These days, diets and eating plans abound. Just attempting to figure out what you should eat and what you should avoid is enough to make your head spin! Should you eat Paleo? Vegetarian? How do you find the best diet for you? Let me show you my baseline diet recommendations, and how to customize it for your needs!

There’s just something inherently comforting and soothing about a warm bowl of broth. Autumn is the perfect time to join the tradition. Get out your crockpot and learn how to make your own bone broth with our simple recipe. Let’s unpack some common questions about bone broth as we go.

An underappreciated aspect of immune health may be exposure to toxins. But the conversation on immunity cannot be limited to the ingestion of vegetables vs. sugar or wearing a mask vs. not wearing a mask. It’s important to be aware of your toxic load and how to reduce it.

Few vegetables are more beautiful than golden beets. Add spicy arugula and crunchy walnuts, along with a quick homemade balsamic vinaigrette, for a beautiful and satisfying salad. The detoxifying benefits of beets are a result of their high levels of betalains, a powerful phytonutrient, and vitamin C.

When was the last time you ate sprouts? With their fresh flavor and crunchy texture, sprouts are easy to incorporate into a variety of summertime meals. Let’s discuss how to make sprouts step by step -- and some delicious ways to incorporate them into your favorite meals.

If you’ve been a part of the health and wellness community for long, you’ve probably heard of the practice of soaking nuts before consumption. You may have read that unsoaked nuts have too much phytic acid, or are even toxic. Does this claim hold up? And is it worth the hassle?

Were you, or your kids, born by Cesarean section? Did you get sick a lot as a kid and take antibiotics frequently? Did you grow up in an area where pesticides and heavy metals were prevalent? If you said yes to any of the above questions, it’s time to shore up your microbiome. I share some tips in this blog!

This easy, nourishing porridge is inspired by the Paleo breakfast cereals available at high-end health food stores. These products, while delicious, are typically spendy. They are also probably rancid by the time they reach the consumer. Thankfully, it’s simple to make your own seed-and-nut-based cold or hot cereal.

Need some color in your life? Build your next meal around a fresh, vibrant salad full of detoxifying ingredients. Thanks to the flavors of tahini, lemon, and maple syrup, this kale and carrot salad is totally crave-worthy.

Spring is in full swing, and if you’re looking for a way to refresh your diet with some seasonally delicious foods that also happen to come with some powerful immune and detox-boosting benefits, we have a super simple shredded carrot salad for you.

This is a guest post from my friend and colleague, Dr. Anna Cabeca. Menopause is a big deal, but it doesn’t have to bring you down at all! It just requires some adjustments, and that’s especially true in our modern, toxic world. This post outlines the restorative principles in her new book, Keto-Green 16.

Want a succinct rundown of my top supplements for immunity? Look no further! Today I'm going to cut to the chase in this new short blog. I’ll show you how to prevent gut dysbiosis, feed friendly bacteria, reduce inflammation, and remove harmful bacteria!

“All disease begins in the gut.” This quote from Hippocrates - the father of medicine - has proven to hold a lot of truth over 2,000 years later. Is your gut dragging down your immunity? Read on to learn how you can tell, and what you can do about it!

If you know (or suspect) that you have issues with gluten, just cutting it out of your diet may not be enough. Gluten shows up everywhere, even in foods that are supposedly “gluten-free.” Why is gluten a problem? How can you tell the difference between celiac and gluten sensitivity? Read on to learn more!

We can get overly focused on the digestive microbiome, but if you don't digest your food well from "the top down," you will inevitably have issues in the lower bowel. In this article, we set out to explain top-down digestion and what you can do to improve overall digestion.

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve received some questions from our community about what to do differently if you have an overactive or underactive immune system. This article will cover some immunity blood tests that shed light on how your immune system is doing.

Did you know that prebiotic fiber directly feeds beneficial bacteria in your gut? Read on to learn how prebiotics work, how to find food sources, and what to do about possible side effects like bloating.

Digestion is a huge topic that is poorly understood. Luckily there is a growing field of study about digestion. Check out my new Top-Down Digestive Repair guide to learn more!

Your digestive system is foundational to your health! Sometimes you need to run a test to know what is going on in your gut, and our preferred test is the GI-MAP. Beyond testing for a number of pathogens, including E. coli, H. pylori, Candida, and parasites, it tests for other markers of gut function, which I will highlight in this article!

Bitters are a traditional and easy way to boost your digestion and reduce an upset stomach. But what is the best way to use them? How do you find high-quality bitters? What is a fun drink you can make to convince yourself to have your bitters? Read on to learn all about it!