Healthy and Inspired Living
The Autumn has brought us an abundance of delicious local squash and pumpkins. The tricky part has been finding different ways to eat the squash without getting repetitive and boring. I’m not sure why I’d never thought of this one before, but the idea for a roasted pumpkin squash popped into my head and I… [Read Full Story]
If you ever find yourself in Argentina, you will most definitely be offered a cup of their national drink: yerba mate. There, they still drink this tea-like infusion with a gourd and bombilla (a round drinking vessel and filter-straw). Slightly woodsy in taste, yerba mate is also preferred over coffee in Paraguay, Uruguay and Southern Brazil.… [Read Full Story]
Coconut oil contains lauric acid, a powerful anti-microbial fatty acid that protects the immune system of the fetus and newborn. Pregnant and nursing mothers should eat coconut oil to increase the quality of the womb environment and breast milk. There has been a lot of research lately discussing how the environment of the womb can… [Read Full Story]
In my recent post on my Food As Medicine blog over at Urban Diner, I make the argument that eating meat is not only a normal and natural part of our human diet, but that meat can also serve as a medicine to treat specific diseases. For example, bones and marrow bones can be boiled… [Read Full Story]
This week in Time, Dr. Oz talks about “What to Eat Now”, and gluten-free grains are mentioned. Fifteen percent of Americans are interested in gluten-free foods and one of the top requests I get is homemade gluten-free, dairy-free bread that is transportable to work and school. Eat these rolls now and you will be happy… [Read Full Story]
There was a time in my life when eating gluten-free was mandatory to ensure the safety of my wife. Celiac Disease and gluten sensitivity affects more people today in North America than ever before. There are several theories about why this may be happening, but I will save that subject for another day. I believe… [Read Full Story]
There is a globally pervasive ailment called SAD: Seasonal Affective Disorder, or, seasonal depression. People seem to get depressed when the sun goes down earlier, thus sapping their bodies of vitamin D inducing rays. If this is the case, what about a nation shrouded in wintertime darkness, with cool temperatures year round? Wouldn’t such a… [Read Full Story]
Below is a 15 question screening tool to help identify if your child is at high risk for celiac disease. It takes less than 5 minutes to complete and score but can make a lifetime of difference in the health of your child and your family’s quality of life. How accurate is the screening questionnaire?… [Read Full Story]
In past articles, I have discussed how inflammation is the underlying cause of most chronic and autoimmune disorders. The major cause of inflammation in the body is the food we eat so eating anti-inflammatory foods is important for good health. Food allergies and intolerances have been implicated in a wide range of medical conditions, affecting… [Read Full Story]
Present day North America, unfortunately, is a hot spot for a variety of diseases – no need to depress you with names you know too well. Luckily, there are places in the world that can teach us how to reverse such sickly trends, as they are disease “cold spots.” Enter Africa: cold spot for colon… [Read Full Story]
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