Real Mom Health: Meet Kristina
By Kristina Dewig Growing up I was always “the chubby girl.” The funny thing is, it’s not until a certain age do you know that you are “the chubby girl.” In elementary school, I was aware my build and stature were different than the other girls, and I had a difficult time shopping for the same types of clothes that my friends were wearing. It wasn’t until around middle [...]
Life Is Too Short for Crappy Food
I recently read a book called A Meal with Jesus, by Tim Chester. The author brings to light how a meal is more than just food, it’s an opportunity to [...]
Our Fall Front Porch
If you've followed me at all for more than 5 minutes, you know I love fall. I love it all. The leaves, the pumpkin spice, the boots, the sweaters. All [...]
10 Things This Nutrition Expert Wants You to Know About Weight Loss
I deal with the topic of weight loss in some fashion or another nearly every day. Most of the time it’s with my patients in the office. It doesn’t matter [...]
Visiting Asheville
I recently heard a piece of advice that has changed my life. It was something along the lines of “If you keep hearing the same thing over and over again, [...]
Understanding Your Wellness Exam
When you go to a health screening or to your healthcare provider for a wellness exam, often a lot of numbers are thrown at you. Height, weight, lab results, and [...]
Canning and Pickling – our New Jam
Canning and pickling have become our new jam! Last year I had an abundance of cucumbers and tried pickling for the first time. When we ran out of our farm-to-table [...]