Why Is It So Hard To Lose Weight ?
I’m sure you’ve either read the statistics or watched the news reports: America is getting fatter. In a comparison of 22 industrialized countries, the U.S. …
Some of My Favorite Nutritional Supplements
Everyone needs a top 10 list, right? Well, after 30 years in the field of nutrition I should probably have an opinion about what dietary …
Strengthening DNA to Prevent Cancer with Curcumin and Grape Seed Extract
Deoxyribonucleic acid, better known as DNA, is the genetic instruction manual of how to build every cell in our body. If our DNA was never …
Using Nutrition to Support a Healthy Mood
For most people, the holidays are a cherished time when family and friends gather to reconnect, share gratitude, experiment with culinary delights, reflect on accomplishments, …
The Health Benefits of French Grape Seed Extract
In the pantheon of evidence-based botanical ingredients that can have a profound effect on human health, French grape seed extract is the most impressive. Research …
The Health Benefits of a Ketogenic Diet
The first point to remember when learning about the ketogenic diet is that it’s NOT A FAD. It’s not Atkin’s Diet 2.0 or the invention …
Meet the Authors

Michael K. Chase, MS, NTP
Michael K. Chase, MS, NTP
Michael Chase has worked in the health and nutrition field as an educator, writer, and business owner for over 30 years. Michael completed undergraduate studies in clinical psychology at Willamette University and attended graduate school at the University of Bridgeport’s Nutrition Institute, where he received a M.S. in Human Nutrition. Michael practices nutrition science and dietetics at the Oregon Natural Market. To book a consultation appointment please click on the “Nutritional Counseling and Health Coaching” tab on the homepage of this website.

Timmie Jackson
Timmie Jackson
Timmie completed a BSc. in Natural Health and is AFPA Certified as a Holistic Health, Wellness, and Plant-Based Nutrition Coach. She uses her knowledge to help customers and clients with health and nutrition related questions, as well as, navigate the path to achieving their wellness goals. To book a consultation appointment please click on the “Nutritional Counseling and Health Coaching” tab on the homepage of this website.

Kristen Olvera
Kristen Olvera
Kristen completed her Sports Nutritionist Certification through the AFPA organization. She has gained new knowledge that allows her to assist with individual athletic performance goals. You can ask Kristen about meal timing, macronutrient and micronutrient intake recommendations, and the relationship between immune system function and athletic performance.