There is so much advertising out there about the benefits of alkalinizing our bodies. This article succinctly addresses the facts about such claims. Yes, eat a diet rich in fruits and vegetables and limit protein to appropriate levels (0.8 – 2 g per kg of body weight, depending on your […]
Author: PipeTabor
Foods For Brain Fog
Here is an article that explains some foods that are good to combat brain fog. I would recommend caution with the grains and legumes (beans). In addition, I recommend good probiotic foods such as kombucha, kefir, kimchi, etc. Delish and great for us, too!!
Thin Fat??
This is a great article explaining the health consequences of “obesity” whether the individual is thin or fat . . .
Multiple Small Meals? Not So Good For Us . . .
Where do I start? This article has some great information–please check it out. Also, for those trying to lose weight, these frequent small meals can end up being self-sabotage. Whenever we eat, we get an insulin release–higher with more carbohydrates, higher with simple sugars. Insulin is designed to STORE energy as […]
More Motivation to Support Healthy Insulin Levels!
You’d probably already heard the new buzz-term for Alzheimer’s: Diabetes of the Brain. There is evidence that elevated insulin (think Type 2 Diabetes and insulin resistance) is a factor in the development of Alzheimer’s. Talk about a compelling reason to make those diet, exercise and lifestyle changes! Please reduce grain […]
Foods to Help Protect Your Skin
Here is a great article summarizing foods that may protect our skin from sun damage. Think colorful fruits and veggies such as carrots, tomatoes, apples, etc. I like all of the author’s recommendations EXCEPT soy–please avoid, or at least limit, soy consumption. Happy Summer!
Delicious Radish TOPS!
I had never thought of eating radish tops but was inspired when a patient told me that she had just finished “putting up” radish greens. The idea that radish greens are edible, let alone delicious, never crossed my mind (despite my love for tons of different greens!). I was especially […]
Progress Toward Raising Healthy Children!
I am excited that a step is being made toward a healthier environment for our children. While this task force gets started, however, please avoid exposure to plastics, pesticides, herbicides, etc. Check out this article.
Sleep Recommendations for our Kids
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine has recently released recommendations for how much sleep our children should be getting based upon their ages. Check out the attached article!
Exercise–There is Nothing Like It!
You’ve heard me say this before (OK, read it on this site 😉 )–there is just no substitute for exercise when it comes to our health. Here is another article to help motivate us!
