Meet Susan
My career in the health and wellness field has now spanned almost 30 years, during which time I’ve created a successful platform which encompasses a health practice, trainings for medical and psychology professionals, and books on healthy eating.
I am a speaker, author, instructor and consultant. I love what I do, and my specialties include diabetes and endocrinology, gut issues (IBS, SIBO, GERD), weight management, PCOS, pregnancy, menopause, cancer and exercise nutrition.
My journey in helping clients with their health has led me to seek a collaborative way to listen and evoke someone’s own internal motivation for change since ambivalence with behavior change is more the norm. I discovered the language of Motivational Interviewing which is a person-centered, guiding method of communication and counseling to elicit and strengthen motivation for change.
Meet Susan
My career in the health and wellness field has now spanned almost 30 years, during which time I’ve created a successful platform which encompasses a health practice, trainings for medical and psychology professionals, and books on healthy eating.
I am a speaker, author, instructor and consultant. I love what I do, and my specialties include diabetes and endocrinology, gut issues (IBS, SIBO, GERD), weight management, PCOS, pregnancy, menopause, cancer and exercise nutrition.
My journey in helping clients with their health has led me to seek a collaborative way to listen and evoke someone’s own internal motivation for change since ambivalence with behavior change is more the norm. I discovered the language of Motivational Interviewing which is a person-centered, guiding method of communication and counseling to elicit and strengthen motivation for change.
Healthy Provencal Green Beans
Here's a healthy tasty version of green beans that is great for an everyday dinner but works well to impress company.
Burnt Basque Pumpkin Ricotta Cheesecake
This year it's all about trying new things in the midst of COVID so Jeffrey and I were experimenting. I'm not a huge fan of pumpkin pie but love ricotta cheese. He likes pumpkin but wanted a variation on the popular Basque cheesecake. The result is our take on the combination of ricotta cheesecake with pumpkin along […]
Cauliflower Au Gratin
Cauliflower is the popular girl in the low carb gluten free world but why settle for just boiled, mashed or roasted? This recipe is super easy both with cooking and assembly. It has a little crunch and you can change the flavorings as desired. Gluten-free low carb and a nice holiday splurge!
Pesto Turkey Salad
Need a new idea for turkey leftovers? Here's a variation on the usual turkey salad. The pesto gives it a great flavor and the celery, pecans and pomegranate seeds give it a nice crisp crunch! Packed with protein, fiber, phytonutrients and monounsaturated fat – this is one to help if you ate a BIT too much over […]
Taking your Metabolic Health Seriously
Did you find yourself eating more carbs or drinking more alcohol during COVID? Was the candy jar constantly calling your name? Trying to pick yourself up from what transpired can be more than tough. How do you course correct for the future and move towards health for 2021? We’ve been bombarded with how to “fight […]
Does Time Restricted Eating work?
A few weeks back my inbox was jammed-packed with inquiries about the JAMA study that came out debunking Time Restricted Eating (TRE). What was my response? I was not surprised at all! Let’s look at the details of the study. The sample size was 116 participants who were allowed to eat as much as they […]
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