Lisa Dreher, MS, RDN, LDN
Dive into expert articles, insightful blogs, and patient stories to empower your health journey.
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The Mediterranean Diet for Fertility
When preparing for pregnancy, what you eat lays the foundation for reproductive health, regardless of whether you’re conceiving naturally or with fertility support. Studies consistently show that certain eating patterns can help support hormone signaling, reduce inflammation, and improve both egg and sperm quality. The Mediterranean diet stands out as one of the most well-researched and effective approaches for women and men alike. …
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Beyond the Scale: Loving Your Body Through Change
Growing up in a world that places so much value on outward appearance can be hard to navigate. From the time we’re little, we’re surrounded by messages about beauty and body ideals long before we can even understand what they mean. Over time, these messages quietly seep in and start to shape how we see…
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Breakfast Prep Frittata
Yields 5 servings Ingredients: 12 whole pastured eggs 1 bunch of scallions, diced 2 cups broccoli florets, chopped 1 red bell pepper, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced or crushed 3-4oz goat or sheep cheese, diced or shredded (optional) 1 tbsp finely shredded Pecorino Romano (optional) Sea salt and pepper to taste Avocado oil spray …
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A Journey to Healing: Overcoming Ulcerative Colitis with Functional Nutrition
Introduction: I had the pleasure of working with Betsy, a 70-year-old woman who embarked on a remarkable journey of healing after being diagnosed with ulcerative colitis in July 2020. At The UltraWellness Center, we offer the option of working exclusively with a functional nutritionist which is what Betsy wanted to do. Her story is a…
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Supporting Longevity with Eye Health
They say the eyes are the window into the soul, and they can also be a window into your body’s overall health. In fact, a comprehensive eye exam can uncover everything from potential nutrient deficiencies to systemic disorders like high cholesterol, diabetes, high blood pressure, and even liver disease. The steps we take to keep…
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Mason Jar Salad
When it comes to supporting hormone balance, especially during perimenopause, the foods we eat can make a big difference. Think of the cruciferous vegetables like watercress, broccoli, brussels sprouts, arugula, etc. These support detoxification and may help promote healthy estrogen levels in the body. Also, eating a balance of high-quality protein, anti-inflammatory fat, and high…
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Top Allergy-Fighting Foods
As we transition from the cold winter months, many of us look forward to new growth that happens all around us during springtime. Vibrant flowers and budding trees can be incredibly beautiful, but for about 26% of adults (67 million) and 19% of children (14 million), their beauty is dampened by sneezing, watery eyes, runny…
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Hormone-Balancing Energy Bites
Each recipe yields 30 bites/15 servings (2 bites = 1 serving) Ingredients: Follicular Phase Bites Full bag of Beeya Phase 1 Blend OR * ¾ cup raw pumpkin seeds * ¾ cup ground flax seeds * ¾ cup hemp seeds ¾ cup almond butter 1/3 cup raw local honey 1 tbsp vanilla extract ½ tsp…
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Weight Loss Webinar-A Functional Medicine Roadmap
Nearly 75% of adults aged 20 years and older are overweight or obese while 88% of Americans are metabolically unhealthy. Knowing this, it’s probably no surprise the top 3 goals people set for themselves each year include exercise more, eat healthier, and lose weight. We know that losing excess weight can reduce your risk for…
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Gut Healing Apple Crisp
As we move through the transition of seasons, many people are excited to cook their favorite fall recipes. One of the most popular fall foods are APPLES! They are a great source of dietary fiber, antioxidants, and pectin (a prebiotic that may support the healing of intestinal permeability/leaky gut). Also, getting a variety of apples…
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Wild Salmon Patties with Aioli Sauce
This month, we’re all about sustainable seafood! To go along with our “Should I Eat Fish?” blog, we asked our Senior Dietitian Lisa Dreher to put together a recipe for you. Here is a different and tasty way to get more omega-3 rich seafood into your diet. Yields 10 patties Ingredients: 1-pound fresh wild sustainable…
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Healing with Color
There is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to diet and nutrition. Every person will respond differently to individual foods and food combinations, but there is a universal truth that applies to most people regardless of genetic, environmental, or physical makeup. That universal truth is that a whole food, plant-rich diet made up of an abundance…
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Chive and Bacon Muffins
As we begin the transition to spring here in the Berkshires, it’s the perfect time to explore foods that are coming into season. Local, seasonal food is often more nutrient-dense, better for the planet, and for your local economy. This month, we want to highlight in-season chives! Chive and Bacon Muffins Servings: 6 muffins …
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A Fresh Perspective: Nutrition in the New Year
A few years ago, I met with a patient who came to The UltraWellness Center to get a better understanding of nutrition so that he could optimize his health, lower blood pressure, and lose some weight. He had already done a good deal of research and made diet changes on his own, but there was…
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Fall Favorites- Cinnamon Water
It’s officially fall and that means a whole lot of quintessential fall spices, my favorite being cinnamon! If you’re looking for a sweet, naturally sugar-free beverage loaded with health benefits, try cinnamon water! Boil 4 cups of water, pour into a mason jar, and add 4-6 cinnamon sticks (more for a sweeter flavor). Let sit,…
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Optimizing Nutrition Through IV Therapy
We are so excited that The UltraWellness Center has launched an IV therapy program! This program offers a variety of intravenous nutrients to support people on their path to optimal health. IV (intravenous) nutrients provides support for a wide spectrum of health problems from fatigue and stress to complex, chronic illnesses such as tick borne…
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5 Strategies for Better Sleep
According to the American Psychological Association, at least 40 million Americans suffer from over 70 different sleep disorders and 60% of adults report having sleep problems a few nights a week or more. Americans sleep 90 minutes less per night than they did 100 years ago. The era of Starbucks has been surpassed by one…
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A Fresh Perspective: Advice From My Patient
Blogs. I love them. I love reading them, and I love writing them. They are a relatively quick and easy way to spread useful information and share ideas, both old and new, from a unique perspective. Yet, I’ve never written a blog from the perspective of somebody else, which is exactly what I want to…