It’s chilly here in the Northeast, my favorite time of year to cozy up with a good book and a warm bowl of soup. The thought of soup reminds me of my great-grandmother-in-law who turned ninety years old last week. Her secret to longevity: a daily bowl of vegetable soup for …
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Belly bloating is one of the most common symptoms of digestive stress that I see in my practice. It involves the sensation of fullness or swelling in the abdomen. It can be caused by various factors, including: High Fiber Foods: Foods that are high in fiber, like beans, lentils, …
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I’ve been thinking a lot about chewing. During last month’s smoothie challenge, I talked about chewing smoothies (yes, really!) to ease digestive stress. At home, the girls like to have chewing contests to see who can chew their food the most number of times before swallowing. They’re counting from 4 to 20 …
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Summer brings sunshine and play and oftentimes, travel. We’re taking an extended drive up to Maine to drop my daughter off for her first season of sleep-away summer camp. We leave on Saturday. While I always enjoy the change in scenery, being away from home can sometimes throw our bodies …
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Have you heard of tiger nuts?….Tiger, what?! Tigernuts are currently trending in superfood communities, being touted by many as the next superfood craze. Despite the name, tigernuts aren’t actually nuts. (Great news for those of you with nut allergies.) Instead they are starchy tubers (root-like bulbs) like yuca, sweet potatoes, …
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I was at my local gym over the weekend for my favorite barre class and wow was it crowded. The new year is a great time for a fresh start! For me, a fresh start begins in the kitchen at 6:25 am. As you may know, I love starting my …
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