Nina’s Library

Welcome to my favorite place to read!

Here’s an ever-growing list of books that I have read and learned a little something from. That being said, I do not believe in taking one point of view and calling it truth, so while these may serve as a jumping-off point to broaden perspectives, dig deeper into the research on your own and listen to your body. And as always, ask your doctor or other health care provider before making any changes.

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DIGESTIVE WELLNESS

By Elizabeth Lipski, PhD in clinical nutrition. Full disclosure, she was one of my professors in my Master’s program. This book is a great resource to gain a detailed understanding of the digestive process and how to address various conditions from a gut-first approach! I still use this as a resource almost daily.

BEYOND THE PILL

By Jolene Brighten, a trained nutritional biochemist and naturopathic physician. This book is for those who menstruate and gives us an understanding about all things cycle-related. This book goes through all of the different body systems, hormones, how to support them, and makes us aware of the effects of birth control on our bodies.

THE SALT FIX

By Dr. James DiNicolantonio, doctor of Pharmacy and Cardiovascular Research Scientist. This book gives us an alternative take on the role of salt in our diet and health. The author takes us through the history of how salt became the villain, breaks down why that isn’t necessarily true, and offers us some supportive tidbits around salt use. He also sprinkles some tidbits about the other white crystal (sugar) in there as well. While none of this information replaces advice from your doctor, it does make me take conventional advice around salt…. with a grain of salt.

THE INTUITIVE EATING WORKBOOK

By Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch, nutrition therapists. This workbook is a companion piece to their book, Intuitive Eating. I like this workbook as a means to reflect on our relationship with food and diet culture, to listen to our own bodies’ cues around hungry and satiety, and to help create a more peaceful relationship with food.