Fasting is about timing not necessarily calorie restriction. The word fasting makes me think of trendy diets that help followers loose weight quickly but are either hard to follow and/or hard to stick with. The fasting process described in Intuitive Fasting is a...
Incorporating plant based foods slowly is better than a radical change to your diet. Before you eliminate whole food groups from your diet, think about how you currently eat and how many changes your desired diets will require. There are different types of plant based...
Even on a “clean diet” you can drink some red wine. We’re reading the book Younger by Sara Gottried, MD and learned that chocolate, guacamole and red wine are even included in her younger formula. Given that the holiday season is just...
Phytonutrients are essential nutrients that help keep you healthy. Do you ever hear people talking about “free radicals” and think they must be health radicals? Well — free radicals are actually a real thing that can be both good and bad depending on how...
Discuss omega-3 supplements with your doctor before you self medicate. Vitamins and supplements are generally not a quick fix for health issues or a sure fire way to make you healthier. Eating a well balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, grains, lean proteins...
Consider your reasons and the alternative sources calcium. Dairy always seems to make the list of things to limit or eliminate in fad diets. It’s hard to know what to do because the science isn’t clear. What is clear is that many Americans are not getting...
