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…
Read articleThere 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…
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 articleKeep 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…
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…
Read articleDue 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…
Read articleIt’s fairly evident by now that fiber — umm — keeps you regular. That said, it’s still one of the more challenging foods for some of us to maintain with consistency in our diet. Fiber gets a bad rap because it evokes images of prunes and weird, grainy orange drinks. Not so yum. Only 1…
Read articleTurmeric is said to be one of the most effective nutritional supplements out there. There are numerous studies that show it has incredible benefits for your body and total health. You may recognize turmeric as the component of curry that yields a rich yellow color. The part of the plant most often used in medicine…
Read articleEating our greens is something we all need to do a better job of, but it’s not always so easy! We have busy schedules and those green leafies quickly turn to brown wilties after too much time in the fridge. We start with good intentions and find ourselves grunting under our breath when we have…
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