by Mary Opfer | Feb 22, 2015 | Food As Medicine, Main |
A few weeks ago I was having a discussion with a friend about the benefits of certain herbs and spices. Cilantro was one of the many herbs we spoke about along with its benefits. I thought this was one herb that is under rated. As a Dietitian specializing in the...
by Mary Opfer | Jan 22, 2015 | Main
January is thyroid awareness month. Thyroid disease is more common in women where three out of four women suffer from some type of thyroid issues. Some women go undiagnosed until it is caught by a routine doctors visit. So what exactly is the thyroid? This small gland...
by Mary Opfer | Jan 12, 2015 | Main
How long do you stick to your New Years resolutions? Sadly, it’s been reported that very few people follow through on resolutions, despite their good intentions. Whether it is a new years resolution or not, sticking to a new way of eating can be difficult at the best...
by Mary Opfer | Dec 15, 2014 | Main
The holidays are as much about shopping; eating and stressing out they are about creating memories and fun times particularly around food. This is especially true if you are a parent of young children. Food is memorable for many of us. Remember walking into your...
by Mary Opfer | Dec 9, 2014 | Main
Now that the holiday season is upon us, stress is one of the reasons we choose to over eat or make poor choices. Eating a balanced diet is equally important around the holidays, not just for maintaining weight but also for avoiding depression and getting stressed out....
by Mary Opfer | Nov 17, 2014 | Main
There is much talk about inflammation; most people don’t understand what it means. It’s not just about a swollen joint that is inflamed. Inflammation occurs when there is a release of chemicals or messengers in side your body, which creates and causes swelling....
