Diet & Sleep Habits Linked to Inflammation – 4 Important Diet Tips
Clinical studies continue to link chronic, low-grade inflammation—also known as silent inflammation—with a growing number of health conditions and diseases. Because it can be present without being...
View ArticleImmature Microbes in the Guts of Malnourished Children
Malnutrition (severe or moderate acute malnutrition) affects 23 percent of children in developing countries.1 The World Health Organization estimates that malnutrition is the cause of one-third of all...
View ArticleGetting Fat—The Result or the Cause of Overeating?
We have been told that all it takes to lose weight is a reduction in calories and/or an increase in energy expenditure (exercise). So if we eat less calories or exercise more or both, we will lose...
View ArticleWhat’s Wrong with Current Dietary Guidelines?
Every five years the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) holds a series of public meetings to incorporate feedback from stakeholders on the next version of the Dietary Guidelines for...
View ArticleLow-Carbohydrate Diet for Diabetics
One of the best ways to get diabetes under control is by eating a low-carbohydrate diet. Carbohydrates include mostly sugars and starches, with fiber making up a smaller portion. Starches—as found in...
View ArticleGut Bacteria Balance is in Flux
The 100 trillion bacteria that live inside the human digestive tract are the subject of many studies currently underway. Researchers the world over are trying to figure out which microbes constitute a...
View ArticleGutbliss Book Review
I read an excellent book recently that I want to share with you. Gutbliss by Robynne Chutkan, M.D. is an excellent review of digestive conditions and how to treat them naturally, along with many...
View ArticleHigh-Carbohydrate Diet Triggers Colon Cancer
Studies have linked the high-carbohydrate Western diet to colorectal cancer, but scientists have been unsure of just how carbs may trigger the development of the disease. In a recent study published in...
View ArticleMemory Impairment During Adolescence—Sugar to Blame
Sugar-sweetened beverages, most notably soft drinks and sweetened juices, are a regular part of the diets of many adolescents. Sugar-sweetened beverages make up 48 percent of added sugars in the diet,...
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Another Must-Read: Wheat Belly Total Health by William Davis, MD
September is proving to be an exciting month for new book releases, including the newest book by renowned cardiologist Dr. William Davis—just released today! It’s called Wheat Belly Total Health (The...
View ArticleOmega-3 Supplementation Improves Behavior Problems in Children
Antisocial personality disorder is a mental disorder in which the individual often lacks empathy and tends to be callous, cynical, and contemptuous of feelings, rights, and sufferings of others. Poor...
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Low-Fat Diet or Low-Carb Diet?
At one point or another—or, more likely, for as long as you can remember—you have avoided foods high in fats because you are heeding the advice of most dieticians and nutritionists, and the medical...
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Omega-3 DHA in Breast Milk Linked to Higher Test Scores Later in Life
Omega-3 fats are known to be beneficial to brain health, especially the omega-3 fat DHA (docosahexaenoic acid). DHA is found in cold-water fatty fish and in algae, and can be obtained by consuming fish...
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Book Review and Giveaway—I Quit Sugar
We are all familiar with the enticing pull of sugar—sweet desserts, succulent fruits, and refreshing juices have graced our lips on numerous occasions. If you are among the many who fear you could...
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An Apple a Day Feeds Your Gut Bacteria and Keeps Obesity Away
You’ve heard the old adage, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away,” but never has it rung more true than it does now. According to researchers from Washington State University, Granny Smith apples act...
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A Peculiar Solution for Celiac Disease—Hookworms
Celiac disease is a serious digestive disease that involves degradation of the intestinal lining in response to gluten. People with celiac disease must vigilantly avoid gluten in order to steer clear...
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Why Eating Breakfast Every Day is a Must
Do you ever found yourself rushing around in the morning to the extent that you don’t have time to eat breakfast? Does this sound like a typical morning for you? Or maybe you skip breakfast in an...
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U.S. Sugar Consumption on the Rise
Although it might not surprise you, results of a new study show that added sugar consumption has risen over 30 percent (228 to 300 calories per day) in the last 30 years. In children, added sugar...
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Olive Best Oil for Frying, According to Study
With so many choices of oils that can be used for cooking, it’s hard to know which one is best. A number of factors need to be taken into account, including cooking temperature, nutrient content, and...
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Fish Intake Linked to Better Antidepressant Response
The mental health benefits of high fish intake are well known, particularly when it comes to fatty fish high in the omega-3s EPA and DHA. For this reason, some researchers have investigated the effects...
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RDA for Vitamin D Miscalculated by Institute of Medicine
In 2011 the Institute of Medicine increased the recommended dietary allowances (RDA) of vitamin D from 400 to 600 IU for people aged 1 to 70. This was a welcomed increase, but many experts argued that...
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Join Me in 7 Days for The Healthy Gut Summit!
Are you ready to learn how just a few simple changes can help you restore balance to your gut and enjoy a healthier mind and body? I am thrilled to be presenting at The Healthy Gut Summit online event...
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Nutrition Labels Too Confusing
Have you ever glanced at the Nutrition Facts label on packaged foods and been confused about what you should be looking for? Do you find it difficult to figure out how much sugar is natural or added in...
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Micronutrient Intakes Low in Obese Adults
Paradoxically, people who are obese have a low intake of essential micronutrients despite having an abundance of stored energy (in the form of fat), according to a recent study published in the Journal...
