Open Door Nutrition

06/15/2023

Enjoy these yummy recipes and tips on "eating the rainbow!"

The more colourful your plate, the more nourishing it will be, too. Here’s how to eat the widest range of veg – while having your most delicious summer ever

10/13/2022

This article describes an excellent way for us to manage our stress eating - a habit many of us developed during the pandemic (if not before!).

Stress and anxiety can promote belly fat and cravings, making you eat more. But you can train your brain to crave healthier foods during stressful times.

04/16/2020

Enjoy this recipe for a yummy, warming comfort food...

04/02/2020

https://www.forbes.com/sites/melissakravitz/2020/03/27/ewg-dirty-dozen-2o20-strawberries-organic/

Forget splurging on organic avocados—the conventional version is totally fine.

01/30/2020

One of the best things you can do for your health is to cut back on foods with added sugar. Our 7-Day Sugar Challenge will show you how.

11/20/2019

Here are some beautiful, healthy, delicious recipes for us to enjoy this holiday season from my friend, Margo and Nutrition By Margo - Enjoy!

Dear Friends, Making food for people we care about goes far beyond providing physical nourishment. It is one of the most basic forms of nurturing and is a gift, made with love that connects people across all cultures. This recipe guide is a gift to you. It contains both brunch and dinner options. I....

10/25/2019

The gut-brain/brain-gut connection is fascinating to learn about. Don't underestimate those gut feelings!

And if you would like to learn more about the gut-brain axis, Open Door will be offering a workshop on December 4 at 6:30 pm. To learn more visit opendoorworkshop.com

https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/the-brain-gut-connection

A Johns Hopkins expert explains how what’s going on in your gut could be affecting your brain.

07/08/2019

Here is a helpful (and shocking!) chart demonstrating the amount of toxic glyphosate found in everyday food. Once again, I encourage every one to eat locally sourced foods and organic whenever possible.
http://www.herbs-info.com/blog/fda-registered-lab-finds-alarming-levels-of-glyphosate-in-major-food-brands/?i=rd&utm_term=rd&fbclid=IwAR1sKNo7SMandZGGpDDy-qzQ_IL4LC9nPA6b7cTcnxGI3dREFXG__janESk

Recent evidence suggests that glyphosate can pose a threat to human health at very low levels of 0.1 parts per billion (ppb)... [read more]

06/12/2019

Yikes! Be aware of what isn’t listed on the ingredients panel of your food. This is one of the reasons I encourage clients to eat organically and locally when possible.

Latest Findings Come as Courts Levy More Than $2B in Judgements Against Bayer-Monsanto Over Cancer-Causing Glyphosate

05/29/2019

Good nutrition helps heal us physically and mentally. This article is a nice reminder of how important good nutrition is when we are struggling mentally or emotionally. Reducing inflammation, by eating the right diet specifically designed for the individual, has shown to improve mental wellness, energy, and sleep.
https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/why-nutritional-psychiatry-is-next-big-frontier-in-natural-mental-health-treatment

Pro tip: If you're anxious, eat some salmon.

04/04/2019

Good nutrition is not only about avoiding the bad stuff - it's also about adding the good stuff whenever you can.
https://www.cnn.com/2019/04/03/health/diet-global-deaths-study/index.html

Poor diet is the top risk for death and disability around the world, according to a new 27-year global study of 195 nations.

03/05/2019

By eating organically, we can avoid so much more of the damaging ingredients in foods - not only the pesticide residues. Remember that what we eat and absorb, becomes a part of us...

https://www.ewg.org/research/packagedorganic/?utm_campaign=EWG+Content&utm_content=1551800036&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR3uMCr9IITnNbVeGP5_ckhOgMD66R5g9YqjZc4Oh-Eien8LbmRc12t2loY

In packaged foods, ‘organic’ not only bans pesticides but thousands of added chemicals.

01/13/2019

Good nutrition can help individuals feel better physically AND mentally. Let us know if we can help you get on track to a better, healthier lifestyle.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-food-that-helps-battle-depression-1522678367?mod=e2fb

10/24/2018

Here are some helpful tips on how to avoid unwanted and unexpected chemical additives in our food:
https://www.ewg.org/research/dirty-dozen-list-endocrine-disruptors?utm_campaign=Social+Traffic&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_content=1512401437 #.WiVp2rQ-esp

There is no end to the tricks that endocrine disruptors can play on our bodies: increasing production of certain hormones; decreasing production of others; imitating hormones; turning one hormone into another; interfering with hormone signaling; telling cells to die prematurely; competing with essen...

04/19/2018

Early Bird pricing for Edgewater Farm CSA ends Saturday! Sign up today and pick up at Open Door this summer! More information here: http://www.edgewaterfarm.com/new-products-1!