The Value of a Comprehensive Assessment

A functional approach to understanding your health story. Kari Collett, RDN, LDN, CLT with A to Zinc Nutrition, LLC When patients meet with me for the first time, they’re often surprised at the depth of the preliminary paperwork they complete prior to coming in. Some find detailed forms unpleasant. It takes a fair amount of time to answer the questions

Jocelyn’s LEAP Story: Heartburn and Painful Digestion

Life Before LEAP… My name is Jocelyn. Since my early twenties, I have struggled with digestion. I have no idea what happened at that time in my life to cause such painful digestion. Unfortunately, as time went on and after having two children, the issues became intolerable. I felt like I never had a day without gut pain. Some days

Top 3 Reasons to Eat Vegetables

Finally! Vegetables are getting some attention. Most people still don’t eat enough of them, but these days at least most people are aware that they should be eating them. We can no longer ignore the mountain of evidence supporting vegetable consumption for optimal health. The primary reason people avoid eating vegetables is because they don’t taste good. Many traditional methods

Jean’s LEAP Story: Knee Replacement Not Needed!

My Past I’ve worked hard all my life growing up on a farm and playing sports in school, and because of it, my knees took a beating. Over the past several years, my knees began to feel swollen and painful. In more recent years, my knees were in pain all the time. I exercised daily, but it was difficult. I

Know Your Cooking Oils

Know Your Cooking Oils Get the best health, flavor, and cooking benefits from the oils you use. Kari Collett, RDN, LDN, CLT with A to Zinc Nutrition, LLC On any given day in the “what’s best” amidst the media stream, you might hear about an oil that has newly discovered health properties or newly published research that makes it rise

What do fishing and blood glucose levels have in common?

Understanding Low Blood Sugars Glucose, Insulin, & Hypoglycemia Kari Collett, RDN, LDN, CLT Helpful definitions. Glucose: Source of energy for our body that comes from the food we eat, specifically carbohydrates and proteins. Insulin: Hormone produced by the pancreas that allows glucose into body cells for energy production. Hyperglycemia:  Condition caused by elevated blood glucose levels. If you notice symptoms such as

Raw vs. Cooked

Kari Collett, RDN, LDN, CLT with A to Zinc Nutrition, LLC