You probably know the negative health effects of eating too much sugar, especially "added sugars" like in soda pop, candy, baked goods, and many commercially-available cereals, just to name a few. Added sugar is hiding just about everywhere in the grocery store. Yes, ingesting refined sugar spikes your blood sugar and insulin, and increases [...]
How do you prefer to eat your vegetables? Have you wondered which is healthier, but not gotten a definitive answer? This is a topic of high debate, so let’s finally put an end to the debate of raw vs. cooked. Of course, in the grand scheme of a well-balanced, nutrient-dense, varied, whole foods [...]
Trying to lose weight? Need healthier snacks? The words “weight-loss” and “snacks” often appear in the same sentence. But that might also bring thoughts of "tasteless," "cardboard," and "completely unsatisfying." Right? Let me give you my best weight-loss friendly snacks that aren't just nutritious but also delicious! What’s my criteria [...]
Have you noticed certain symptoms after eating certain foods? Food intolerances or "sensitivities" can affect you in so many ways. And they’re a lot more common than most people think. I'm not talking about anaphylaxis or immediate allergic reactions that involve an immune response. Those can be serious and life-threatening. If you [...]
Are you sensitive or have adverse reactions to dairy? You are not alone. Many Americans report having symptoms after eating dairy. Having a food intolerance is not fun. It can cause abdominal pain, discomfort, and nausea. It also causes embarrassing symptoms like flatulence and diarrhea. Other symptoms linked to food intolerances include muscle or joint [...]
Are you familiar with food preservatives and the effects they have on your health? This article will break down exactly what food preservatives are and why you should avoid them. A food preservative is a substance added to foods to make them last longer; to "preserve" them. Preservatives are added to foods that go [...]
The one question that I wish patients asked me more is, “What do you do to stay healthy?” I very rarely get sick, so I believe that I have established some great habits that truly keep me healthy. I am going to share those healthy habits with you here. I take a multi [...]
There are many supplements that you could take that help to reduce inflammation. I have chosen three to discuss in this article. Most chronic diseases are rooted in high levels of inflammation. If we were to pay more attention to reducing inflammation in our bodies, we we see the rate of chronic disease decrease [...]
Have you heard about the new nutrition facts labels? The FDA recently announced the new nutrition facts food labels will reflect new scientific evidence and the relationship between food and chronic health problems. The Nutrition Facts table is on the side of most packaged foods. It’s often found close to the ingredient listing. The purpose [...]
Do you love your breakfast? Do you have a short list of “go-to” recipes? Do you need a bit of inspiration to start eating breakfast again? Getting some protein at each meal can help with blood sugar management, metabolism and weight loss. This is because protein helps you feel fuller longer and uses up [...]
