Posts tagged Nutrition
Nourishing Change: A Conversation with Camilla Marcus
Nourishing Change: A Conversation with Camilla Marcus

Lynne Cohen Foundation and SEAM founder Amy Cohen Epstein sits down with Camilla Marcus, chef, entrepreneur, and founder of Westbourne, a brand dedicated to sustainable, zero-waste food practices. In this inspiring interview, Camilla opens up about her journey in the culinary world, her passion for regenerative agriculture, and her upcoming cookbook, My Regenerative Kitchen.

This discussion covers everything from family mealtime tips to the importance of biodiversity in farming, showing how Camilla’s approach to food is both innovative and grounded in sustainability!

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NutritionHEALTH, NUTRITION, HEALTH & WELLNESS, Nutrition
Navigating Postmenopausal Weight Gain
Navigating Postmenopausal Weight Gain

I love being a woman. Some of my greatest accomplishments are related to my womanhood: birthing and raising my daughters and creating a career path that allows me to transform other women’s lives, just to name a few. However, despite all the absolute pleasures of womanhood, we all know it comes with its own challenges, too. Our bodies continuously change from year to year, day to day, and even from morning to afternoon to evening. One of the most notable changes is the inevitable natural shift to menopause and postmenopause. 

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Health, HEALTH & WELLNESS, Lifestyle, Life, NutritionElissa GoodmanHealth, HEALTH & WELLNESS, Nutrition
Scooping Holistic Wellness: A Conversation with Camille Lasker of Holi Scoops
Scooping Holistic Wellness: A Conversation with Camille Lasker of Holi Scoops

In this conversation, SEAM founder Amy Cohen Epstein speaks with Camille Lasker, co-founder of Holi Scoops. Camille shares how her journey through health challenges inspired her to create a line of health-conscious ice creams. Through Holi Scoops, Camille integrates holistic ingredients and functional adaptogens into treats that aim to bring balance, enjoyment, and wellness. Join Amy and Camille as they discuss the entrepreneurial spirit, the challenges of balancing health and indulgence, and the importance of resilience in both life and business.

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HEALTH & WELLNESS, Health, Lifestyle, Life, NutritionNUTRITION, HEALTH & WELLNESS, Nutrition
Savoring Family Stories and Recipes: An Interview with the Sisters Behind Hey Sis, Eat This
Savoring Family Stories and Recipes: An Interview with the Sisters Behind Hey Sis, Eat This

Sisters Whitney Walder and Courtney Harrow, creators of the podcast Hey Sis, Eat This, have transformed their love for family, food, and storytelling into a journey that celebrates both heritage and sisterhood. In this conversation with SEAM founder Amy Cohen Epstein, Whitney and Courtney share how their mom’s resilient spirit and lifelong passion for cooking inspired them to start their podcast. Together, they discuss the healing power of food, the joy of creating lasting family traditions, and the unique bond between sisters. Dive into this heartwarming interview to explore the stories, recipes, and family ties that define Hey Sis, Eat This.

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Nutrition, Life, Lifestyle, HEALTH & WELLNESSFood, Cooking, Life, Lifestyle, Female Founders, Nutrition, NUTRITION
6 Common Nutrient Deficiencies and How to Combat Them
6 Common Nutrient Deficiencies and How to Combat Them

If you frequently experience bouts of fatigue, pain, anxiety, brain fog, insomnia, irregular heartbeat, hair loss, or infections, you are not alone. Many of my clients come to me with these symptoms looking for answers they struggle to obtain elsewhere. As a holistic nutritionist, one of the first things I assess with my new clients is potential nutrient deficiencies. Because all too often, unexplained symptoms like the ones above result from insufficient intakes of essential vitamins and minerals. So, let’s break down the six most common nutrient deficiencies I see in my practice and how to overcome them…

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HEALTH & WELLNESSElissa GoodmanNutrition, Vitamins
A Holistic Nutritionist’s Guide to Optimal Blood Sugar Levels
A Holistic Nutritionist’s Guide to Optimal Blood Sugar Levels

Blood sugar imbalances affect over 100 million adults in the United States—and this number continues to rise. With symptoms of fatigue, weight fluctuations, mood swings, excessive thirst, blurred vision, increased urination, headaches,  infections, nerve damage, and delayed wound healing, many people may not realize that these signs often signify blood sugar abnormalities….

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HealthElissa GoodmanElissa Goodman, FEATURED, HEALTH & WELLNESS, Nutrition
8 Common Herbal Supplement & Medication Interactions to Look Out For
8 Common Herbal Supplement & Medication Interactions to Look Out For

Over the last several years, many people have turned to herbal medicine to boost their immune systems, treat various diseases, and restore their overall health and well-being – me being one of them. In 2022 alone, the global herbal medicine market was valued at 166 billion dollars, and it is expected to reach 348 billion dollars by 2029! This shift towards natural herbal remedies is largely due to the perception that herbal supplements are more effective and safer than their synthetic counterparts….

