It's almost impossible to go through a day without hearing about the downsides of chronic inflammation — from an increased risk of disease to the ways it can make everyday life more difficult. It also plays a key role in the aging process, which has led to a new term: inflammaging. Also referred to as…
Are you one of the millions of people unknowingly living with high blood pressure? You're not alone. Nearly half of American adults deal with the condition, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, leading many to try a high blood pressure diet to help protect themselves. The good news is a high blood…
According to a clinical review published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) affects between 7 percent to 21 percent of the general population. The amount of people who now struggle with some form of IBS is estimated to be a shocking 60 million people in the U.S. alone (roughly…
Coconuts are considered one of the healthiest fruits in the world, and for good reason. They are packed with healthy fats, antioxidants and important micronutrients and help protect organs. Today, coconut is used in a number of food products, including coconut oil, flour, milk and water. The fruit can be found in just about every…
It's no secret that foods like spinach, broccoli and sweet potatoes are brimming with health benefits. But did you know that they're also high in oxalates? Oxalates are organic compounds that can accumulate in the kidneys, increasing the risk of painful kidney stones. But while a low-oxalate diet was once the go-to treatment for kidney…
Wondering if your poop is considered "normal"? Most of us have asked ourselves this question at some point. When you're not regularly having normal bowel movements, or your feces is an unusual color and/or consistency, this can definitely indicate that something isn’t quite right. There are many reasons why you might not be pooping regularly…
Lactic acid (or rather, lactate) is produced in response to demanding physical activities that stress the muscles and cause an increased need for energy. In this way, it's a response that naturally makes you want to slow down and rest when your muscles are stressed and you're exerting lots of energy. The more often that…
Despite its odd name, freekeh (pronounced free-kah), aka farik, may be the new supergrain. While quinoa has been high on the quest for healthy grain-like alternatives, freekeh, often spelled freekah or frikeh, has some benefits that may surprise you, while also providing some variety to your diet. The biggest concern for many is the wheat…
During wintertime, there’s nothing better than digging into a bowl of warm, nourishing soup. When you want one that’s filling and is a staple Eastern Europe that uses their common beet vegetable, it's time to make borscht! What Is Borscht? If you ask someone from Eastern Europe, it’s likely that they’ll tell you borscht originated…
The following is an adapted excerpt from my book "Eat Dirt: Why Leaky Gut May Be the Root Cause of Your Health Problems and 5 Surprising Steps to Cure It" (Harper Wave) Is eating dirt part of your diet? Before you get a bad taste in your mouth, consider this: If you were to take away…