When I first started taking my health seriously, I was a junk food junkie. Ice cream and M&Ms were my go-to snacks, and I didn’t give much thought to what I was putting into my body. After facing the reality of needing to restore healthy blood sugar levels and...
When I first started my journey in functional nutrition, I realized that most “healthy” foods weren’t actually supporting real health. Gluten free, vegan foods were just disguised sugar, processed fats, or empty calories. I learned that eating in a way that truly...
Halloween doesn’t have to mean a sugar overload. I know, I know—it’s easy to get caught up in the fun of trick-or-treating, but as I’ve learned, it doesn’t take sugar and processed junk to have a good time. When I was first starting my health journey, I thought I had...
Chocolate That Heals? Yes, Please. This dairy free, detox dessert proves you don’t have to give up flavor to support your hormones. I used to think chocolate was off-limits. Back when I was healing my blood sugar rollercoaster, rebalancing my hormones, and trying to...
When I first started reclaiming my health, desserts were off the table—literally. I believed if it was sweet or creamy, it had to be toxic. Especially ice cream. That was the stuff of my junk food past, right? But I learned that you don’t need to punish your...
I still remember the day a friend casually mentioned chipping a tooth while biting into something as simple as a piece of toast. That got me thinking—bone health isn’t just about avoiding fractures. Our teeth, hair, nails, muscles, and even heart function depend on...
It’s raw; it’s real; it’s from the heart—my heart. People often ask me where I find the drive to do what I do—why I’m so relentless in creating health programs and recipes that get real results. The answer goes back to my 35th birthday, a day that changed everything...
A few years ago, a client sat across from me, frustration written all over her face. “Dr. Ritamarie,” she said, “I don’t feel like myself anymore. My energy is gone, my mood swings are constant, and my libido? Forget about it. I’ve tried every ‘miracle’ supplement,...
Years ago, at a family gathering, the dessert table overflowed with the usual suspects—rich pies, sugar-laden cookies, and a cheesecake so tempting it almost had me abandoning my resolve. Almost. That’s when I realized: I didn’t have to choose between indulgence and...
Did you say, “Chocolate?” Yes, please! Chocolate lovers, rejoice! Imagine a vegan chocolate treat that is sugar free, tastes divine, and feeds your microbiome. Enter Probiotic Chocolate Candy, a rich and creamy indulgence packed with gut-friendly probiotics, fiber,...