Welcome to another In the Kitchen post where I’m taking the anxiety and worry out of the kitchen and showing you how to make real food happen! Because let’s get real, life is already complicated enough without having to worry about what we need to be eating. This video is showcasing three quick … [Read more...] about Quick Work Lunches for Lasting Afternoon Energy
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Operation: Happy (holiday) Hour
It’s safe to say that the holiday season indeed has begun!! The holidays (unfortunately) conjure a lot of nutritionally charged emotions, concerns, fears and confusion among many of us. People tend to think that from October to January it’s not even worth keeping healthy … [Read more...] about Operation: Happy (holiday) Hour
6 Habits of Highly Successful Patients
There are certain mindsets and attitudes that people must possess to get the best outcomes in their health. Nowhere is this more obvious than in the world of functional medicine. For the most part, people who seek out functional medicine are open-minded and looking for an alternative from their … [Read more...] about 6 Habits of Highly Successful Patients
The Real Science Behind the Flu Shot (And Effective Alternatives)
What is the ''flu" ? The “flu” as we call it is usually caused by the influenza virus, although there are likely many other viruses that cause similar symptoms. Symptoms can be mild to severe. The most common symptoms include high fever, runny nose, sore throat, muscle pains, headache, coughing, … [Read more...] about The Real Science Behind the Flu Shot (And Effective Alternatives)
3 Under 10 Minute Breakfasts
Welcome to another In the Kitchen post where I'm taking the anxiety and worry out of the kitchen and showing you how to make real food happen! Because let's get real, life is already complicated enough without having to worry about what we need to be eating. This video is showcasing three quick … [Read more...] about 3 Under 10 Minute Breakfasts
Fermentation 101 & Easy Homemade Sauerkraut Recipe
What is Lactic Acid Fermentation? The process of lactic acid fermentation transforms salt and complex or simple sugars from whole foods (in this case carbohydrates from cabbage) into ferments. When submerged in a brine, the bacteria begin to convert sugars in the cabbage into lactic acid; this is a … [Read more...] about Fermentation 101 & Easy Homemade Sauerkraut Recipe
The Dangers of BPA-Free (and Other) Plastics
Learn about the health risks posed by BPA-free plastics and other widespread varieties. One particular topic that seems to draw a lot of confusion with the patients at our practice, and the one we will focus on today, is why we should avoid plastics whenever possible, including BPA-free plastic. … [Read more...] about The Dangers of BPA-Free (and Other) Plastics
4 Ways to Simplify Your Diet & Get Results
Just about everyone can benefit by simplifying certain areas of their lives. This could mean cleaning out that overloaded closet, or even saying “no” to events that we feel obligated to attend (when in reality the world would keep spinning without us there). Diet is another great area to simplify by … [Read more...] about 4 Ways to Simplify Your Diet & Get Results
