Make healthy eating habits a family affair
Thinking food has to be high in fat and sugar to be satisfying and tasty may be more of a habit than a fact. Food doesn’t have to be high
September 20, 2023
I spend my days immersed in research, writing and counseling on Nutrition and coaching cancer patients. What fuels my passion is a desire to be of service, a devotion to God, food as medicine, hiking in nature, edible landscapes and my family. My blog is a synthesis of these areas. My hope is that you will discover information, inspiration, tips and encouragement that will guide you in your personal journey to optimal health.
Eating healthy can save you money at the grocery store
When Gayle and I changed our eating habits to consume a whole-food plant-based diet, not only did we see Gayle’s cancer become inactive and both of us feel great and
September 12, 2023
Functional longevity is a worthy destination. Here’s how a functional nutritionist can help.
When you think about your life as an older adult, what do you picture? For myself, I picture a healthy brain, hiking in the woods well into my 90’s, showing
September 5, 2023
Yummy Chocolate Vegan Cupcakes
My birthday was yesterday and it was a big one – 60! In celebration, I started looking for a chocolate cupcake recipe that was delicious, vegan and one the grandkids
September 5, 2023
Working with a cancer coach can bring clarity to the chaos
When I tell people that I am a certified functional nutrition counselor and a certified holistic cancer coach, they often start asking a lot of questions about both. They want
August 29, 2023
4 ways to boost your immune system as we kick off fall
Can you believe it’s already nearing the end of summer? (At least it is in the Midwest) I hope you had a fantastic summer full of fun adventure and healthy
August 21, 2023
The ultimate detox strategy – avoiding constipation
Our body was brilliantly designed to keep us healthy. One of the ways it does this is through detoxing – filtering out harmful stuff it doesn’t need. Your body has
August 16, 2023
Tabbouleh: jam-packed with super foods
We love this Tabbouleh recipe. Gayle cut it out of the Detroit Newspaper in 1987, and it is our go-to recipe for healthy road trip lunch food. Tabbouleh is
August 8, 2023
Sprouts – A super food you will love
Are you looking for a way to improve your health and well-being? Look no further than sprouts! Sprouts are a super food packed with essential vitamins and minerals. They
August 1, 2023
Three Tips for Breast Cancer Prevention
“Whatsoever is the father of disease, poor diet is the mother.” -Chines Proverb In the 1970s, the chance of being diagnosed with breast cancer in the United States was one
July 25, 2023
Banana-Date Muffin Recipe
Banana-Date Muffin Recipe Gayle and I have found the key to creating a new eating strategy is to focus more on all the new delicious foods we are adding to
July 18, 2023
Four steps to reduce stress and improve immune function
Four steps to reduce stress and improve immune function According to the results of the 2020 Stress in America survey by the American Psychological Association, 55 percent of Americans are
July 10, 2023
