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Creatine

Creatine Supplementation: What’s the Hype About?

America's food supply, as well as our recent conversations around food, have become increasingly dominated by ultra-processed foods (UPFs).
Lipoprotein A

Lipoprotein(a): Reviewing the Significance and Looking to the Future

America's food supply, as well as our recent conversations around food, have become increasingly dominated by ultra-processed foods (UPFs).
Gender Bias in Cardiovascular Disease

Addressing Gender Bias in Cardiovascular Disease Care for Women

February is Women’s Heart Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about cardiovascular disease (CVD), the leading cause of death among women globally
Mindfulness and Meditation

Mindfulness and Meditation: A New Year Reset for Your Heart and Mind

The Balanced Plate addresses a gap in healthcare for clinicians, patients and families. Over the past 25 years, I have been caring for patients who come to me after receiving generalized recommendations to “eat better,”
Alcohol's link to cancer

Surgeon General’s 2025 Warning on Alcohol and Cancer: What You Need to Know

The Balanced Plate addresses a gap in healthcare for clinicians, patients and families. Over the past 25 years, I have been caring for patients who come to me after receiving generalized recommendations to “eat better,”

Dr. Amy’s Foreword to The Balanced Plate

The Balanced Plate addresses a gap in healthcare for clinicians, patients and families. Over the past 25 years, I have been caring for patients who come to me after receiving generalized recommendations to “eat better,”

Lifestyle, Nutrition, & Recipes

Strawberry Kale Salad

Spring Strawberry, Mint and Kale Salad

This recipe is a great example of how simple it is to make energy bars at home using only five real food ingredients!
Cherry Pie Energy Bars

Cherry Pie Energy Bars

This recipe is a great example of how simple it is to make energy bars at home using only five real food ingredients!
Ultra-processed Food:

Ultra-processed Food: WHY should we care and WHY does it matter?

America's food supply, as well as our recent conversations around food, have become increasingly dominated by ultra-processed foods (UPFs).
Three Bean Winter Chili

Three-bean Winter Chili

Looking for a healthier sweet treat for that holiday get-together? Get ready for the most delicious Snickers wannabe. You’ve got to give these a try!
Snickers Dates

Snickers Dates

Looking for a healthier sweet treat for that holiday get-together? Get ready for the most delicious Snickers wannabe. You’ve got to give these a try!
Sparkling Cranberry Rosemary Mocktail

Sparkling Cranberry Rosemary Mocktail

A festive mocktail to keep things exciting, even if you are trying to cut back on alcohol consumption during the holiday months.