Lisa Dreher, MS, RDN, LDN
Dive into expert articles, insightful blogs, and the latest
research to empower your health journey.
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Top 5 Meditation Apps
in WellnessMeditation is a superb way to wind down after a stressful day. It can help you transition from work to life at home, soothe a worried mind, and fall into a restful night’s sleep. However, it can be tough to fit a new habit like this into a busy work schedule, and it can be…
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Top 5 Alternatives to Sugar-Laden Treats
in NutritionSo many of my patients say they don’t have enough “willpower” or “strength” to overcome their cravings for sugar. Rest assured your cravings go beyond willpower. Not only is sugar addictive, but as human beings, we are wired to desire sugar! To our ancestors, sweet meant safe and quick fuel that would help them outrun…
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Top 5 Fitness Apps
It’s likely that your phone isn’t very often far from your fingertips. From emails for work to catching up with the whereabouts of your kids — there always seems to be a reason to grab for your phone. Since it’s so close, you might as well have some wellness-focused apps to help make mindful movement…
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Top 5 Ways to Lower Blood Pressure
Limit caffeine: Caffeine can cause tightening of the blood vessels and a sharp rise in blood pressure soon after consuming. This may be due, in part, to caffeine’s stimulation of the adrenal glands to release stress hormones. A little might be OK, but you should talk with your doctor or nutritionist about how much is…
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How Functional Nutrition Can Help You Heal (And Why It Works)
When most people think of nutrition counseling, they imagine a standard meal plan, calorie goals, and basic advice about food groups. While these conventional approaches can be helpful for general health, they often fall short for people dealing with complex health concerns or want to optimize their health. Functional nutrition counseling is quite different. It…
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Top 5 Diet Changes for Autoimmunity
in NutritionEat more dark leafy green vegetables: These veggies are packed with antioxidants and phytonutrients that protect cells and DNA from damage. They are rich in fiber, folate, carotenoids, vitamins C and K, iron and calcium. They help support the immune system and reduce inflammation throughout the body. Try adding more arugula, watercress, spinach and dark…
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Stimulating the Vagus Nerve
in WellnessIf you have never heard of the vagus nerve, now is the time to learn! This nerve is a very important part of the autonomic nervous system, the part that controls involuntary action such as breathing. It serves as a communication pathway between the brain and the gut, sometimes referred to as the “brain-gut axis”.…
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Top 5 Lifestyle Changes to Combat Anxiety and Depression
Follow an Anti-Inflammatory Diet: Research shows that people with anxiety and depression tend to have more inflammation in their body. The standard American diet (otherwise known as S.A.D.) is loaded with inflammatory compounds such as sugar, refined carbohydrates, processed oils, preservatives and so on. Getting away from the SAD diet and adopting one that is…
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Top 5 Foods for Weight Loss
5. Leafy greens– OK, so this technically counts as multiple foods, but these veggies are some of your best options. Whether it be spinach, kale, arugula, watercress, beet greens, or any others, you are feeding your body nutrient-rich foods that will make you feel satisfied with fewer calories. 4. Chia seeds- have been used…
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Quick Cauliflower Coconut Stew
This delicious stew is perfect for vegetarians or meat eaters. And it’s full of healthy fats! Comforting and warm, it’s one the whole family can enjoy for dinner. Add in some chicken or tofu for extra protein. If you’re enjoying a bit of grains, this pairs nicely with wild rice. INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons coconut oil 1…