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.

You can’t escape it! Everywhere you go lately, you are bombarded with ads and products for the ketogenic diet aka Keto. There is a large body of evidence supporting the use of the keto diet for diabetes, migraines, seizures, and cancer.

This Tuesday I had the honor of being invited by Dr. David Kulak, M.D., the director of the Gamete Donation Program and the Reproductive Technology program at Genesis Fertility to present on nutrition and fertility to the rest of his medical team. Here are a few highlights from my talk.

For many years Japan has surpassed the rest of the world in life expectancy with the average person living to be 83.7 years. Unfortunately, with a life expectancy of 79.3, the US has fallen quite behi...

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Move over blueberry pie! We have created an even better end of summer dessert.  Besides being delicious, both the antioxidants in blueberries and the omega-3 fatty acids in walnuts help to sup...

Finding the perfect gift for everyone on your list can be stressful especially for those that seem to have everything. This year why not have bit of fun by making your own gifts. Here are some of my h...

You are born with only two of them. Yes, in these modern times it is possible to buy new ones.  However knee replacement doesn't come without its costs. Besides the estimated $45,000-$60,000 for the p...

It is estimated that 75% of chronic diseases are related to diet. So rather than searching for a miracle herb or nutrient, perhaps we need to change what is on our plate.  Below are just of a few cond...

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This simple dish is great when you need a macro fix.

1 cup Millet 1 lb kabocha squash (can substitute butternut or pumpkin)
1 lb cod fillets 4 scallions, chopped
2 tbsp miso paste
1⁄2 lemon, ju...

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This hearty dish gets it's name from it's deep dark red color. For a gluten free option, substitute brown rice or quinoa for bulgur wheat.

• 1 bunch of beets, peeled and chopped
• 1⁄4 cup walnut...