A small but increasingly vocal group of doctors is challenging the medical and nutritional orthodoxy around high fat diet, sugar, carbohydrates and calories. This post from The New York Times features an unconventional cardiologist who includes a high fat diet in heart health advice.Every morning, British cardiologist Dr. Aseem Malhotra stirs one tablespoon of butter and one ... Continue Reading
10 Universal Tips from Paleo for Everyone
I hate meat. I've been vegetarian all my life. So, naturally, when I learned out about the Paleo diet and its emphasis on bacon, bone broth and lamb legs, I was turned off. I hate meat. I've been vegetarian all my life. I remember a few years ago at a Pizza Hut when they mistakenly brought out a "meat lovers" pizza instead of "veggie lovers" pizza. I think I threw up a few ... Continue Reading
9 Health Tips for Celebrating the Holiday Season
It’s possible to maintain an optimal diet even during the holidays. Celebrate this holiday season with these nine tips for a healthier Thanksgiving! As Thanksgiving approaches,I'm frequently asked how I maintain a healthy diet and remain gluten and dairy-free during a time of decadence and indulgence. The truth is, for me the holidays are no different than any other time of ... Continue Reading
Should You Eliminate Dairy From Your Diet?
An article that prompts you to evaluate whether dairy is doing you any good and offers a list of 10 non-dairy sources of calcium if you do decide to eliminate dairy from your diet. The truth is, dairy can lead to countless health issues and, for many, can cause more harm than good, here's why. It’s highly inflammatory. Dairy is one of the most inflammatory foods in our ... Continue Reading
Today’s Milk – A Cause of Growing Health Problems
Have you ever wondered why humans are the only mammals that drink another species' milk? Or maybe this thought never crossed your mind... until now. Today's milk is pumped full of hormones, provides less calcium and vitamin D than other sources, and is causing an onslaught of health problems. Flavored milks offered in schools around the United States are loaded with ... Continue Reading