I know what you are thinking. This isn’t the 1990s! Shouldn’t I as a naturopathic doctor telling you all about the virtues of the paleo or keto diet or suggest that you go on a raw vegan juice cleanse to achieve optimal health? Yes I’m an old fashioned traditionalist when it comes to nutrition and hopefully in a good way. In reality diet fads come and go, but the Mediterranean diet has really stood the test of time.
Read MoreYou can’t escape it! Everywhere you go lately, you are bombarded with ads and products for the ketogenic diet aka Keto. There is a large body of evidence supporting the use of the keto diet for diabetes, migraines, seizures, and cancer.
Read MoreThis Tuesday I had the honor of being invited by Dr. David Kulak, M.D., the director of the Gamete Donation Program and the Reproductive Technology program at Genesis Fertility to present on nutrition and fertility to the rest of his medical team. Here are a few highlights from my talk.
Read MoreFor many years Japan has surpassed the rest of the world in life expectancy with the average person living to be 83.7 years. Unfortunately, with a life expectancy of 79.3, the US has fallen quite behi...
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Move over blueberry pie! We have created an even better end of summer dessert. Besides being delicious, both the antioxidants in blueberries and the omega-3 fatty acids in walnuts help to sup...
Finding the perfect gift for everyone on your list can be stressful especially for those that seem to have everything. This year why not have bit of fun by making your own gifts. Here are some of my h...
Read MoreYou are born with only two of them. Yes, in these modern times it is possible to buy new ones. However knee replacement doesn't come without its costs. Besides the estimated $45,000-$60,000 for the p...
Read MoreIt is estimated that 75% of chronic diseases are related to diet. So rather than searching for a miracle herb or nutrient, perhaps we need to change what is on our plate. Below are just of a few cond...
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This simple dish is great when you need a macro fix.
1 cup Millet 1 lb kabocha squash (can substitute butternut or pumpkin)
1 lb cod fillets 4 scallions, chopped
2 tbsp miso paste
1⁄2 lemon, ju...
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Salmon is a rich source of the mood enhancing omega 3 fatty acids EPA and DHA. For an additional omega 3 fatty acid boost, I've used ground flaxseeds instead of bread crumbs.
Salmon Cakes
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Read MoreAlas it's time to put away the beach chair and flip-flops and get back to class. This school year, don't just stock up on paper, pens, and notebooks, make sure to provide yourself with what you need t...
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This hearty dish gets it's name from it's deep dark red color. For a gluten free option, substitute brown rice or quinoa for bulgur wheat.
Our skin definitely takes a toll during the winter and sometimes we feel that we don't look our best. It can become dry, cracked, irritated, red, and itchy not to mention pale. However we don't have t...
Read MoreI know what you are thinking. Yuck! You may already know of the many benefits of omega 3 fatty acids and fish oils, but cod liver oil is also a great source of vitamins that are of particular benefit...
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