What are YOU thinking about around 3-4pm in the afternoon AND/OR late at night when everyone has gone to bed? It is “something SWEET”? Well rest assured…you are not alone. My clients often struggle with this…and so do I! So here are some tactics to help conquer them. But don’t forget: properly managing stress, getting 7-9 hours sleep, balancing …
It is TIME to PLAN ahead so you can avoid “the surprise” around your middle in the New Year!  If you received the JBS Nourishing Newsletter…then you know that  I LOVE  “one-pot wonders” this time of year.  These are recipes that… include all your food groups in one mixed meal, PLUS offer a powerhouse of antioxidants, flavoinoids, and …
I am a firm believer that HEALTHY FOOD must be DELICIOUS! So when I discover a recipe that is power-packed with health benefits AND WOWs my sweet tooth and tingles my taste buds…I like to share!  This recipe has been slightly modified from the recipe found in the book  – The Microbiome Solution by  Dr. Robynne Chutkan.   I admittedly …
Are you busy in your yard improving that “curbside appeal”? Did you know you may be exposing yourself to possible cancer-causing chemicals?! Until just last year, I WAS! Most weekends, you will find me in my yard lovingly trying to help it look its BEST, and that includes killing WEEDS. Of course, my solution to …
Are you striving to feel and look your best? Then you need to treat your gut right — and a big part of that involves prebiotics and probiotics. Hopefully you read the last blog about WHY this may be important for your weight and overall health. However, it is also important to know that as we age, …
As a dietitian/nutritionist I have visited with hundreds of clients over the years who just can’t seem to lose weight. They often seek me out since they are frustrated, exhausted, and confused as to why the “calories in vs. calories out” (AKA: diet approach) is not working. Weight loss is complex!  It involves many factors such as your …
Fall is arriving and with it my excitement for the seasonal flavors. The humidity in Florida is finally subsiding and the light cool breeze is blowing. As the seasons change, we also need to change the way we eat to offer variety and diversity to meals but also to minimize our carbon foot print, support our local …
Are you reading your labels? Not just on your food label but how about your non-food product labels ? (I can almost hear you thinking… seriously??!…Trust me, I was with you several years ago.  I promise it will be worth your while or at least health! (grin).   Think about this… Does the smell of your kitchen cleaner, perfume, or scented air freshener …
THE STORY OF THE CAULIFLOWER PIE! Last week my husband brought me the greatest gift!  A beautiful cookbook given to him (for ME!) from one of his wonderful students.  (Thank you sweet Katie!) Well, little did either of them know, I had just decided (as you likely read in the last newsletter) to start expanding my culinary experiments. …
EATING & LIVING CLEAN was a popular topic in the Newsletter this month, so I am re-posting just part of it for those that missed it! Haven’t signed up for the JBS Nourishing Newsletter? Sign up here today..exciting things coming in October, I guarantee you won’t want to miss it! Most of us know eating “clean” is the newest buzz word when it comes to …
Take this quick assessment to be proactive and informed about your health status. Gain a benchmark on how you are doing so you can begin your journey to maintain or regain your health and ultimately enjoy a PEACEFUL gut!
