Struggling to lose weight despite eating less and moving more? You’re not alone. This blog explores metabolic adaptation which is a natural biological response that can make weight loss feel frustrating and unsustainable. Learn why restrictive dieting often backfires, and how to support your metabolism through nourishment, not deprivation. Plus, discover how the “Are You Eating Enough?” Workshop can help you build a sustainable, compassionate approach to weight management

How flavor confident are you? In the following article, I share three simple steps to enhance flavor for improved health and well-being. Here's the best part: You don't need to be a gourmet chef!

In this Father’s Day blog post, I reflect on four meaningful life lessons my father taught me while learning to cook as a child. It includes lessons about the connection between nourishment and leadership, sharing care responsibilities across genders, and finding your voice within authority. I also share a healthier, brain-friendly version of my father’s simple pasta recipe. The recipe is perfect for busy professionals and families looking for easy, wholesome meals that fuel focus, energy, and well-being.

Research shows that several everyday spices can help reduce menopause symptoms and support hormonal balance, without harsh side effects. Read to learn more…

When selecting a ripe pineapple, focus on its color, feel, and aroma, to ensure the best quality. By checking these three factors, you can confidently choose a pineapple that is fresh, juicy, and full of flavor. Click to learn more.

Irie holds a deep meaning in Caribbean history and culture. It’s a term born from Jamaica and the larger Caribbean region. Irie captures a sense of all things good, pleasing, and nice. But it's more than just happiness. Learn how to cultivate more balance and satisfaction over a meal with the Irie flavor wheel.

If you love the plantains served at Caribbean and Latin American restaurants and want to recreate that delicious taste at home, here are five tips to help you choose the perfect plantains for cooking. With these simple steps, you'll be able to select plantains that cook up just right every time!

Beyond their delicious taste and versatility, sweet potatoes are packed with powerful nutrients that can help your body manage and bounce back from stress. Curious how? Here are seven reasons why sweet potatoes deserve a spot in your stress relief toolkit.

What is your view of leadership? Whether you're leading yourself through personal challenges, supporting your family through life's ups and downs, or navigating your company through periods of uncertainty, health leadership is an essential skill that requires intention, balance, and resilience.

Did you know that the second Friday of January is Quitter’s Day? I first heard about Quitter’s Day through an Apple Watch commercial, and it immediately struck a chord with me. I’ve started many years with big goals and grand ambitions, only to fall short just weeks later. Can you relate?

During the different seasons of life, I wish you inner peace. Here are a few practical tips that I learned about peace in my travels to Roseto, Italy.

A local library’s vision to foster cultural connection through their enchanted garden.

Poems can serve as an essential ingredient to self-discovery. They can help one to navigate the ups and downs of life. After years of keeping this poem to myself, I decided to share it with you and the world.

Do you or a loved one enjoy spicy foods? If so, consider spicing up the plate with green leafy vegetables. You may also be happy to discover that spicy leafy vegetables are perfect to plant in the spring or fall. These greens have a much better flavor when you grow them yourself.

Practicing the art of mindful cooking brought up strong thoughts, memories, and feelings that actually surprised me. While I absolutely love to cook, underlying feelings of duty and resentment began to surface and demanded that I pay attention.It was as if my soul was crying out for me to attend to my invisible cooking pains.

In the late 1990s and early 2000s, I learned that eating whole grains could be beneficial for my health and the health of my family. In honor of National Family History Day, which is in November, I share some of the lessons I learned from my mom about the health benefits of quinoa and her journey to end the familial legacy of diabetes.

Today I want to talk about fulfillment beyond the plate. Why??? Well… For many years I privileged suffering and pain in life. Suffering was something I knew well. I was so into suffering that I got several degrees learning more about it. But there was a part of me that wanted to see and experience more pleasure in life.

Most people are familiar with Kwanzaa, but may not know its origins and purpose. If you are one of those people, you’re not alone.

What are your family food traditions during Christmas or the holiday season? If Santa visited your home what would you serve him?

The habit of multitasking has become the norm in our overworked and chronically stressed society. A practice of mindful eating is an invitation to pause and take a moment from the stressors of daily life to explore and experience food in the present moment by engaging your senses with these five simple steps.