Most diets – even “healthy” diets – do not contain enough potassium and far too much sodium. Potassium is both an electrolyte and a mineral. Potassium, sodium and chloride work in concert to maintain the water and electrolyte balance of the body. When sodium levels go up, potassium levels go down, and when sodium levels…
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).…
Boost immunity now to fight viruses like the flu
Eating or drinking too much sugar and processed food curbs immune system cells that attack bacteria. S t o p e a t i n g j u n k … Stay hydrated and take a probiotic daily. A strong immune system relies heavily on having a healthy, well-functioning digestive tract. Use antiviral herbal supplements.…
Nutrients for brain health: check in on yours
So, ever catch yourself adding a sticky note (or two?) on top of your existing journal or calendar notes? Maybe that’s just me….thought I’d check in on my daily intake of nutrients for brain health…like asap. For a healthy, alert, ever-growing brain we need a balance of lean protein, good fats and complex carbohydrates along…
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:…
Is agave nectar your go-to sweetener?
If your go-to option for a sweetener is agave nectar- listen up. Because it ranks relatively low on both the glycemic index and glycemic load scales and because of its reputation as a “natural” sweetener, agave seems to be everywhere in products claiming to be good for health – from teas to nutrition bars and…
Engine for detoxification
The liver is our body’s main toxin processing engine; it acts like a filter in preventing toxic substances contained in foods from passing into your blood stream. The thousands of enzyme systems that are responsible for virtually every body activity are constructed in the liver. The liver is also responsible for producing bile, another form…
Celebrate without the sabotage
So here we are – Halloween – the “unofficial” kick off to the holiday season right? There will be fabulous cocktail parties, holiday gatherings, the annual cookie exchange… and pies-PIES!!! Yes, endless good reasons to celebrate with friends and family; and, of course all sorts of good food to be had. Let’s be real-all too…