Lisa Dreher, MS, RDN, LDN
Dive into expert articles, insightful blogs, and the latest
research to empower your health journey.
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Brain Food
Our brains make us human. This complex 3-pound organ enables us to see, smell, touch, feel, express, remember, interact with, and connect to the world around us. It is made up of 100 billion neurons (nerve cells) which form 1 million new connections every second. Neurons are connected to other neurons by up to 40,000…
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Living Green and Clean
in WellnessYou might have asked yourself, “What’s up with this “green living” trend and why should I swap my house cleaners, body care products, and other chemicals with cleaner alternatives?” Well, it’s estimated that the average adult carries at least 700 toxins in their body and that newborn babies can carry over 200. This is very…
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Thanksgiving Makeover
It’s that time of year again. A time to reflect on that which we are grateful, a time for being with loved ones, and time for a whole lot of food! I bet at least one of your fondest Thanksgiving memories involves food, I know that’s true for me. One side of my family is…
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Wild Mushrooms: A Medicinal Powerhouse
in NutritionI cannot say enough wonderful things about wild mushrooms. Although you’ll often see them categorized as a vegetable, they technically belong to the fungi family. Their medicinal benefits have been recognized by Eastern medicine practitioners for thousands of years. Modern science is now catching up to ancient wisdom as research uncovers the plethora of wild…
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A Guide to Clean Animal Protein
in NutritionProtein is responsible for nearly all of the work carried out in every cell throughout the body. Protein provides the building blocks for the structure, function, and regulation of all tissues and organs, as well as the repair of our DNA. Many foods contain protein, but none are as concentrated or complete as animal-based protein.…
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Calcium Without Dairy? It’s Possible!
in NutritionI often get the question “How can I get enough calcium on a dairy-free diet?” There is a lot of misconception about calcium due to the push for 3 servings of cow’s milk every day, starting from infancy. How could we possibly get our calcium needs met and protect our bones and muscles without milk…even…
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Eat and Grow Mindful
Now, more than ever before, we need to pause, quiet our minds, and tune into what our bodies are trying to tell us. Bombarded with noise – phones, alarms, text messages, the ‘ding’ of an incoming email, honking horns, etc. – it is rare we can hear our own thoughts, let alone notice the subtle…
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Top 5 Women’s Health Apps
in WellnessYour monthly cycle can be thought of as a health report card. Whether your fertility goals include pregnancy or avoiding one, getting to know and support your cycle is key to optimal health. These five apps, all about women’s health, make it easier to know and take care of your body and your cycle. Clue…
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Time for a Smoothie Makeover!
Looking to add some variety to your morning smoothie? If so, you came to the right place. At the UltraWellness Center, we love our smoothies! Walking through the office first thing in the morning, you are sure to come across some smoothies of varying color and consistencies. This is because they can be a quick,…
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Top 5 Nutrition Apps
Nutrition and wellness trackers are all over the app store, but identifying which ones are best is tricky to say the least! The apps below were chosen for their unique features that make healthy choices easier. Cron-o-meter What is it? Cron-o-meter is a fitness and calorie-tracking app. This app has a companion website which allows…