Are 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…
“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…
There has been a lot of talk lately about probiotics and their benefits for gut health. Their shining counterpart, prebiotics have gotten less attention, however. Without prebiotics, probiotics would not be able to survive, so it’s important to consume them along with your probiotics as part of a healthy lifestyle. You can learn more about the…
There are a rising number of toxic chemicals in our environment and exposure to these chemicals impacts our long-term health. The origin of these toxins come from an array of sources including environmental exposure; such as the air we breathe, the food we eat, the water we drink, and medications. Once exposed, our bodies are responsible for…
I 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…
Patients 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…
Keep in mind there are several ways to support your body’s natural detoxification process… This is just a fun recipe for a drink that utilizes the benefits of apple cider vinegar, a probiotic-rich food I wrote about in a previous post. It’s full of enzymes and good bacteria for the digestive system. Lemon juice helps balance blood sugar…
There 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…
Due to unexpected repairs to our home, my husband and I were displaced and put up in a hotel this week. To save both our health and our pocket book, we decided to head to the grocery store for some healthier food options. With only a mini-fridge, we won’t be eating gourmet, but we will…
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