Sunflower seeds can make the perfect substitute if you are allergic to peanuts or avoiding legumes as part of a paleo diet. I hope you enjoy this peanut-free twist on this spicy African dish. Omit the cayenne if you can’t take the heat!

Entrees, Recipe, Salads and SoupsIvy BraninMarch 29, 2020gluten-free, dairy-free, recipe, protein, vegan, vegetarian Comments

Is the Keto Diet, the PCOS Diet?

You 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.

Ivy BraninFebruary 23, 2020pcos, protein, periods, fertility, diabetes, cancer, omega 3Comment

Thai Coconut Curry Noodle Soup

This noodle soup is high in protein and low in carbs thank to the magic of shirataki noodles. If you are vegan or vegetarian, you can substitute the cod with tofu or leave it out completely for a lighter starter.

Entrees, Recipe, Salads and SoupsIvy BraninSeptember 29, 2019gluten-free, dairy-free, recipe, protein, vegan, vegetarianComment

Dr Ivy brings Nutrition to Genesis Fertility

This 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.

Ivy BraninDecember 11, 2018pregnancy, protein, sugar, fertility, omega 3, cod liver oil, progesterone, antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, nuts Comment

Enjoy Thanksgiving and Still Fit into Your Jeans

Your kid’s Halloween candy might seem like pure child’s play in comparison to the marathon of holiday eating we are entering now till New Years. If you are someone who has finally conquered the scale and surrendered that last 5-10 lbs of weight loss, Thanksgiving can truly be a nightmare.

Ivy BraninNovember 19, 2018holiday, weight, water, sugar, protein, nutsComment

Gluten-Free Pizza Workshop

Enjoy gluten-free pizza made by yourself!
Join Roberto Caporuscio, the owner and pizza chef of Keste Pizza & Vino, for this hands-on cooking experience.
In this workshop, you will learn the secret to ma...

Ivy BraninFebruary 4, 2018holiday, gluten-free, thyroid, protein, acne, allergiesComment

Curried Beet Latkes with Tahini "Sour Cream"

Serves 4-6
A new take a traditional holiday dish. They are lower in carbohydrate than the original version and gluten-free but still just as tasty.

Recipe, Desserts and Snacks, Breakfast, sideslogan coxDecember 3, 2016protein, liver, gluten-free, dairy-free, holiday, detoxification, coconut oilComment

Dispelling Food Myths

Eating healthy in this modern age can be very confusing. The internet is both a wealth of great and terrible information which only adds to this confusion. To simplify things, here are some of the myt...

logan coxNovember 6, 2016cardiovascular, kale, kidney stones, weight, vitamin e, protein, antioxidants, diabetesComment

Healthy Homemade Holiday Gifts for Everyone on Your List

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...

Leave it on a Jet Plane!

Jet lag can dampen the excitement of international travel with its array of uncomfortable symptoms. However, now I am taking out my naturopathic tool kit and preventing jet lag altogether.

Ivy BraninJuly 7, 2015insomnia, homeopathy, protein, depression, mood, jet lag, anxietyComment

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