I never like a one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to nutrition. We all have unique biologies — what fuels one person could leave another feeling lousy. That's one of my main issues with the What the Health documentary streaming on Netflix. In this What the Health review, I'll offer my own take and outline the…
Think you might have leaky gut syndrome, causing you to experience symptoms like arthritis, fatigue, headaches and mood changes? If so, you should strongly consider taking a leaky gut test. Many health and nutrition experts agree that to a large extent, health really begins in your gut. Why? A large portion of your immune system…
How much sugar per day do Americans consume? Today, the average adult living in the U.S. consumes about 22 teaspoons of added sugars every single day, including from hidden sugar foods they might actually believe are "healthy." Compare this to the amount of added sugar recommended by authorities such as the World Health Organization and…
You've heard about the health benefits of red wine before, but you may be wondering about beer nutrition facts as well. For those of you who think that beer is bad for you, you'll be surprised to find out that many studies suggest that light-to-moderate consumption of beer can boost your heart health, reduce your risk…
Have you ever had an egg on pizza? It may sound strange at first, but once you give it a try, you're likely to quickly become a fan. When cooked just right, egg pizza includes a mouth-watering burst of yolk, not to mention all the protein and other nutrients of eggs. Of course, this is assuming you…
I love cooking with zucchini because it's nutritious and versatile. I've made zucchini noodles, zucchini chips and even chocolate chip zucchini bread. Recently, my new favorite recipe made with zucchini is my zucchini pizza crust. It's low-carb, gluten-free and gut-friendly; plus, it contains important nutrients like vitamin B2, vitamin E and manganese. If you are…
Is chewing gum bad? Before we get into that, it's important to note that gum is a mainstay in American culture. In fact, the United States played a huge role in spreading the popularity of chewing gum around the world. During World War II, U.S. soldiers used gum in trades and handed it out as…
While we all strive to have healthy, home-cooked meals on the table each night, there are times when just making it through the day feels like an achievement. It’s those days when frozen meals seem like a Godsend. Thaw, pop into the oven and you have a meal ready, without the fuss of ordering food…
Sepsis can be life-threatening, especially for anyone with a weakened immune system or a chronic illness. At a cost of almost $24 billion each year, sepsis has been named the most expensive in-patient cost in American hospitals as of 2014. Another scary statistic — 40 percent of patients diagnosed with severe sepsis die. Sepsis is said to kill 258,000…
A cornbread recipe that doesn’t use corn. Seems a little odd, right? Cornbread is a staple side dish for Thanksgiving, or it goes swimmingly with chili and hot cider. But many of my patients I encountered over the years as a functional medicine doctor could not tolerate or digest corn. That was the inspiration for…
