Are you trying to reduce the amount of carbohydrates in your diet, but don't know what to cook instead? Come check out this episode with Maria Emmerich, co-author of the Ketogenic Cookbook: Nutritious Low-Carb, High-fat, Paleo Meals to Heal Your Body.
Paleo for Women (The Get Real Version)
I get beyond "just eat paleo" and get real about a paleo lifestyle that is balanced and healthy for women in this interview with my guest Noelle Tarr, the Chief Empowerment Officer at Coconuts and Kettlebells.
Noelle is very savvy about nutrition and fitness but also very realistic about women's health, in the sense that we can't all look like super models and we can't be "perfect" about our diets 100% of the time.
The Micronutrient Miracle with Mira and Jayson Calton
Mira was a busy publicist in New York City, living the dream, except for increasing, debilitating pain. She was diagnosed with advanced osteoporosis, and advised to move home with her family and recuperate.
In her search to figure out her osteoporosis, she met Jayson Calton, a clinical nutritionist who did not specialize in osteoporosis, but agreed to dive into this project with Mira. Her osteoporosis was completely reversed, and meanwhile she and Jayson fell in love and got married.
Broth Bar Grand Opening in Portland!
Broth Bar is bright and clean, with a little counter space to watch the rain while having a cup of hot broth with a friend. It also offers the other products made by Salt, Fire and Time, as well as other locally-made healthy foods. Tressa also stocks some non-local favorites, like high-quality cod liver oil.
Eliminating Food Sensitivities for the Whole Family with Tom Malterre
What I'm Eating for Breakfast
I wanted to share a new breakfast I made up this summer that could be called "my big, fat breakfast." If you heard me on a recent podcast with low carb expert Jimmy Moore, you know I'm interested in the idea of a ketogenic diet. If you missed that episode, you can check out this link.
I'm not yet doing a full experiment in ketosis (a high fat, low carb, moderate protein diet in which you burn ketones for fuel,) but I have been trying to up my fat intake and lower my carbs more than before.
Even this brief experiment in high fat diet has made me feel slimmer, and I can go longer after a meal before getting hungry.
Holistic Dental Care with Cindy Haas
Cindy Haas was a Dental Hygienist for many years before also becoming a Certified Holistic Health Coach.
She published a book called Over the Lips and through the Gums to teach others about the mouth and how our choices effect our oral health. She also educates dental professionals who want to incorporate more holistic methods into their practices at Integrative Dental Concepts.
Cindy was nice enough to answer my myriad of questions about oral hygiene.
Cycle Changes After 35 with Andrea Thorpe, MS, LAc, FABORM
If you are experiencing new hormonal symptoms as you age, check out this episode.
Our guest Andrea Thorpe, of Lotus Center of Integrative Medicine in Los Angeles, is an acupuncturist, a functional medicine practitioner, and PhD candidate in Chinese Medicine. She specializes in treating women's health and infertility in her practice, and is often treating women who are 35 and up and stuggling with their hormones.
Should You Try a Ketogenic Diet?
Ketosis is a nutritional state in which we are primarily burning fats for fuel. Perhaps the easiest example of this is when you think of a traditional Eskimo diet, in which the vast majority of calories came from the fat of sea animals.
But you don't have to eat only whale blubber to get into ketosis! Our guest today, renowned podcaster Jimmy Moore of Livin' the Vida Low Carb, joins us to talk about his book, Keto Clarity, co-authored with Dr. Eric Westman, MD.
Metabolism Makeover with Dietitian Cassie
Do you feel like you burn calories too slowly, or too quickly? Do you struggle to lose weight, even though you think you eat healthy foods?
Our guest today, Dietitian Cassie of Healthy, Simple Life, demystifies metabolism in this helpful episode!
Nourishing Broth: A Get Started Guide with Dr. Kaayla Daniel
Upgrade Your Salad
Recipe: Marinated Lamb Kabobs
PCOS, Ammenorhea and More on the Podcast this month
There have been some HOT topics on the podcast this month! I love the powerful, brillant ladies I've been honored to meet. I'll recap below:
1. First we had Nicole Jardim, women's health coach, talking about the reasons and solutions behind ammenorhea (no period for 3 months or more.)
Ammenorhea can be caused by post-birth control use, overtraining, under-eating, extreme diets and stress. There is a good chance you'll experience a bout of ammenorhea in your lifetime.
How to Make Healthy Bone Broth
I'm happy to share with you today a great video on an important topic, making bone broth. Bone broth is easy to make once you get the hang of it, and it's super nutritious. It can heal a leaky gut, regenerate your joints, help you sleep, and help your hormonal system tick along nicely. Just click on the image above to view. It's about 10 minutes long, and well worth it!..
GMO Foods: The Effect on Your Body
Here in Oregon we've got a vote coming up on labeling GMO foods. I think most people don't have a grasp on which foods these are and how they may effect our health. So I spent some time today digging deep into the topic.
I was also curious about the battle over GMO labeling. This initiative already lost in California, and I was shocked to hear it. Now that the vote is approaching in Oregon, I can see why. There is a lot of money being invested into this legislation not passing by companies with deep pockets like Monsanto and Pepsico.
Anti-Inflammation Cooking Video
To be healthy, you need to know how to cook! I aim to help you get more comfortable in the kitchen with fresh, healthy dishes that taste great while healing and nourishing your body.
Watch this 4 minute video to learn three potent ingredients to combat the ever-persistent presence of inflammation.
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Are You Getting Enough VARIETY in Your Veggie Choices?
When you visit the produce section, do you tend to grab your usual stand-bys? Maybe a lettuce, a broccoli and a bag of carrots? How often do you venture out of the box, and try a fresh herb or vegetable you've never cooked with before?
In today's article, we'll explore why it's important to find variety in your veggie selection, and how to do it.
Why Fiber is Fabulous for Women's Health
Fiber is a filament substance found in plants that the human body cannot break down. The two types of fiber are soluble fiber and insoluble fiber.
Soluble fiber can dissolve in water and is found mainly in oats, beans, tubers and fruit. Soluble fiber helps to control blood sugar and cholesterol levels.
Soluble fiber can be broken down by bacteria in your gut. For healthy flora in the large