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Dieters Who Connect Socially Lose More Weight
There is something about social connection that enhances our ability to stick with a new habit or practice. The feeling of “we’re in this together” seems to encourage success within a group setting. In...
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Nutrition is Essential for Good Mental Health
Proper diet and nutrition provide the building blocks for optimal health. This is also true for mental health. In a recent paper published in The Lancet Psychiatry Today, researchers stated that, as...
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Is Your Best Friend Constipated?
Constipation may not be a topic you’d choose for daily conversation, but it’s really nothing to be embarrassed about. We’ve all experienced it at one time or another – and we realize how debilitating...
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Guess What? Gut Microbes Don’t Thrive on Yo-Yo Dieting Either!
We have a war going on inside of our guts! It is a constant battle between all kinds of bacteria, fungi, and viruses. Do you know what they are all fighting about? FOOD! So to support our health it...
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What Does “Fresh” Really Mean?
I was walking through the produce section of the grocery store the other day and a lady looked at me and asked where the locally grown produce was located. I replied with “I usually look for the areas...
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The Many Tastes of Fermentation
Fermented foods are on my mind today. Yes, I’m glad to see that there’s an article about their health attributes written about them nearly every day. In contrast, it’s interesting to me how often I’m...
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Recipe for a Healthy Liver
If you happened to catch my newsletter this week, you’ll know that my mind has been on your liver (and mine). In the grand scheme of health, your liver is one of your very dearest and most important...
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Blended Drink for Loving Your Liver
Here comes the summer, and with it, the opportunity to sweat! Of course, when you’re in your business clothes, you may not perceive that as a positive. Maybe if you remember that sweating is one of the...
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Back to School Health Tips
Goodbye to summer! I hope yours was enjoyable and relaxing. Here in Florida, we’re hoping that the heat will lift soon. The kids are headed back to their classes and with the new school year comes the...
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Bacteria and the Elderly – Better Days Ahead
Recently I was pleased to come across an article in the Wall Street Journal that discussed the very positive shift away from overuse of antibiotics in nursing homes. Being the defender of the...
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Demon Sugar Strikes Again!
This week it seemed there was an explosion of information shining the spotlight on the toxic effects of sugar. Not a new battle cry from me, of course. Still, to see such supportive scientific study...
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Food as Medicine to Balance Your Blood Sugar
I’m so happy to see that people are becoming so much more aware of the sugar in their diets, and the impact it has on their health. The term “blood sugar” is now common in conversation and most of us...
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Your Very Own New Year’s Miracle
At this holiday time, exclamations of “how delicious those sugar cookies are!” always seem to accompany an unspoken fervent prayer that “this time – just this time – please don’t end up on my hips!”...
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4 Tips to Light Up 2016!
So now the decadent celebrations are behind us and it’s time to recommit to our healthy selves. However, there may be some leftovers in the frig, and also those delicious gifts you may have received...
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Surprise! You’re Addicted!
Last Monday it was reported by NPR that the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) will soon be publishing yet one more reason to leave those PPIs alone! Protect your kidneys! You can now...
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Egg-ceptionally delicious!
I do editorial reviews monthly for Alive Magazine, a Canadian publication I really appreciate. Today I’d like to share a very creative slow cooker recipe right from this month’s offering – Issue 399....
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Gut Issues. Gluten or Glyphosate?
If you’ve been following me for any time at all, you’ll know that I’m an advocate of gluten free eating. Dr. William Davis of Wheat Belly fame has certainly given us ample evidence why the modified...
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Can Clutter Up My Weight?
February seems to bring out the organizing, aligning, revising side of my personality. Maybe it’s the new year, or maybe it’s the coming of spring – I’m just ready to clear the clutter and move...
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Toxic Heart, Toxic Body
As American Heart Month 2016 winds down, I’d like to shift my focus to an area that we don’t always associate with heart issues – toxins. Toxins are everywhere; there is no doubt about it. In the air...
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Food Pyramid Reconsidered
A few weeks ago while working on the newsletter about the FDA Guidelines, I came across this article from the Wall Street Journal co-authored by Dr. Stephen Nissen, chairman of the department of...
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Veggie Variety = Gut Diversity
Over the last decade, a tremendous amount of research has been directed toward examining the family of bacteria and microbes we host in our digestive system known as the microbiome. From the...
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Journal Into Summer Clothes
As the days get longer (and in this area of the country, much hotter) thoughts turn to swimming prospects, and inevitably to bathing suits. While it’s easy to ignore weight loss goals while bundled in...
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Skinny Gut Your Gumbo
With the Fourth of July just around the corner, our family always starts to plan for picnics and get-togethers. I thought I’d take this opportunity to share a simple and delicious gumbo that is always...
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Travel Advice for your Gut
Summer vacation, 4th of July – wonderful opportunities for travel and sampling exciting and different foods. Whether you’re visiting family, or jetting to the Far East, the fun ends abruptly when your...
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Soul Food
Here on our farm at Vital Planet black-eyed peas abound! We are grateful that they are a flourishing part of our experimental summer crop. Hot Florida summers aren’t terribly kind to many of our...
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Loving Basil!
One of my favorite summer friends is basil. Not the man, the herb! Between the lovely aroma, the list of health benefits, and the delicious taste addition to so many dishes, basil stands tall as a...
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