Mindfulness

Food is powerfully symbolic and really complex. Through food we express love. We bring comfort and hope. We forge new relationships and strengthen old bonds. Food reaffirms not only our humanity but the joy of being alive. –Marcus Samuelsson What does food mean to you?  Many of us have experienced the healing power of foods by optimizing our nutrition. There...

Looking for a deeper understanding of ashrams? Curious about the meaning behind ashram living and how it can transform your perspective on life? I’ll delve into the essence of ashrams, unravel their significance, and explore the profound impact they can have. So if you’ve ever wondered about ashram life and its powerful potential for personal growth, keep reading to unlock...

Too many people believe that in order to create change, they need to do something crazy and drastic. In the nutrition world, the “crazy and drastic” equivalent is dieting. In her book “Why Diets Make Us Fat”, neuroscientist Sandra Aamodt explains that long-term studies on dieting show dieters being MORE likely to GAIN weight in the following two to fifteen...

I was at the bookstore the other day and walked into the “Health and Wellness” section, scanned all the books sitting perfectly on the shelves, turned around, and walked right back out! To be honest, I was kind of turned off. Hundreds of books lined the bookshelves all promoting something different and all promising THEIR way is THE way. It...

How to Make It Up to Them and Enjoy Healthy Eating Does the term “diet food” terrify you? Do you feel contempt even before you know the taste of things considered “fit”? You are not alone! And believe me: changing this paradigm is essential for you to be able to improve your eating habits without suffering. First of all, let’s quickly conceptualize “diet food” as those foods popularly considered “good” for...

As a holistic nutritionist, I don’t believe in following rules. My job isn’t to tell you what to do, but it is to guide you towards a deeper listening to your own body and its cues, so that you can know exactly what it is that you need. Notwithstanding, the last time I chose to step on the scale I...

Summer is here, and so are your travel plans. The world is slowly opening back up, and you’re here for it. With so many trips and getaways canceled last summer due to the pandemic, many of us are eager to hit the road, or hop on a plane, ASAP. On one hand, it is exciting to be out of the...