There tends to be an assumption that pregnancy is a challenging (maybe even miserable) time, but it doesn’t have to be! It can be a time of feeling empowered by being proactive in optimizing your nutrition and lifestyle. The dietary suggestions below can help to reduce exposure to medications to treat symptoms, by addressing the […]
Ever have to unbutton your pants after a meal? I know I have! Certain meals can make it feel like a balloon is blowing up in your gut. Not only does it not look good, but it’s also so uncomfortable. So what foods can be triggering this bloating? Bloating can be occasional and temporary if […]
What substance brings extreme bliss but also kills, is in every kitchen in America but is also more addictive than cocaine? Sugar! This sweet ingredient makes every food more tasty and desirable, but also contributes to weight gain and health issues. So how can we have our cake and eat it too? Just cutting out […]
As I write this during a pandemic, many of us are thinking about getting all of the Vitamin C we can. One of my favorite ways to get Vitamin C is by eating kiwi, which is also amazing for gut health! Did you know that it has almost three times the amount of Vitamin C […]
You might hear and read a lot about magnesium, because it’s such an important nutrient! It participates in over 300 reactions within the body, helping to power your body and metabolism. Yet it’s harder than ever to get sufficient amounts. The food we eat has lower levels than it used to (due to soil, farming […]
You’re in the process of making dinner and you’re wondering, “should I really add all that salt in the recipe?” You grind some over your meal, and wonder if you should be using less. Doesn’t salt cause high blood pressure? But isn’t it a necessary nutrient? Can we use it freely or is it bad […]
I have a sign that hangs prominently in my living room that says “I was made for sunny days.” Soaking in sunlight renews my sense of energy towards life. I love it enough that I turned down a scholarship to the honors school at University of Michigan (where I’m from) to go to school in […]
Stay Healthy Year-Round With These Super Practical Tips I haven’t had a cold, flu, or sinus infection for 11 years. I’ve never even missed a day of work! What’s my secret? How can we stay healthy when traveling, or over the winter, or when around someone who is sick? Or if you’re reading this when […]
The Life-Saving Power Of Eating Foods That Are Unprocessed From Whole Foods Market grocery stores to the viral popularity of the Whole30 diet, the term whole foods has become a buzz word. When I ask my patients to focus on eating more, they often don’t have clarity on how to do that. What Is A […]
What You Need to Know if You’re Considering Keto The ketogenic diet, referred to as keto, is a diet consisting of low carbohydrates, moderate protein, and high fat. The diet is considered ketogenic when the body starts producing moderate amounts of ketones. Ketones are the metabolite, or breakdown product, of fat. When fat from food […]
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