Food is energy. Every bite of food that we take is converted into a symphony of chemical substances that can either serve us by promoting and supporting our well-being, or work against us by promoting inflammation and, ultimately, disease. Summertime is a wonderful season to pack in a rainbow of antioxidant-rich foods to boost our health, […]
4 common but often undiagnosed causes of fatigue
Did you know that fatigue affects millions of people around the world? There are many reasons for developing fatigue, but these are the top four reasons my patients present with fatigue in my practice. If you suffer from fatigue and you are having a tough time getting to the root cause, please work with a […]
8 foods you should always buy
My take on healthy nutrition is that it’s a lot like an orchestra. Just as each instrument works with the others to produce a beautiful symphony, the nutrients in food work together to create the foundation for your health. It’s the interaction of nutrient-dense foods that enhances immune response, causes cancer cells to die, repairs DNA caused […]
10 foods you should never buy
Ever wonder who the villains are in the grocery store? Here are my top ten: Aspartame: There are some 10,000 documented reports of adverse reactions to aspartame. It has been linked to migraines, visual changes, seizures, depression, and brain cancer. Run away from artificial sweeteners! Canned Food: Cans of food expose people to dangerous levels […]
11 hidden sources of gluten
Navigating the world of gluten-free eating can be daunting, especially when you are just starting out. The premise of gluten-free eating is very simple: if you stick to whole, unprocessed foods and avoid wheat, barley, rye and all their derivatives, then you’re golden. However, easy as it may seem to get a simple, whole foods meal […]
is turmeric the fountain of youth?
Turmeric is used as a spice, food additive, and in herbal medicine throughout the world. Its amazing medicinal properties, which include anti-cancer, anti-oxidant, and anti-inflammatory capacities, are touted often, but could turmeric be the long-sought fountain of youth? It turns out that active research on turmeric has demonstrated that curcumin and its active metabolite, tetrahydrocurcumin […]
