I am passionate about nutrition. That’s why I got a Master’s degree in nutrition from Columbia University many years ago and have continued to explore this complex topic ever since. I’ve learned that fresh, organic food is one of the best gifts you can give yourself. The vibrant colors of fruits and vegetables reflect the variety of nutrients within them. Not only does healthy food promote overall well-being, it can be more delicious than unhealthy food. For me, preparing food is both an art and a science. It’s certainly chemistry. Are we creating good chemistry or bad chemistry in our bodies when we eat? One thing I know for sure: good nutrition is one of the most important things a person can do to prevent disease and live healthfully.
I don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach to nutrition. How the body reacts to a particular food is very individual. There is an old saying: “You are what you eat.” Actually, it is not just what you eat, but also how you eat it, when you eat it, and in what combinations you eat it. Nutrition counseling is a great way to improve your relationship with food. I am always happy to facilitate that process and see improvements in my patient’s weight, energy, digestion, and overall health.
“Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” ~ Hippocrates
“The food you eat can be either the safest and most powerful form of medicine or the slowest form of poison.” ~ Ann Wigmore, whole foods advocate and co-founder of the Hippocrates Health Institute
