A Handful of Nuts “Keeps the Doctor Away”
A recent analysis of current research demonstrated that people who eat at least 20g of nuts a day have a lower risk of heart disease, cancer and other diseases. Twenty grams is about a handful. The research team, from the Imperial College London and the Norwegian University of Science and Technology analysed 29 published studies […]
Why Does My Cat Vomit? A Holistic Perspective
Dr. Angie Krause, DVM, CVA, CCRT Is your cat a puker? If your cat never vomits, consider yourself lucky! Some veterinarians would say that it is normal for cats to vomit. As a profession, we now know that we have confused common withnormal. Cats vomit commonly. It’s not normal. Now, if you have a cat that vomits frequently make […]
Some Plant-Based Alternative Protein Options
(NaturalPath) According to an article published in Food Technology, there are three lesser-known alternative protein sources that aren’t tofu, tempeh and seitan. These are algae-derived proteins, super seaweeds and duckweed. Algae are nutrient dense with varying amounts of vitamins A, C, E, folate, calcium, iodine, iron, omega-3 fatty acids, carbohydrates, protein and a variety of other […]
Green Vanilla Bean Smoothie
Publisher Razi Berry Green smoothies all look the same after a while, but they don’t have to all taste the same. I started drinking smoothies regularly after I started lifting weights. Now that I’m in my 40s, I know it’s a critical window to build strength and bone density to stay youthful. Squats and deadlifts […]
5 Ways to Detox Every Day
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 […]
Important Nutrients for a Vegan Pregnancy
Dr. Tanya Lee, H.BSc, ND There are a number of people who wish to sustain their vegan lifestyle during their pregnancy and consult a naturopath on how to keep with this lifestyle without harm to the growing baby. While I always recommend and educate my patients on the benefits of consuming small amounts meat in […]
Pump It Up—Burgers at Bedtime?
Dr. Richard Maurer, ND @DrRichardMaurer Does pounding protein at bedtime help build muscle? In this study of 44 young, recreationally active men, aged 21-23, muscle mass and power improved with a protein drink before bedtime compared to a placebo group. Done! If you want more strength and a more muscular body drink that 27-gram protein […]
Three Nutrition Mistakes and Your Child Athlete
Dr. Richard Maurer, ND @DrRichardMaurer Nutritional needs vary little for kids and adults—therefore what works for one, works for the other. But what if it’s not working for the adults. Like the famous Hippocratic adage—Physician heal thyself, we adults could benefit from a review of the dietary needs for our optimal weight, performance and activity. […]
The Inside Scoop on Calories and Weight Loss
Dr. Pamela Frank, BSc (Hons), ND For weight loss, patients often ask how many calories they should eat and what percentage of those calories should be composed of fat, protein and carbohydrate. That depends on a number of factors: type and level of physical activity, gender, age, body composition, how much weight you want or […]