I know what you are thinking. This isn’t the 1990s! Shouldn’t I as a naturopathic doctor telling you all about the virtues of the paleo or keto diet or suggest that you go on a raw vegan juice cleanse to achieve optimal health? Yes I’m an old fashioned traditionalist when it comes to nutrition and hopefully in a good way. In reality diet fads come and go, but the Mediterranean diet has really stood the test of time.

Sunflower seeds can make the perfect substitute if you are allergic to peanuts or avoiding legumes as part of a paleo diet. I hope you enjoy this peanut-free twist on this spicy African dish. Omit the cayenne if you can’t take the heat!

I love RxBars and often recommend them to my naturopathic patients as an on-the-go breakfast or a smart snack. But I thought I could tweak them just a bit to make a good for your skin treat too.

Recently I put myself on my own personal dairy-free challenge. This is far from the first for this naturopath but I think I’m going dairy-free for good! Why am I doing this to myself you might wonder?

Because many of my patients wouldn’t dream of starting day without a warm bowl of oatmeal, I created this recipe which is higher in protein and completely grain-free. It is easy to prepare and is just as tasty as the original.

This noodle soup is high in protein and low in carbs thank to the magic of shirataki noodles. If you are vegan or vegetarian, you can substitute the cod with tofu or leave it out completely for a lighter starter.

A few weeks ago, I met with dentist Dr Nadia Rodriguez, DMD of No Limits Dental at her beautiful office in Midtown Manhattan. During our conversation, we turned to the subject of pharmaceutical drugs and their impact on teeth and general oral health. 

These tasty banana pancakes are perfectly balance for women following a seed cycling protocol to help manage their periods and fertility natural. Don’t worry men you can enjoy them too!

These tasty treats can even fool the pickiest of palates. They are both sugar and grain free so making them legal on most diets.

Buckwheat or sarrazin crepes originated from Bretagne. I enjoyed quite a few this summer when I stayed in Nantes. Paired with the pepperiness of the watercress, this gluten- free dish is simply magnifique!

his shake will power you through the hardest and longest of days.  It is meant to keep your blood sugars in check so you can start the morning strong and it one of the components of my 10 Day Jump Start program. 

Detox Starts Friday November 3, 2017
Via phone and Skype

Has weight loss been something that you've struggled with for years? You've tried every diet but nothing works.  Maybe you have been recently di...

Oh the delightful summer treat, ice cream!  But if you are dairy-free this summer, the ice cream man's jingle might make you sigh the sound of bitter of defeat.   The good news is there are now so man...

Detox with Me: A 10 Day Group Detox
Because you enjoyed the 4th and now it's time to detox!
Detox Starts Friday July 14, 2017
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Serves 4-6

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Serves 4-6
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Serves 4
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