Ways of Eating: Keto Diet
Last week we discussed the Paleo way of eating. This week I would like to talk a bit about what a Keto diet is. By its definition, a keto diet (short for ketogenic) is any diet that puts your body into a state of ketosis. The dictionary definition of ketosis is: “a metabolic state characterized…
Ways of Eating: Paleo Diet
There are many different ways of eating that people can ascribe to. When I make recommendations I often use the terms Paleo, Low Carb, Keto, Ancestral and / or Whole Food to refer to a specific way of eating. Over the next few weeks I am going to give a brief explanation of each of…
Zucchini Manicotti
This was a great way to get those lovely Italian flavors without the heavy carbs. I served it with Keto French Bread (that I made) that was sliced and toasted into my version of Crostini. The Crostini were perfect for dipping up the extra filling that had oozed out of the roll ups. This would…
Palmini Chicken Pad Thai
Enjoy my version of this classic take out meal. I chose Palmini noodles for their neutral taste and texture, but any spiralized vegetable could be used in its place.
LDL & HDL: What are they?
What is a lipoprotein? The simple definition is that it is a combination of fat and protein: Lipo (fat) + protein = lipoprotein. There are several different types of lipoproteins, but most people are familiar with LDL and HDL. LDL stand for low density lipoprotein and HDL stands for high density lipoprotein. A lipoprotein’s primary…
Cholesterol, Friend or Foe?
What do you think of when you hear the word cholesterol? If you are like most people, you think of heart disease or maybe even a big fat ribeye steak. Would you be surprised to find out that cholesterol is actually a molecule that is required for us to sustain life? Without cholesterol we would…
5 EASY Tips to Improve Digestion
Do you find yourself rushing through your meals? How often is eating done on the run while trying to accomplish all the other items on your to do list? Do you browse through your phone or watch television while you eat? Do you chew twice and swallow? If you answer yes to any of these…
Building a Healthy Immune System w/ Real Foods!
Amazing Bodies Our bodies are amazing. They continually protect us from foreign invaders, pathogens, toxins, bacteria and viruses. Often without us even knowing that it happened. When our immune systems are not functioning as well as they should we may find ourselves getting sick more frequently or being continually fatigued from the work that the…
