The Wahls Protocol Cooking For Life book review and podcast highlights unique food and well-organized eating plans. Excellent nutrient-dense recipes and lifestyle suggestions support autoimmune or other chronic health issues. This is the third podcast I've done with Dr. Wahls. Find others here and here. Wahls neatly offers 3 levels of the Wahls Diet for every recipe; the (basic) Wahls Diet; Wahls Paleo; and Wahls Paleo Plus (Ketogenic). The ... Keep Reading >
Ketogenic Diets
Wired to Eat Book Review with Robb Wolf
Here's a fun Wired to Eat book review with Robb Wolf and his interview with Beverly Meyer. It's a Primal Diet - Modern Health podcast chat with all the scoop on Robb and his second book. Robb talks about his health history and his time as a Vegan struggling with Ulcerative Colitis. Then his breakthrough by observing how his Mom reacted to Grains, Legumes and Dairy. This led to his first book "The Paleo Solution" in 2010 and a huge ... Keep Reading >
Heal Your Pain Now Book Review and Interview
"Heal Your Pain Now" is a new kind of pain resolution book. Joe Tatta is a Doctor of Physical Therapy with a foundation in the Paleo Diet. He has several chapters on diet, then on movement, managing your mind and how perception affects healing. There are easy recipes and multiple supplement suggestions. Available here on Amazon in paperback, "Heal Your Pain Now" covers the obesity-pain connection, natural anti-inflammatories, ... Keep Reading >
It’s Official! Cholesterol Limit Removed From Government Guidelines
Victory! We finally see the daily cholesterol limit removed from the 2015 Dietary Guidelines! The 2010 Guidelines suggested a maximum of 300 mg. of cholesterol daily from all food sources. That's the amount in 1 egg and 1 cup of chicken a day. Hold the omelette, butter, bacon, cheese, fish and steak.... After years of lobbying by the dairy and beef industries and complementary medicine physicians, the USDA Advisory Report quietly ... Keep Reading >
Intermittent Fasting Pros and Cons For Women
Before listing intermittent fasting pros and cons for women, first realize there is no single definition of Intermittent Fasting. Various (and confusing) versions of IF might include: Don't eat between 7 PM and 7 AM Only eat during a 6 or 8 hour window, such as 12 PM to 7 PM Just skip breakfast Reduce calories by only eating twice daily (calorie restriction) Eat all you want in the hours allotted (no calorie restriction) ... Keep Reading >
Balance Your Microbiome Bacteria with Chris Kelly
Chris Kelly of Nourish Balance Thrive joins me in this Primal Diet - Modern Health podcast on how to balance your Microbiome bacteria. We talk about SIBO testing, Organic Acids urine testing, proper stool testing and how to get good and bad gut bacteria in balance on a Paleo Diet. Chris mentions helpful plant foods that feed the good bacteria, such as dandelion leaves, endive, Jerusalem artichokes, onions, garlic and the cruciferous ... Keep Reading >
50 Ingredients for Low Carb Paleo Smoothies Without Recipes
Low Carb Paleo Smoothies are a great way to help get plenty of cooked, wilted or pureed veggies daily. Mix and match the 50 low carb ingredients below in a Nutri-Bullet, BlendTec or Vita Mix. (A regular blender won't work). HINT: Buy a BlendTec or Vitamix refurbished. 50 Ingredients for Easy Paleo Smoothies with no recipes! Each Smoothie Bowl will be different, depending on what's on hand. Most combinations taste good but you ... Keep Reading >
Secrets of Coconut Oil with Jessica Espinoza
There's dozens of secrets of coconut oil on the show today! A highly digestible fat rich in Lauric Acid, coconut oil is a useful tool for ketogenic diets, whole body energy, pets, infection and body care. In this Primal Diet - Modern Health podcast, Jessica Espinoza of Delicious Obsessions shares her journey with Keto and how her opinions on high fat dieting has changed. Jessica is my authority on all things coconut, with multiple ... Keep Reading >
Pure Indian Foods Ghee: Great Products and an Interesting Interview
Pure Indian Foods ghee is a fifth-generation Indian business, now run in the United States. My interview with owner Sandeep Agarwal talks about this amazing substance, its history, uses, and the different ghee products made by Pure Indian Foods. To listen in, the podcast link is on my iTunes page or there's a player at the bottom of this article. Pure Indian Foods ghee is my favorite ghee, and I order it by the case. It is organic, ... Keep Reading >
“Grain Brain”: Thumbs Up? Book Review and Interview
"Grain Brain" author David Perlmutter is a practicing neurologist, a professor, and a man in a whirlwind of PR. He is committed to the study of Alzheimer's prevention foods such as coconut oil, and the foods such as Gluten, sugar and starches which he feels may lead to Alzheimer's. He is a founding member of the American Board of Integrative and Holistic Medicine so he has a good background in preventative healthcare. His father has ... Keep Reading >
Jimmy Moore’s “Cholesterol Clarity”: Book Review
Let me say right from the start -- this is a great book on a poorly understood topic! If you need clarity on the myths, meds and misunderstandings about this essential nutrient (yes, cholesterol is an essential nutrient), this book is the place to go. Jimmy interviewed 29 health professionals about the lack of knowledge in the medical community on cholesterol, and the push for Statin drugs to lower it. (Statin drugs are the ... Keep Reading >
Dr. Terry Wahls on MS and Diet: PODCAST
I talk today with Dr. Terry Wahls on MS and the possibilities for a cure.Terry Wahls has an inspiring story of reversing her own progressive relapsing MS using a Paleo/Primal Diet. As an MD, she first worked with traditional medicines, but came to believe that increased fats and vegetable and fruit intake was the key. (Real Food - what a concept!) She began researching micronutrients needed by cell mitochondria to help strengthen her ... Keep Reading >