Weight gain stems from gluten, sugar, processed foods, toxins, soy, poor sleep and stress. Reduce inflammation, balance hormones and insulin, and choose whole foods for sustainable fat loss!! Here is a list of the obvious and not-so-obvious foods and lifestyle habits that can pack on the pounds. Let’s break it down. 1. Gluten. I write […]
Evidence based review of nutrition myths on saturated fat, red meat, eggs, grains, and soy. Emphasizes whole foods, anti inflammatory diet patterns, and personalized metabolic health. One of the most challenging (and fun) aspects of my job is dispelling all the nonsense we’ve been fed about nutrition over the years. Most of my new clients […]
Vegetarians should avoid processed soy and refined grains, prioritize healthy fats, soak or sprout legumes, and monitor hormones and digestion to prevent nutrient deficiencies and metabolic imbalance. I have a lot of vegetarian clients. Many of them are operating on a diet high in soy or fake meat products and grains, which contributes to the […]
Excess processed soy may disrupt thyroid and hormone balance due to isoflavones and anti nutrients. Choose small amounts of fermented soy like miso or tempeh and avoid soy milk and isolates. I was a hippie in college and very proud of my vegetarian diet. I started shunning animal products at age 15, and after living […]