Do you struggle with getting enough vegetables into your family’s diet? How about fruit? Everyone likes fruit, right? Well…according to data collected by the CDC, the average American eats only 1.1 servings of fruit (including fruit juice) and 1.6 servings of vegetables (including fried potatoes) per day. I have to admit, I was a little […]
What’s in Dr. Alex’s Pantry?
I get a LOT of questions from patients and readers about the types of foods and ingredients I use at home. So today I’m throwing open my pantry doors (yikes!) and giving you a full list of the must-have staples we cook with at home. As you read through, please know I believe everyone’s nutritional […]
Chilled Beet Soup with Avocado
Sweet beets, a feast for the eyes, are also body beautiful since they are high in folate – a heart and cancer protective compound. If you prefer the taste of cooked beets, shop for pre-steamed beets in your local grocer or roast them if you like a richer roasted flavor. Serves 4 Ingredients: 1 ½ […]
How to Beat Brain Fog and Boost Cognition Naturally
Do you frequently walk into a room and forget why you’re there? Do you have a hard time staying focused? Or do you just not have the same mental endurance you used to in college? The good news is, you are not alone. I see dozens of patients a week, in their 30s, 40s, and […]
Superfood Guacamole
Avocado is one of my favorite foods. And guacamole is a staple in my diet. I’m sure you are aware about the superfood status of avocados…And if you need proof, just look at their nutritional stats: • Vitamin K: 26% of the RDA. • Folate: 20% of the RDA. • Vitamin C: 17% of the RDA. • Potassium: 14% of the […]
Phenomenal Pho
Soup soothes the soul. Generations upon generations of people from every corner of the globe have used soup as a healing and health giving aid across the millennia. And bone broth is the base of traditional recipes around the world. Pho, a traditional Vietnamese soup, is both hearty and loaded with antioxidant rich ingredients like […]
