Dr. Sarah Cimperman, ND @drcimperman Pregnancy is a life-changing experience. Like any big event, thoughtful preparation can ease the transition and improve the outcome. Give yourself the best chance for a happy pregnancy and a healthy baby by taking time now to optimize your fertility and do some advanced planning. These seven steps will help […]
Dr. Sarah Cimperman, ND @drcimperman Vegan, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Vietnamese-style summer rolls are light and refreshing. They’re also extremely versatile because you can add any fillings you like. This is a vegan version made with mango, mint, cilantro, red bell pepper, cucumber, and tempeh sautéed in coconut oil. Delicious and nutritious, these summer rolls contain everything
Dr. Sarah Cimperman, ND @DrCimperman We should always eat healthy, but it’s particularly important during pregnancy. After all, the building blocks needed to create a baby comes from what a pregnant woman eats. These six guidelines are a good place to start. #1 | Eat when you’re hungry. Weight gain is a natural part of
Dr. Sarah Cimperman, ND Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Dairy-Free, Vegan Variation This recipe has everything a healthy meal should contain: vegetables, protein, and healthy fat. It’s my version of the Vietnamese favorite called pho (pronounced “fuh”). Traditionally, it’s made by layering toppings on a bed of rice noodles bathed in a fragrant broth. I wanted to make
Dr. Sarah Cimperman, ND @DrCimperman Skin is the body’s largest organ and it’s our first line of defense against foreign invaders like microbes and environmental toxins. More than any other part of the body, this protective outer layer is exposed to damaging environmental conditions like the winter weather that leaves skin dull and dry. Fortunately,
Dr. Sarah Cimperman, ND @drcimperman As our awareness of environmental toxins and their impact on our health continues to grow, detox products and protocols are becoming increasingly popular, from fasting and raw food diets to foot baths and body wraps. These things may be good for us—or not—and they may help minimize our exposure to
Dr. Sarah Cimperman, ND @drcimperman Research studies show that love plays an important role in cardiovascular health.1 This Valentine’s Day, forget the candy and celebrate with some heart-healthy activities instead. Whether you’re planning a romantic evening, a night out with friends, or time with the family, here are six ways to connect with loved ones
Dr. Sarah Cimperman, ND @drcimperman Now that the holidays are over and the New Year is upon us, detox is a popular topic. Comprehensive detoxification protocols, like the one I wrote about in my book, The Prediabetes Detox , can be an effective way to maintain good health, improve poor health, prevent disease, renew vitality, and
Dr. Sarah Cimperman, ND Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free Chicken soup is a traditional remedy for colds and flu. While scientists may not be able to identify the exact compounds responsible, studies do show that chicken soup has a measurable effect on the immune system. One study found that chicken soup changed the activity of white blood
Dr. Sarah Cimperman, ND @DrCimperman As we settle into autumn and anticipate winter, we tend to spend more of our active time indoors. We go to the gym instead of the park. We take a spinning class instead of a long bike ride. We climb a machine instead of a mountain. Instead of walking on
