What affects thyroid health? Are you ready to drink water out of a fire hose? That’s what it can feel like when you are learning about thyroid health. Is it possible to have a thyroid problem and have nothing wrong with your thyroid at the same time? It’s a concept that I see more often […]
Two Pesto Sauces: Allergen or Dairy-Free!
Here in New York, my basil plants grow like wildfire during these hot humid summer months. What better to make with them than a delicious pesto sauce that can be paired with almost anything, from gluten free pasta, to chicken, fish or veggies. This sauce is flavorful and can be stored in the freezer to use any time. There […]
Chicken Scarpiello
A classic Italian dish remixed into an easy, delicious, and healthy recipe is the key to many people’s hearts! This dish can be made with or with out sausage and potatoes, as you will normally find in many Italian restaurants, but the flavor complexity and ease of the simple sautéed chicken works perfectly for a […]
Beyond food: What else impacts how you feel everyday?
It seems that the 24-hour cycle of sun plays a more significant role in our health than we have ever imagined. If you think that because you do not have insomnia, an abnormal work schedule, sleep apnea, or any other form of sleep disorder that you are safe from the effects of an altered biological […]
Mustard and Lemon Crusted Salmon
This mustard and lemon salmon recipe is so tasty that you’ll feel like your kitchen transformed into a bistro! Casual enough for a family dinner, but elegant enough for company. The complexity of the flavors from the mustard and lemon take the salmon to a whole new level! Servings: 4 24 oz Salmon (1.5 lbs) Wild Caught Salmon […]
What happens to ADHD kids after college?
When discussing ADHD, among both the general public and healthcare professionals, you likely encounter two opinions. One can be summarized by a quote I recently saw on Facebook on the subject: “When I was a kid, ADHD was called ‘being a kid’.” The other opinion is generally held by parents with an ADHD child, or […]
Sautéed Shrimp and Kale
The classic combination of onions and garlic mixed with the mustard and lemon are an unusual twist on a seafood dish. The kale compliments the protein perfectly. You’ll love how quick and easy this is to make for yourself or the whole family! Shrimp are one of the easiest seafoods to cook. They are packed […]
Drugs: How can children make the right choices?
Last Saturday, my nearly 13 year old daughter Zoe and I took an adventure racing class (ARC) together at the Lifetime Fitness Club we belong to in Montvale, New Jersey. The ARC class is for people who are training for events like the Spartan Race. It applies principles of cross training and very High Intensity Interval […]
Cilantro Lime Chicken with Avocado Salsa
This zesty dish is perfect for an easy go-to as left overs or a quick-whip up on a work night. The lime in the marinade penetrates the chicken quickly which means it doesn’t have to sit for hours ingesting flavor! Easy, peasy, limey-squeezy! Servings: 4 Chicken 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro 2 ½ tablespoons fresh […]
From raging to a trickle: The Hormone Story
Here is a question from a dear friend of over 30 years, Meredith: “I am thinking about bio-identical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT), not for symptoms of menopause, which seems to be starting early for me because I can deal with that, but rather, I have a pretty significant family history of cancer and other diseases, […]
