In 2024, I was forced to make health an even bigger priority than it already was when I as diagnosed with PCOS and saw some irregular lab markers (high cholesterol, high TSH, and high cortisol). I realized that the way that I lived my life needed to change. I could no longer do a million…
Are you looking for cleaner swaps for food and beverages in 2023? It can be so difficult (and time consuming) to read every ingredient label, research the benefits of certain “superfoods,” and learn about companies’ missions and sustainable practices. To save you some time and stress, I compiled a list of some of my absolute…
The holidays are here, and for many, that means trying to find the perfect gift for loved ones. When I am shopping, I am looking for companies with good values, that use quality materials and ingredients, provide health benefits or services, have reasonable prices and are nice to look at. With so many places to…
In episode 12, Mariel Geron, a data analyst at Mount Sinai Hospital, discussed the complexity of the current obesity epidemic. She explained that sometimes knowledge about diet and exercise aren’t always enough, and we need to consider the many different factors that impact people’s food and activity choices. Mariel acknowledged that it can be difficult…
In episode 11 of Connecting the Dots, my mom, Gail Carney, talks about how once you know what’s in certain junk foods, you don’t want to let your children have it… even every once in a while. This is because some ingredients in popular processed foods have been linked to cancer, chronic illness, obesity, diabetes, high…
In episode 10 of Connecting the Dots, Need help making lifestyle changes? Find a health coach, Rosy McCann discusses small actions that we can take every single day to be well. Rosy is a holistic health and nutrition practitioner who offers clients many services, two of which being private yoga classes and workshops. My discussion…
In episode 8: Want to relax and improve your health? Let’s de-stress, you heard many ways that Melissa Chammas, Cheryl Schlichte, and Christine Burke relax and manage stress. Melissa utilizes yoga when she is feeling overwhelmed, Cheryl engages in mindfulness practices to focus and relax, and Christine paints on a blank canvas to work through…
In Episode 7: Are you eating inflammatory foods? Learn what they are and how to cut back, you heard Ariel Mantzoor, MSW, LCSW, and Julie Daniluk, RHN, NNCP, discuss foods that have caused them to experience inflammation. You also heard them both discuss solutions to lower inflammation in the body and take ownership of your…
Easy Shrimp and Quinoa Bowl 🍤 In episode 6: Eat the foods that fuel you, Brian O’Neill, Offensive Tackle for the Minnesota Vikings, discussed how eliminating gluten and dairy from his diet has improved his performance and how he feels. I know that reducing gluten and dairy can be intimidating, so I wanted to show…
In episode 5, weight-loss nutritionist and founder of SammieNehmi Nutrition & Wellness LLC, Sammie Nehmi, discussed the dangers of fad diets and how falling for them in the past has led to her own digestive consequences. Additionally, Sammie and Sarah Tannen, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and founder of Nutrition with Sarah, both explained the importance of…