Do you ever find yourself ferociously craving cheese? If so, you are not alone. But it might not be the cheese itself that you are craving. Believe it or not, a cheese craving may actually be an indication of a fatty acid deficiency. Instead of succumbing to your dairy craving, try eating some omega-3 fatty […]
As you probably know by now, I am obsessed with Further Foods’ collagen. Aside from all of the amazing health benefits that I have noticed over the years from using it (which I will get into shortly), I always recommend it to my clients because it dissolves quickly and without any gelling, so I never […]
I’ve been on a bit of a clam kick lately. Clams are ridiculously high in lots of essential nutrients! In fact, for the same serving they have: 19 times more iron than sirloin steak 4.3 times more iron than liver 91 times more B12 than sirloin steak Red meat and liver are often thought of […]
There are so many fad diets trending that I’m getting whiplash trying to keep track of them all. I have heard of extreme diets where people only eat one type of fruit for extended periods of time or delegate the majority of their daily caloric intake from animal protein. I am going to assume that […]
Weeknight dinners need to be quick, easy, and healthy. They also need to make fit everyone’s need, so when you’re not cooking for one, I recommend options that can be easily modified. Like this teriyaki bowl. Tempeh for me and chicken for him and both are satisfied. I also compromise on the cauliflower rice and […]
My diet is plant-based 80% of the time. In my practice I’ve found that some clients simply feel and do better when they have a little animal protein. That’s not always the case, but it is common and it doesn’t take much animal protein. We’re talking 1 piece of wild salmon or 4-5 ounces of […]
When I crave a little more protein in my diet, I tend to go for wild salmon. It’s one of the most nutrient dense options, rich in flavor and in omega 3’s. Having wild caught salmon 1-2 times a week isn’t a concern for me like it would be other fish consumption – the FDA […]
So what’s the deal with all this this keto diet talk? Should you do it? Is it worth all the hype? The truth of the matter is, it’s an unrealistic long-term diet that is rarely done the right way. To some, the keto diet might bring images of coconuts, olive oil, avocado, and salmon to […]
I’m frequently asked if I eat animal protein and the answer is yes. I tried to go vegan for a year and it just didn’t work best for me. My experience led me to understand that we’re all unique in our nutritional needs – what works for you, doesn’t always for me (and vice-versa). I’ve […]
I like to think of bone broth as the adult upgrade to the chicken soup your mom would give you as a kid. It’s comforting, warming to both your body and soul, and it’s so incredibly healing. However, in the health world lately, it’s been touted as a “magical elixir” that will solve all your […]
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