The Power of Intentional Eating By: Megan Barefoot Do you stop and think about the food you are putting into your body before you eat? When it comes to improving your health, how you eat is just as important as what you eat. This month we are trying to bring the mindfulness back into our…
Looking for the best boxed mac and cheese for kids? Boxed mac and cheese (or “roni” as my kids call it) is a classic for a reason. It’s quick, easy, and let’s be honest—kids love it. Yup, this dietitian mom of three fully endorses this message :). Why Boxed Mac and Cheese Still Deserves a…
While on a mindfulness retreat, Eli Susman, a PhD Candidate in psychology at the University of California (UC) Berkeley, was surprised by the day’s schedule. The emphasis at Plum Village—the monastery of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh—is on mindful living, which is different from other retreat centers that include long periods of sitting meditation. As…
Here’s a simple question for both male and female competitors in the body sports: Why are you 40-plus pounds over your contest weight? Even if you blame your coach, you’re the one who has to diet off all that chub. Wouldn’t you rather diet off 10 or 15? It’s absolutely ridiculous to me that in…
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It won’t surprise my regular readers when I say that I absolutely love learning and sharing accessible, evidence-based approaches to improving the health of my clients and those who follow my content. When the opportunity arose, as it has today, to collaborate with the Ontario Ginseng Growers Association, I knew right away that I was…
It’s not every day you run into an Olympic gold medalist in the gym — but if you’re a Fit member, you just might. Meet Nevin Harrison, the most decorated sprint canoeist in U.S. history and the newest ambassador for Fit Athletic. She’s a two-time Olympic medalist, the first American to win a world title…
In my latest Substack post I mention three polyvagal exercises I’ve been doing regularly to reset my nervous system. I wanted to share the details of those exercises here in case they help you, too. The Basics Exercise Sit tall in a chair (or toilet! That can be a good way to remember to do…
NIMH-funded study used universal screening, risk assessment, and safety planning to reduce suicide attempts among adult primary care patients December 30, 2024 • Research Highlight Suicide is a leading cause of death in the United States and a major public health concern. Previous research has shown that identifying and helping people at risk for suicide…
The Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica Foundation and the Scandinavian Society of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine (SSAI) Research Committee announces: A new post-doctoral grant program for 2026 – 2027 which will provide 50% research time each year for 2 years (salary to the clinical department) for a clinician who recently completed their research training (PhD granted…