Guest Post by Amanda Rose, Ph.D. Research continues to tie the declining health of Americans to our poor diet choices. With too much sugar and too much unhealthy fats, we bulge, our hearts give out, and our brains begin to “go crazy”. Something as simple as a trans-fat-laden French fry may cause depression claims a…
Nutrition for Children: It Doesn’t Come In a Box
This is a guest post from my assistant and intern Coco Noel. I am showing her the ropes of real food nutrition to keep her from going down the tofu trail like I did when I was in school! Coco Noel is obsessed with all things related to uncovering the truth in nutrition and wellness….
10 Reasons You Need Cholesterol
It was not until the mid 20th century that Americans started to fear saturated fat and cholesterol. Our grandparents ate lots of meat and butter, and they were pretty robust. In the early 1900’s most Americans had a hard time keeping weight on, while heart disease was almost non-existent. Compare that to the present day,…
5 Things Your Doctor Won’t Tell You About Your Thyroid
Do you know 5 things your doctor won’t tell you about thyroid? This is a guest post from Dr. Justin Marchegiani who is a cutting edge functional medicine practitioner in the Bay Area. He deals with many issues relating to thyroid dysfunction on daily basis. He specializes in looking for the root cause of health…
5 Commonly Asked Questions About Paleo Diet
I recently enjoyed watching “The Diet For Human Beings” DVD about the Paleo diet by Beverly Meyer, a Holistic Nutritionist and Podcast Host with 25 years in clinical practice. It is professionally filmed, easy to watch and understand, and has well-organized chapters that break the paleo diet down into sections you can review when needed. It’s a…
Fish Oil: Do’s and Don’ts
Fish Oil has been touted as a miracle anti-inflammatory in western and alternative circles for many years and it can have many health benefits if it is pure, fresh and from a good source. I think people should try to get your omega 3’s from eating wild fish from a great source a couple times…
Dr. Drew Hassles Jennifer Esposito About Her Celiac Disease
I have recently become a huge fan of Jennifer Esposito after watching Samantha Who on Netflix. It is a hilarious show also featuring Melissa McCarthy and Christina Applegate, who loses her memory after a car accident. I later found out that Jennifer Esposito has Celiac disease and was being hassled by CBS for not…
9 Problems with Juicing
Fat, Sick and Nearly Starving? 9 Problems with Juicing Green juice is all the rage and all I ever hear about is detox fasts with liquified veggies. In the film Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead the main character, Joe Cross, drinks nothing but juice for 60 days and loses a lot of weight and calms…
Why Peanuts Are Not Paleo?
People always ask me if peanuts are suitable to the Paleo diet and if it is okay to consume them. Of course it is always up to the individual to try these foods and see how they feel afterwards. The point of going Paleo is to heal your gut on the inside which translates into…
6 Ways To Add Crunch to Your Low Carb Diet
6 Ways To Add Crunch to Your Low Carb Diet – I was honored to once again to be featured on Carbsmart.com where I wrote an article about ways to add crunch to a low carb/Paleo diet. Many of my clients are always asking about ways to get more snap into their daily meal plan….
6 Ways to Alleviate Constipation
6 Ways to Alleviate Constipation Most of my clients who come to me are constipated and they don’t even know it. We should be moving 12 inches of poop to have a healthy colon and proper digestion. If you are not eliminating a good amount of waste daily you may want to investigate because…
Which Fats and Oils Are Healthy?
Are you wondering which fats and oils are healthy? Vegetable oil and especially the darling of the health food industry soybean and canola oil are oxidized by their high heat processing. Their oil also causes inflammation in the blood vessels when it is consumed even in small amounts. These seems to be a lot of…
6 Reasons to Go Grain Free
6 Reasons to Go Grain Free – We all love bread, rice and pasta and most of us grew up believing that whole grains are health foods. It is hard to think of life without them, but when people start to understand the damage that these starches are causing it is easier to “just say…
10 Reasons You Need More Magnesium!
Magnesium is important for more than 300 chemical reactions in the human body. The standard American diet is very low in magnesium and high in refined carbohydrates which will increase the need for this vital mineral. If you have sugar cravings, are stressed out and or have low energy there is a good chance you…
Gluten and MSG Hidden in Your Favorite Restaurant Dish?
My husband is a chef and he often lets me know about kitchen practices that make me cringe. Where he works is upscale and very clean but I don’t think many of us realize the shortcuts many restaurants use to save time and money. Gluten and MSG Hidden in Your Favorite Restaurant Dish! This is…
Suicide by Sandwich? 12 Reasons to Banish Bread
In May 2012 I attended the Low Carb Cruise featuring cardiologist Dr. William Davis. The cruise was a great experience where I got to hang out with many leaders in the health and wellness field. Dr. Davis is the NY Times bestselling author of Wheat Belly: Lose the Wheat, Lose the Weight, and Find Your…
12 Reasons To Cut The Canola
As always, it is always important to read labels because canola oil is found in many salad dressings, mayo, sauces, chips and baked goods and here are my top 12 reasons why you should cut the Canola: Reasons To Cut The Canola 1. No long term studies have ever been done on the safety of consuming…