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NutritionElissa GoodmanFEATURED, food, HEALTH & WELLNESS, Nutrition
Prebiotics, Probiotics, and Postbiotics: Do We Need All Three?
Prebiotics, Probiotics, and Postbiotics: Do We Need All Three?

Did you know that there are currently trillions of microorganisms living in your body? That’s about ten times more microorganisms than cells! And while some of these “bad” microorganisms do hold the potential to make you sick, most are considered “good” and live in the body harmoniously to provide incredible benefits for a healthy human host….

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Elissa GoodmanFEATURED, HEALTH & WELLNESS, Nutrition, Wellness
The Link Between Gut Health and Menopause: How Nutrition Might Help
The Link Between Gut Health and Menopause: How Nutrition Might Help

What comes to mind when you see or hear the word menopause? I know for most of my clients, menopause often provokes a gut-wrenching reaction being that it’s typically associated with uncomfortable symptoms, such as hot flashes, night sweats, migraines, and mood fluctuations. Well, believe it or not, this inevitable stage of a woman’s life doesn’t have to be as terrible as it’s normally depicted—actually, it’s not supposed to be terrible at all….

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HEALTH & WELLNESSElissa GoodmanNutrition
The Best Foods to Optimize Hormone Balance in Pre, Peri, and Post-Menopause
The Best Foods to Optimize Hormone Balance in Pre, Peri, and Post-Menopause

Balancing hormones can be a tricky task, especially for those assigned female at birth who experience monthly hormonal cycles that impact their mood, thoughts, and physical well-being. In this article, we'll explore how to use food to balance hormones and optimize our health during the different phases of the hormonal cycle, providing tips and insight into how to live a more balanced life…

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Health, HEALTH & WELLNESS, Life, LifestyleSarah ZimmermanFEATURED, Menopause, Menstruation, Nutrition
Connecting the Dots: The Gut Microbiome and Disease
Connecting the Dots: The Gut Microbiome and Disease

When you sit down to eat a meal, you may think you are only nourishing yourself. Guess again! Within your body, a vast microscopic ecosystem of bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and viruses inhabit your gut. Collectively, these microorganisms and their genes make up your microbiome. With over 100 trillion microbes and a thousand different species, many of my clients are surprised to learn that their guts contain more bacterial genes than human genes. This means that you are a superorganism! In fact, your unique microbiome consists of millions of genes that encode proteins that influence many bodily functions, including digestion, immunity, hormone balance, vitamin production, and detoxification….

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Elissa GoodmanHealth, HEALTH & WELLNESS, Nutrition
Lifestyle Changes for Lowering Cancer Risk: One Step at a Time
Lifestyle Changes for Lowering Cancer Risk: One Step at a Time

This time of year, it’s common to make diet and fitness resolutions, but we often choose unrealistic goals that are impossible to adhere to long-term. We get discouraged and give up, berating ourselves as failures, ending up in worse shape, mentally and physically, than when we started. Instead of tackling a “whole body makeover” or demanding a “new year, new me,” why don’t we gently love ourselves through small, sustainable healthy improvements this year?…

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HealthSarah ZimmermanHEALTH & WELLNESS, Nutrition
10 “Healthy” Foods That May Not Be So Healthy
10 “Healthy” Foods That May Not Be So Healthy

One of the most common statements my clients tell me when beginning their health journey is: I want to eat better, but I don’t know how to start. And I get it. Changing your current diet and lifestyle can be daunting, especially when there is a plethora of options at the grocery store. Unfortunately, so many foods are advertised as “healthy” when, in reality, they lack essential nutrients or are filled with numerous additives. So much of marketing and packaging is misleading regarding the ingredients you’re purchasing to put into your body. Simply put, choosing the right foods can be confusing….

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Elissa GoodmanNutrition
Why Eating In-Season is Healthier (& More Delicious)
Why Eating In-Season is Healthier (& More Delicious)

Have you ever noticed that butternut squash tends to taste better in the fall? Your taste buds aren’t deceiving you! The change of seasons makes certain produce that grows best during that season more flavorful because it’s fresher, riper, and juicier than its out-of-season counterpart. In-season produce not only tastes better, but it’s healthier for us, too. I’ve found that I feel better in my body and am more energized when I pay attention to what’s local and seasonally available at the grocery store…

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Elissa GoodmanHEALTH & WELLNESS, Nutrition