Let’s just talk about it? It’s not party conversation (or particularly blog friendly either) but since I get a lot of questions about constipation-I’ll do my best. Most muscular function in your body declines with age (yes- one more thing!), and so it is with the smooth muscle of the G.I. tract. Maybe you’ve noticed…
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Quick tip: Yogurt covered pretzels, nuts, fruit
Question: Are yogurt covered pretzels, nuts or fruit a better option than chocolate or candy covered? Answer: Real yogurt can’t coat anything. The yogurt coating is mostly sugar and palm kernel oil. It’s a super old gimmick that still has traction and sometimes still confuses. Try seasoned baked snacks, unsweetened dried fruit or cinnamon…
Give yourself a daily metabolic boost
Muffin top or maybe noticing weight sort of …“moving around”? For most people a slowing metabolism is a natural result of age, hormonal imbalance, poor diet, lack of sleep, or lack of exercise. Don’t be fooled by sales and marketing- there isn’t a magic supplement or a special cleanse. Top of my list? Eliminate…
Post workout protein
We are all unique. Protein requirements vary based on age, gender, size, body fat percentage, activity levels, and other factors, most people need roughly 0.8 to 1 gram of protein per kilogram of body weight. That’s roughly 80 grams of protein per day for a 180-pound man (81 kilograms x 1 = 81 grams protein).…
Integrative nutrition? my definition
The word “integrative” sounds sexy but what does it really mean? Here is my definition and how I approach my work…. Nutrition plays an important role in integrative medicine and has spawned a relatively new field that blends the use of food and supplements to promote optimal health and help treat disease. The practice of…
Hangover? Try this remedy
If you find yourself with an unfortunate hangover, skip the fast food fix- try my nutrient RICH whole food solution full of soluble fiber, protein, and heart healthy unsaturated fats. This remedy will soothe your digestion and replenish your body with the nutrients it needs naturally. Feel better faster…without the fast food guilt. Plan ahead:…
Need more energy?
Need more energy? Skip the sugar-add some protein. To ensure you have good energy levels throughout hectic days, consider your protein intake? Protein is very important for growth and repair, maintenance of fluid balance and to strengthen the immune system. Protein is especially important when you are sick or if you are recovering from an…
Yo-yo dieting is risky
Each year, dozens of new trend diets come on to the market with a wide range of promises for quick success. I think it’s important to remember that extreme and habitual dieting of any sort can be detrimental to your body and may increase the risk for certain health problems and nutritional deficiencies. Weight cycling,…
Three things you can do NOW to improve your health
1. Drink more water. Water is calorie free and helps to flush toxins, maintain regularity and promotes weight loss. Water lubricates and cushions your joints, protects your spinal cord and keeps your skin looking vibrant and less dehydrated. 2. Eat real food. The explosion of packaged and processed “convenience” food is only matched with the…