We all overeat sometimes. Sometimes we don’t mind it, and other times we really don’t want to — we know it’s not good for us, we want to stop, but for some reason we can’t rid ourselves of our addiction to that stuffed feeling. Naive individuals would ask why? Why don’t you just stop overeating, because is […]
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The Original Japanese Meal-Prep Guide (2 Things About Food That It Should Always Be)
Can we start eating please? The table was lined with boxes, filled with colorful and bright foods that are specially made just this one time of year. The bright red prawns, still glistening from their sweet sake and soy sauce marinade, were inviting me to reach for them. My eyes also scanned for the sugar-coated […]
Solutions for the Frequent Traveler’s Stressed-Out Gut
It was around noon and I was eating lunch with friends at a new chic-trendy cafe: Glass panel walls, lots of plants, and a natural sunlight which made the place feel incredibly spacious. The room smelled like brunch; of earthy coffee, of faint just-toasted bagels, of cheesy eggs and butter. It would usually be an […]
What It’s Like To Do a Thanksgiving Wellness Retreat
Mohonk is a private mountain resort located in the Hudson Valley, surrounded by 40000 acres of forest and wildlife. Founded in 1869, it’s an old and historic landmark resort, well-known for the loyal families that make an annual 90-minute drive up from New York City. Rumor has it that it’s also the supposed inspiration location […]
‘One Soup, Three Sides’: The Japanese Art of Eating Healthfully
The eating style ichiju-sansai offers lessons in portion size and nutrition According to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development’s (OECD) Obesity Update released in 2017, more than one in two adults and nearly one in six children are overweight or obese in OECD member countries. Despite this global pattern, Japan remains an outlier; its […]
Why Low Stomach Acid Can Contribute to Depressive Symptoms (And Why I Believe In a Holistic Approach to Health)
The role of stomach acid in depressive symptoms is an interesting one– while it’s hard to argue against the fact that the food we eat and our overall nutrition has an impact on our mental health, most individuals don’t really think about how it’s not just the food we eat, but about how we digest […]
How To Eat Local So You Save Money, Time, and Probably Your Health
Why I Chose To Go Local Eating local has been a popular topic in the food and nutrition world the past few years, but how hard is it to do and is it worth it? When we struggle with our diet, we are more often than not struggling with deeper issues associated with digestion and […]
The Fermented Topping You Should Try: Why I Began Adding Katsuo Flakes To My Rice
Last week I wrote on the role of stomach acid, and why it’s so important to our digestive health— without proper stomach acid levels, we put ourselves at risk of chronic digestive diseases, as well as exacerbating depressive and anxiety symptoms. (*if you haven’t read it, and you’re curious to learn more read about it […]
Stomach Acid: Why You Need It, How to Know if You Lack It, and What to Do if You Need More
Why You Need Stomach Acid We’ve all been embarrassed by a particularly loud or smelly accidental fart or burp, but what if it’s a symptom of something more serious? I’m of course referring to… low stomach acid levels? Stomach acid is incredibly important for our digestive health, and is often the cause of common health […]
Surprising Benefits of Cooking Tomatoes (The Lycopene Secret) + Stovetop Shakshuka Recipe
Did you know that consuming tomatoes cooked is in fact healthier than eating them raw? Here’s why: Cooking tomatoes increases the bioavailability of lycopene, a bright red carotenoid, which is a powerful antioxidant. Lycopene is what gives tomatoes, watermelon and papaya their bright red color. Lycopene can help to prevent cancer growth, and supports your […]
