Collagen: It’s the Sprinkles, Not the Cake

by: Susan FinleyPublished on: 15/10/2026

Are collagen supplements worth it? Here's what I learned from a podcast a client shared with me. There's mixed evidence, and no surprise that collagen isn't a magic fix, more like the sprinkles on top.

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Collagen: It’s the Sprinkles, Not the Cake

The Cottage Cheese Comeback: Why Even Skeptics Have Come Around

by: Susan FinleyPublished on: 01/10/2026

Cottage cheese is a great source of protein and calcium. If you're unenthusiastic about it, there are several ways to "disguise" it in other foods or simply give some of the popular new options a try. Don't like curds? Blend 'em!

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The Cottage Cheese Comeback: Why Even Skeptics Have Come Around

Rethinking the Calcium Pill

by: Susan FinleyPublished on: 24/09/2026

What you need to know about calcium supplements, arterial health, and bone density. The goal is to get most of your calcium requirement through food to avoid calcium being deposited in your arteries.

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Rethinking the Calcium Pill

You Can't See Visceral Fat But Your Brain Knows It's There

by: Susan FinleyPublished on: 20/08/2026

Visceral fat is the fat beneath your abdominal muscles, surrounding your internal organs. Some is necessary. Too much is unhealthy--and can even affect your brain!

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You Can't See Visceral Fat But Your Brain Knows It's There