover the heart behind the decisions we are making with about our nutrition. I often use the Bible to help…
What are toxins? Toxins include everything that our bodies don’t need that can be harmful if accumulated. They are actually made by the body through metabolism: lactic acid, urea or other waste products. They also come from outside the body and can include pesticides, mercury, lead, pollution, chemicals in tobacco, drugs, or alcohol. Toxins can accumulate in our bodies in fat, muscle, and bones. How does our body naturally detox? Our bodies are constantly detoxing naturally. It is the process by which these toxins are removed from our bodies through…
The Story About Fats I wrote a very lengthy article about a year ago about fats. While it is packed with some really good info and a lot of research to back it up, I wanted to write a simpler version for those of us who are short on time. What I mean by that is, everyone. So here it is, the story about fats. The Buzz Recently, you have probably heard some buzz about how coconut oil is one of the truly healthy oils. Perhaps you have heard promises…
GERD Q: Do you have hoarseness, chronic cough, choking episodes, trouble swallowing, lump in throat, chronic throat clearing, postnasal drip, heartburn, or asthma? A: If your answer is yes, you may have GERD. GERD doesn’t always present with heartburn. It may show up as any of the above symptoms. Q: What causes GERD? A: It’s not actually the stomach acid itself that causes GERD. It is the pepsin (the enzyme in the stomach that helps digest protein). Pepsin is activated by acid, but it isn’t the acid that causes…
Lemon Garlic Roasted Yellow Squash This lemon garlic roasted yellow squash was delicious! It is easy to prepare, about 10 minutes, and really was quite good. I love finding new ideas to put more veggies in my life! I was challenged a couple of weeks ago by one of my clients who asked me for more ideas for side dishes. I was stumped. I realized that my side dishes are often quite boring! I decided to come up with some new, interesting, tasty, and easy ideas for vegetables sides. This…
A Magic Pill Many of us are always looking for something new that will “fix” all of our health issues. Whether it is an ache or pain or a chronic disease like heart disease or diabetes. Or maybe, you have tried every weight loss pill on the planet, and you hope the next one will be the one that actually works. The truth is that there really isn’t a magic pill. Being healthy takes some work and some discipline. However, we do have some nutrients that may be good “helpers”…
Herbs to Help with Digestion Many of my clients struggle with digestive symptoms related to what they are eating. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and GERD (reflux) are the two most common. It is definitely challenging to figure out what is causing issues. One day it may seem like the piece of bread is problematic, and the next day it doesn’t. It often takes time to understand the complexities of how your body works and which foods may be causing undesirable symptoms. Other Factors It is also important to remember that…
Benefits of keeping a food record Food records can give you great insight into your own eating patterns and habits. Are you a snacker? Is there a time of day you tend to overindulge. Is there a place you go to when you overeat? Are your days of the week different than your weekends? Are you an evening snacker? Grazer? You can learn so much about yourself by spending a few moments each day to reflect on what you are eating! Food records will help you learn about food intolerances…
