Confused about what to eat? You aren’t alone. Half the people in a 2017 -survey- said that conflicting information about what to eat and what to avoid have them second guessing the food choices they make. I have seen this confusion first hand. As a specialist in nutritional medicine, I’ve had patients come to my office sickened after years of eating a diet of the wrong foods; all have been helped after...
Inflammation is an integral part of the immune system's response to injury and infection. It is the body's way of telling the immune system not only to heal and repair damaged tissues but also to defend itself against foreign invaders, such as viruses and bacteria. When this happens, chemicals from the body's white blood cells are released into the blood or affected tissues to protect your body from...
These colorful small bits of fruit pack a BIG source of flavor and nutrition for us. Berries are tiny powerhouses and there are so many different reasons to eat them. The number one reason, which you have probably heard before, is that berries are filled with antioxidants. We need and want antioxidants because they are protectors from disease. They include vitamins A, C, and E. Secondly, the beautiful...