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…
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…
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