All too often, people think they have to throw in the towel on their healthy habits during the holiday season. It can be harder to stay on track but it’s not mission impossible! We have a few tips for you to get through the season keeping health on the top of your mind, while…
Read articleDid you know that pain and discomfort chewing foods could result in eating fewer healthy foods like fruits and vegetables? As we age, staying healthy is an active event that requires our full participation and it can start with good oral health and hygiene. Keeping our teeth and gums healthy means we can chew our…
Read articleTraditional cultures have been using fermented foods as an everyday staple for thousands of years. When a food is fermented, this means it has been left to sit and steep until the sugars start to feed naturally occurring bacteria in the food. Fermentation is an excellent way to preserve foods without refrigeration, but it also gives…
Read articleWhen we are trying to keep our weight and check and stay healthy, one valuable tool is trying to cook more meals at home. In an already busy day, the thought of taking the extra time to prepare a home-cooked meal may sound daunting. Many of us don’t like to cook or were never really taught…
Read articleAre you experiencing tummy troubles? Digestive complaints are one of the most frequent reasons people go to their doctor. From gas, bloating and heartburn to irregular bowel movements. A dysfunctional gut can surely leave you feeling “blah!” It’s easy to turn to over-the-counter medications, but how would you like to conquer these issues without reaching…
Read articleAre you tired of going to the grocery store with no idea what to buy? Or, even worse, no idea how to prepare all those healthy foods you purchased? Do you enjoy cooking but are looking for a simple and affordable solution to meal preparation? Let me share with you my secret… The Fresh 20…
Read article“Nutrition through abundance” is one of our goals when helping patients move forward in their health journey. One great strategy is the “crowding out method,” which puts more of the good stuff on the plate to help us transition our tastes, cravings, and menus as we start feeling the effect food has on the way we…
Read articleI have been getting this question a lot lately… How much seafood should I eat? and… Which fish are richest in healthy omega-3 fatty acids, lowest in mercury contamination and sustainably produced? If you visit most government and standard public health websites, you will be hard pressed to find the information. Fortunately, I am here to…
Read articlePatients frequently ask me about ‘miracle’ foods they can add to their diets to improve general health. Frankly, I don’t believe in magic potions or pills, but I do think there are a many foods that can be safely incorporated into our diets for general health and disease prevention. One of these foods is apple…
Read articleThere is controversy in the nutrition world when it comes to meat consumption. Epidemiological studies in the past have found correlations between red and processed meat consumption and the heightened risk for certain cancers, heart disease and high cholesterol. Other studies have failed to find an association and it must be emphasized that correlation does…
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