by Ashley Pearson, Registered Dietitian | Jan 9, 2019 | Nutrition, Health Coaching
January is Thyroid Awareness Month which is our opportunity to help shed light on this small gland and the role it plays in our overall health and wellness. As confirmed by the American Thyroid Association, more than 12 percent of the U.S. population will develop a...
by Ashley Pearson, Registered Dietitian | Dec 20, 2018 | Nutrition
You have most likely heard of probiotics and prebiotics, but what are they and do you need them? They are components of food that may improve health, specifically gut health. Gut health has been getting a lot of buzz lately, and for good reason – the gut’s bacterial...
by Ashley Pearson, Registered Dietitian | Dec 4, 2018 | Nutrition
It is that magical time of year. The lights…the ornaments… the tinsel… the pomegranates? The pomegranate is actually a traditional symbol of Christmas in Greece. During the winter it hangs from trees like Christmas ornaments across the Mediterranean...
by Ashley Pearson, Registered Dietitian | Nov 12, 2018 | Nutrition
You may have heard a friend talking about collagen, seen it on your Instagram feed, or read about all the impressive ways it can impact your health in your favorite magazine. First off, what is collagen? Secondly, does it live up to the hype? What is Collagen?...
by Ashley Pearson, Registered Dietitian | Oct 29, 2018 | Nutrition
During September and October, you may notice green balls on the ground around trees. Did you know that inside these green balls are walnuts? Black walnut hulls drop from the tree when they are ready to be harvested, once the green outer hull has softened and split....
