October is Non-GMO Month, which means it's a perfect time to ask the perennial question: are genetically-modified organisms (GMOs) useful, or are they unsafe? The parties on both sides feel strongly about the answer, and the complex science, politics, financial interests, and environmental implications of GMOs make it difficult to parse out who is correct. Anti-GMO activists claim that these organisms are an environmental trigger for the growing health crisis, that genetic engineering is not natural, and that we don't know the long-term health effects of eating GMOs. Scientists, on the... Read More

Today is our favorite day of the year: National Kale Day! First of all, how great that our country, despite all its health problems, has a designated day for the king of all leafy greens, right? In Integrative Nutrition's Health coach Training Program, kale holds an equally prominent place, with a special part of the curriculum devoted to it. One of the aspects we focus on is the surprising ways in which kale is actually a superb substitute for animal protein, something that most people don't know. So how does a bunch kale stack up against that slab of steak? Let's take a... Read More

When you look at the most successful people you know, you probably focus on what they did to achieve their success. But what about what they didn't do? According to Integrative Nutrition visiting teacher Deepak Chopra, those non-actions play just as significant a role in determining career success. In an article on LinkedIn last week, Deepak laid out the three biggest mistakes he sees derailing people's potential: Setting your expectations too low. Feeling that you have to be certain. Not seeing how much you will grow. A visionary in the world of holistic health and mindfulness,... Read More

Happy World Heart Day! Sponsored by the World Health Federation, today is an occasion to raise awareness about cardiac health and what people can do to reduce their risk of suffering from heart disease. This is incredibly important, given that heart problems are the leading cause of death in the world, and the number of people who die from heart disease annually is projected to reach 23.3 million by 2030. And though heart disease is declining in developed countries, it's increasing in virtually every other region of the world. Fortunately, preventative measures are low-cost (or free!),... Read More

The iPhone 6. Whether you have one yet or not, you likely haven't been able to escape the buzz about it. And sure, it has some nifty features that mark big strides for mobile communication, photography, and information consumption. But here's why we're interested: it also has the potential to do major things for people's health by putting a Health Coaches in their pocket. The new iPhone comes with a native Health app, which collects all of the user's health and fitness data and presents it in an easy-to-read dashboard. Plus, Apple has unveiled a new platform called HealthKit, which... Read More

People don't understand that artificial sweeteners make you gain weight, they do not make you lose weight. This is one of the most common nutrition myths that Integrative Nutrition visiting teacher Keri Glassman says makes her shake when she encounters it in clients. With a new study from Nature in the news recently asserting that artificial sweeteners interfere with the friendly bacteria in our guts, thus causing our blood sugar to spike and potentially fueling the obesity and diabetes epidemic, hopefully she'll encounter this myth less frequently. However, as she explains in the video... Read More

While many non-native foods reached Cambodia from other lands, a wealth of sugar palms, coconut trees, papayas, mangoes, and bananas are indigenous and thrive happily in the warm region. Vegetables are colorful, plentiful, and often grow wild. Bright displays of lufa gourd, eggplant, water spinach, yard-long beans, mushrooms, cabbage, bamboo shoots, Chinese broccoli, carrots, garlic, and snow peas are readily available at open-air farmers' markets. I've adapted this typically spicy Cambodian curry to be far milder than its original fiery version but every bit as delicious. In addition to... Read More

The lure of Cambodia is its gentle caress on the hearts and memories of those who come to visit. With its lush tropical jungles, bright sunshine, and gleaming Buddhist temples whose spires reach for the sky, this Southeast Asian locale is also the land of warm-hearted people, sprawling rice paddies, and an unhurried pace of rural life along the meandering Mekong River and Tonle Sap Lake. These forested lands and essential waterways are the indispensable lifelines contributing to a rich culture of food traditions that revolve around abundant rice, exotic fruits and vegetables, and everything... Read More

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