“Enough” vs. “Optimal” with Protein The debate over nutritional needs seems ridiculous if you think that a simple measurement or experiment can tell you how much protein you should be eating daily. By changing the target of the experiment many are realizing that current recommendations may not be enough for active adults. Instead of aiming…
When Vitamin D Gets an F In Immunity These days, visiting a health food store, online or in person, can feel like walking down the Las Vegas strip, what with all the glitzy claims and promises of miraculous health. After all the flashy advertising, our patients have questions, even about old favorites like vitamin D. …
Happy Fall & Thanksgiving Swaps to Nourish Your Body Autumn and holidays are upon us! If you haven’t already got on the pumpkin spice everything train, now’s the chance. While comfort food is part of the season, many traditional dishes can leave us feeling sluggish or bloated, or can throw our blood sugar and eating…
Food to Boost your Mood Our mood is influenced by so many things such as sleep, stress, social connection, exercise, weather, and more. But one factor that sometimes gets underappreciated is what we eat. Emerging research suggests that diet and specific nutrients can affect mood, stress resilience, and mental well-being. Let’s take a deeper dive!…
Top Food Additives to Avoid When it comes to nutrition, most of us know to avoid obvious “junk foods.” But what many people don’t realize is that even seemingly healthy, packaged foods can be filled with hidden additives that undermine health over time. Artificial colors, flavors, preservatives, and synthetic sweeteners may make foods look pretty,…
When most people hear the word “metabolism”, they think about how quickly they burn calories or how easily they gain or lose weight. However, true metabolic health goes far beyond weight management. It’s about how efficiently your body produces and uses energy at the cellular level. This affects everything from blood sugar balance to hormone…
Don’t Overlook Selenium: The Small but Mighty Mineral When it comes to overall health, the smallest nutrients often play the biggest roles in your health, and that’s why none of the essential vitamins and minerals should be overlooked even when they aren’t talked about as often. Selenium is one that we always like to…
Non-Toxic Ways to Wash Your Produce and Why It Matters There are so many places where we could “clean up” our life, but to not get overwhelmed, start with one area at a time. A great place to start is how you clean your fresh fruits and veggies! Whether it’s a bundle of kale, spinach…
Let’s talk about a key nutrient that I often see women not getting enough of—protein. It plays a vital role in overall health and becomes even more important as we age. So why is protein essential for women (and men too)? Here are a few key reasons: Muscle & Metabolism Support Women naturally lose muscle…
Wired and Tired? Combat Adrenal Fatigue Do you have trouble getting out of bed in the morning? Do you tend to have crashes of energy throughout the day or just feel wired but tired? You may be struggling with adrenal fatigue. Your adrenal glands are responsible for producing important hormones such as cortisol, aldosterone, adrenaline,…