I don’t often watch talk shows or reality television, and have never really had an opinion one way or the other about host Carson Daly. But when I saw him down a full shot of extra virgin olive… Continue Reading
Diet & Nutrition
Lectin-Free Diets: What You Need to Know
Move over gluten. There’s another dietary “demon” looking to overtake your perch as the “ingredient-du-jour” that we should be avoiding. It’s called lectin, and going “lectin-free” seems to be the newest trend in dieting. Many believe a lectin-free… Continue Reading
The Benefits of Hot-and-Spicy
I’ve always loved a little spice and kick of heat in my food, even before I got certified in nutrition and jumped on the healthy eating bandwagon. There’s something innately pleasurable about eating a food that makes you… Continue Reading
You Can’t Beat the Health Benefits of Beets
There are quite a few vegetables that fall into the “love ’em or hate ’em” category, and beets are probably right at the top of this list. Some people enjoy their “earthy” taste, while others simply aren’t fans…. Continue Reading
Outstanding Oregano: Benefits and Uses
I’ve had a love affair with cooking ever since I was a young boy. Spending time in the kitchen with my family was a daily ritual over which we shared stories, laughed heartily, and formed strong bonds. Coming… Continue Reading
The Ketogenic Diet: Fabulous or Fad?
If you haven’t heard about the ketogenic diet, you probably just got back from vacationing on Mars… In all seriousness, though, “keto” dieting has taken the world by storm. Celebrities and fitness experts swear by its weight loss… Continue Reading
Go Crazy for Cauliflower Rice
Although devoid of color, cauliflower makes up for its lack of personality with powerful nutrition – it’s really one of the healthiest vegetables you can eat. In fact, it’s been one of my top healing foods for decades,… Continue Reading
Low on Magnesium? Here are 5 Signs
As an integrative doctor, one of the things I’m acutely tuned into is nutrient deficiencies. I cannot overstate how important it is to give your body the nutrition it needs. Several times over my career, I saw firsthand… Continue Reading
Why Tomatoes Are Nutritional Powerhouses
If you ask the average 5- or 6-year-old kid about his or her favorite food, you’d rarely hear a mention of tomatoes—unless it’s in the form of ketchup (in which to dip a perennial kid fave—fries, of course)…. Continue Reading
Quinoa Tabbouleh – A PAMM Recipe
Many years ago, while en route to Vermont for a weekend getaway, my family and I discovered a hidden gem of a pit-stop – a Middle Eastern restaurant called Haji’s Place. For us, it was a wonderful introduction… Continue Reading