Perfect Summer Barbecue Menu That Won’t Bust Your Healthy Agenda
If the grill in my backyard could talk…it would tell a very different story than most American barbeques. The typical barbeque is a very meaty affair: hot dogs, burgers, chicken breasts, steaks, ribs…you know the routine. We use our grill often in the summertime, but for a very different type of meal. Fish and vegetables […]
5 Best Plant-Based Breakfast Recipes You Will Love
One of my all-time favorite quotes about health and nutrition comes from Michael Pollan in his book In Defense of Food, where he says, “Eat Food. Not Too Much. Mostly Plants.” Seven words that say so much. The “eat food” part refers to the practice of eating real, whole, minimally processed foods. The “not too […]
How to Go From Recliner to Running 3 Miles and Do It Right
Running. It seems like it should be so simple and inexpensive, right? Well, the market for gear related to running (shoes, apparel, fitness trackers, etc.) is in the neighborhood of $20 billion dollars annually in the US and growing every year. Maybe it’s time that you consider breaking into it…I know it can seem daunting, […]
What You Never Knew About Protein and How to Get More
When I saw an advertisement for protein-enriched water, I knew that we had finally reached a tipping point. We have become totally protein obsessed. There are three foundational macronutrients: Carbohydrate, Fat, and Protein. When it comes to carbohydrate and fat, even people with entry-level nutrition knowledge can agree that there are “good” and “bad” versions. […]
Health Benefits of Raspberries and How to Eat More
Just this morning on my daily hike, I spotted a flash of red on the side of the trail. A closer look and a cautious approach though the thorns and I pulled out a perfectly ripe red raspberry. Finding wild berries are one of life’s great pleasures, and for me, raspberries are at the top […]
Ready to Try a Plant Based Diet? Here are Some Benefits
One definition of the word “medicine” is a substance or preparation that is used in the treatment of disease. And by that definition, most people think of the pills inside of those little orange bottles that you pick up at the pharmacy. And it’s true. Medications (drugs) can indeed be medicine. But they are certainly […]
This Happens After You Eat Organic For Just One Week
One of the most common nutrition questions that I get from my patients and my readers is this one: Is organic food better? Here’s the short answer…YES. It’s true that organically grown produce tends to be more expensive, and many people question whether the increased cost is justified. There is also an ongoing controversy about […]
Panda’s Love This Plant and You Should Too
Panda bears have it easy. They never need to worry about the latest diet craze. They never get confused about what to eat. The reason is that pandas eat bamboo. That’s it. Bamboo makes up 99% of the panda bear diet! Besides being the staple food for panda bears, bamboo is a fantastic plant that […]
7 Healthy Summer Habits to Cultivate
“One of these mornings, you’re gonna rise up singing. You’ll spread your wings, and you’ll take to the sky.” You know the chorus: Summertime- and the living is easy. It’s one of my all-time favorite lyrics, and a statement that for many of us is absolutely true. The sunshine, warmer temperature, and longer days can […]
5 Healthy Ways to Get Your Watermelon Fix
Watermelon. It’s a summer staple in our house. We’re purists about it most of the time…meaning that big triangular wedges are how we usually serve it as a summertime snack. But, there’s good reason to think outside the box when it comes to watermelon. The sweet fruit can be used in all sorts of ways […]
