I’ve had a number of patients report they’ve heard that fish oil causes weight loss. I wish it was that easy! However, the addition of quality fish oil to a weight reduction program has been shown to improve weight loss. It is also important for brain and heart health. Click […]
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Toxic Sugar Levels Possible Even with So-Called Healthy Diets
I’ll cut to the bottom-line: if you or your kids are eating packaged foods, you/they are likely consuming more than the recommended maximum amount of 12 grams added sugar. Avoid packaged foods. Stick to the periphery of the grocery store–for example, produce and butcher areas. And eat a vegetable-based diet […]
Healthy Comfort Foods
OK, we all have those days of increased stress. Unfortunately, on those days we often turn to unhealthy options to help us cope. There is good news, though–healthy options exist! Pour yourself some chamomile or lavender tea. Scutellaria is another botanical option to reduce anxiety. Eating berries and deep breathing […]
Sugar and Cancer
Just more information revealingĀ the increased risk of cancer with increased sugar intake. Stick to a diet primarily of veggies and greens, fruit, and limited healthfully-raised meats/meat products.
Less Sugar, Less Meat–New Guidelines
I’m attaching an article summarizing new guidelines. Mine remain: a diet primarily consisting of vegetables and leafy greens, some fruit, some healthfully raised protein and fat sources, and minimal (if any) grain, and no sugar.
Walnuts–For Your Brain
Walnuts may be the hit food for 2016. Definitely include them in your diet, but don’t over-eat any nut or other food. Keep your diet diverse in vegetables and fruits. Eat healthy fats (coconut oil, olive oil) and proteins, too. Click here to read more.
Holiday Prep
If you’re thinking of over-indulging again today to welcome in the new year, please consider some healthy support. Limit (avoid?) alcohol and sugar, eat lots of veggies and fruit, avoid media (you can shut it down after this article š ), get some sleep, get some exercise, and get out […]
Immune Stress
Stress occurs in the form of physical, mental, emotional and spiritual arenas. Consuming inflammatory foods, getting insufficient sleep, lack of exercise, over-exercising, nutrient deficiencies, and more cause stress. Stress can adversely effect our immune function leaving us at increased risk of illness. Symptoms can include fatigue, frequent or recurrent illnesses, […]
Salute to Avocados
We are finding a number of health benefits to including avocados in our diet–just watch the calories! Read more here.
Signs Your Eating Too Few Veggies
OK, most of us do not eat enough vegetables, so maybe the simple answer is to just eat more veggies! I recommend at least 7 servings of veggies daily–keeping in mind that a serving is 1/2 cup of cooked veggies or 1 cup raw, in general. That being said, this […]
