The absolute best thing you can do during the cold and flu season is to focus on boosting and supporting your gut biome and immune system. Below are my top recommendations for practices and products that can help make you healthier overall and so you can successfully navigate this time of year. Why is it … Read more
What do bacon, hotdogs, and McDonald’s all have in common with wrinkles? It appears that these are just 3 of the top 20 most AGE-contaminated food products per serving. What does this mean? AGEs are considered “gerontoxins” meaning “aging toxins”. They accelerate the aging process by cross-linking proteins together, causing tissue stiffness, oxidative stress, and … Read more
First off, some of the healthiest foods don’t have labels at all! Just walk through the produce section and pick up an apple or a bunch of kale. See a label? Me neither. What about the foods that do have labels? I am not referring to the nutrition labels on the back of food products. … Read more
In a perfect world (or at least in mine) all fruits and vegetables would be certified organic. But we don’t live in that world unfortunately *sigh* But don’t worry, I’m going to share which fruits and vegetables are best to purchase organic and which ones matter less. Let’s start with the Dirty Dozen List. This … Read more
Food labels can be confusing and downright misleading! In fact, research shows that adding health claims to the front labels makes people believe a product is healthier than identical products without the health claims. (1)(2) Pure trickery! Learn how to read food labels to ensure you aren’t being duped. ALL NATURAL- A very loose term … Read more
As our food becomes more processed and chemically altered, it is important to take a step back and remember why this type of food can be very dangerous. Take partially hydrogenated vegetable oil for example. This was invented in the 1890s by adding hydrogen atoms to unsaturated fats (think olive oil). Why would one do … Read more
Just recently I met with 5 new patients that were either referred to me by an Allergist or who had received food sensitivity results and were just plain lost. I love that more and more doctors are looking closer at diet and lifestyle with their patients BUT many of them are still missing the mark. … Read more
In 2000, Antonio Damasio made a groundbreaking discovery while studying people with damaged amygdalae (the part of the brain where emotions are generated). He found that decisions or choices are almost ALWAYS based on emotions. So we make decisions based on how we FEEL. Think about when your alarm goes off in the morning. What … Read more
Want help transitioning into a healthful way of eating that will continue your journey toward a clearer, brighter, lighter way of life now and for many years ahead? This is it!! After years of trying countless detoxes and cleanses myself and with my patients, THIS program is the gold standard and the only program I … Read more
The Plant-Based “diet” is definitely getting A LOT of attention right now. You have probably heard the numerous health benefits of eating more plants BUT might not be sure where to start. I am plant-based myself BUT I’m not here to force you into this way of eating. I’m not going to shame you for … Read more