Organic lettuces—whether red or green head lettuce, mixed baby lettuces, butter lettuce or romaine—are exactly what the body craves during the warmer months of the year. Lettuce is a high-water (hence, hydrating) and high-fiber food that contains vitamins A, C and K,...
In hot weather months, being outdoors for long periods of time or engaging in physical exertion or vigorous exercise means that we are likely losing fluid through sweat. So, when it comes to hydration, it also important to be mindful of electrolyte balance. What are...
Keeping well hydrated is a basic foundation of maintaining good health, yet it is often overlooked—to detriment. As a functional health coach and cognitive behavioral coach, I have had clients tell me that they “forget” to drink water because they are “too busy”. Or,...
In extreme heat, and, especially, if you have engaged in vigorous physical activity that leaves you sweating heavily, it may not be enough to drink plain water for hydration. This was something that I learned the hard way as a macho, hard-core endurance runner, who...
Watermelon is a delicious and detoxifying warm weather food that deserves recognition for its many health-promoting properties. A welcome finale at the end of any summer meal, it’s also the easiest, fuss-free dessert you’ll ever serve! Naturally sweet-tasting, yet...
Recovering from adrenal fatigue meant going caffeine-free for 1-1/2 years. As a longtime coffee drinker with a cherished morning coffee ritual—brewing a pot of small batch-roasted espresso in my stovetop moka—this was no easy task. Just walking by a coffee bar...
Hi, I’m Kathryn Matthews. As a Board Certified Functional Health Coach, I help clients reclaim their energy, vitality and well-being. I want you to feel empowered about taking charge of YOUR health! To learn more, see About Kathryn.