Pierce Whole Nutrition

05/05/2014

This is a very interesting article that could shift the way people think about dietary fats. I consistently see improvement in my clients' heath issues (including weight loss!) when they start including higher levels of healthy fats into their diets. The key is to consume the right types of fats - grass-fed beef, wild-caught seafood, avocado, nuts, seeds, olive oil, coconut oil, to name a few.

Americans have been told for decades to avoid butter, cheese, red meat and other fatty foods because they cause heart disease. But do they really? The dubious science behind the anti-fat crusade

03/04/2014

Better nutrition labeling could be in our near future:

Choosing healthier snacks may soon be easier. The FDA says updating nutrition labels is a priority this year.

03/03/2014

Great news from a local company!

Smart Balance, a popular line of buttery spreads, will transition to non-genetically-engineered ingredients, parent company Boulder Brands Inc. said M ...

01/08/2014

As I fed my 9-month old daughter tonight (wild duck, peas, yams and pear), I was reminded of this blog post from two years ago. Still very true and relevant - worth reading again!

Since having my daughter Sally in April, I have come to realize that the phrase “sleep like a baby” really doesn’t make any sense.Or, I should say, it does not make sense if you’re referring to my baby.Because for her to sleep, we have needed everything from pacifiers to noisemakers to rocking chair...

01/05/2014

Is it snowing where you are? If so, this is a great snowy day activity for kids that incorporates nutrition! For a healthy twist, add some fresh fruit and substitute raw honey for the sugar. Thanks to my sister Alice for the great idea!

Snow Milkshake

12/12/2013

Thank you to Lauren from Fuel For Life, LLC for speaking to my employee group today about fitness & exercise. Everyone enjoyed the TAPATA workouts and hopefully will benefit from all of the knowledge you provided!

12/04/2013

Nothing groundbreaking in this article, but a good reminder of how we should approach food on a daily basis!

Good nutrition can be especially elusive during the holidays, but the best lessons haven’t changed much since your childhood — whenever that was.

11/25/2013

Are you trying to have a healthier Thanksgiving or holiday season? Does someone in your group have food allergies? If so, I highly recommend this FREE PDF book! The recipes are great and most are paleo and can be altered for other food restrictions as well.

I’m so excited to share this gift that my amazing team and I have created for you — Balanced Bites Healthy Holiday Recipes. It’s a PDF cookbook, perfect for planning your Paleo Thanksgiving recipe...

11/22/2013

Always check the sugar content of your foods!

A new report finds that some supposedly healthy foods are actually laden with sugar.

11/21/2013

Great question about the health benefits of trace mineral copper from the group at Universal Lending Corporation, NMLS #2996 today. Did you know that copper provides all of these health benefits? Foods high in copper include sesame seeds, cashews, barley, sunflower seeds, lentils, and pumpkin seeds.

11/20/2013

Looking for some healthier versions of your favorite Thanksgiving recipes? Jo & Jules of Conscious Cleanse have come up with some great options! I can't wait to try the chocolate pecan pie!

Thanksgiving is a holiday about abundance, or for many us, overabundance!

So this year we’ve pulled together six of our favorite healthy recipes that will leave you feeling energized and not stuffed to the gills.


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11/17/2013

I love this article by Mark Bittman on dairy, particularly the last big paragraph about osteoporosis. Did you know that, according to Neal Barnard, president of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, "Sugar - in the form of lactose - contributes about 55% of skim milk's calories, giving it ounce for ounce the same calorie load as soda."

Many of us can’t readily digest milk. In my case, it seemed to lead to chronic heartburn.

11/12/2013

Great advice for anyone who is on a budget!

The lower your income is, the more difficult it is to be particular about what you feed your family.Food manufacturers that target lower income shoppers with more affordable products tend to include more GMOs and toxic ingredients in their offerings.

11/07/2013

Setting up for a couple of food demonstrations at Universal Lending Corporation, NMLS #2996 today! Topics this week are protein and food quality.

11/07/2013

Good news today:

The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday proposed measures that would all but eliminate artificial trans fats, the artery clogging substance that is a major contributor to heart disease.

11/06/2013

Did you know that a pasture-raised chicken's egg has 222 times the folate than a USDA standard egg? It also boasts much larger amounts of omega-3 fats, calcium, vitamin D, vitamin A, vitamin E, beta-carotene, and magnesium.

11/06/2013

Check out this list! My favorite is #2 - corn-fed vs grass-fed beef. There is such a huge difference!

We asked them a simple question: “What foods do you avoid? Experts from different areas of specialty explain why they won’t eat these eight foods. Food scientists are shedding light on items loaded with toxins and chemicals. The experts offer some simple swaps for a cleaner diet and supersized healt...

10/30/2013

Denver Moms, Erin is a wonderful baby planner and certified sleep trainer. Take advantage of her time in Denver this weekend!

I am headed to Denver to celebrate my sister's engagement. We will be doing some white dress shopping! I will have a consultation open in Denver this Friday at 5:30pm and this Sunday at 9:00am. Is anyone interested?