Natural treatments for PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) can be very effective, and among them is eating the right diet for this condition. Let's work out what the best diet for PCOS looks like (and why) - including some strategies that may surprise you. What is PCOS? PCOS is the most common hormonal disorder affecting as many as 1 in 10 women of childbearing age in the U.S., and it is the largest known cause of female … [Read more...] about The Best Diet for PCOS – 6 Strategies That May Surprise You
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Easy Chicken Liver Pate
Looking for another way to love liver? Though pâté is widely known as a French delicacy, many cultures have their own version. I was first introduced to chicken liver pate in Italy. While this may sound fancy and romantic, it actually became my fast food while traveling. Okay. It’s Italy. It was still wildly romantic! I did not grow up eating liver, and so I've never felt fond cravings for it. However, when in the form … [Read more...] about Easy Chicken Liver Pate
Dispelling The Alkaline Diet Myth
Health food junkies, hold onto your hats: the alkaline diet myth is about to be revealed. Have you heard about the benefits of eating an alkaline diet? Perhaps (like me) you've even tried out this way of eating in search of better health? Many alternative health professionals assert that we can influence the pH balance in our bodies (acidic vs. alkaline) by eating a mostly vegetarian diet without sugar and refined … [Read more...] about Dispelling The Alkaline Diet Myth
Spaghetti Squash Bolognese (With Liver)
As a kid, I loved spaghetti sandwiches made with jarred sauce and pasta on white "Italian" bread. In high school I probably wolfed them down for dinner five nights out of seven when I'd get home after hours of swim team practice. These days I love to eat spaghetti squash bolognese on true traditional sourdough toast smeared with melting grass-fed butter. And you'd never even know that nutrient-dense grass-fed liver is … [Read more...] about Spaghetti Squash Bolognese (With Liver)
Is High Cholesterol in Women a GOOD Thing?
Just about anyone these days will tell you that high cholesterol builds up plaque in arteries which leads to heart disease. The mainstream media perpetuates this by advertising 'heart-healthy' low-fat foods and drugs to reduce cholesterol. Doctors prescribe these drugs, known as statins, and millions of people take them. And they all live happily ever after, right? Wrong. Recent studies show that having higher cholesterol … [Read more...] about Is High Cholesterol in Women a GOOD Thing?
12 Ways to Get Picky Eaters to Love Probiotic Foods
If we seem a bit obsessed about probiotics and healthy gut flora around here, it's probably true. In this post, Naomi shares her top tips for getting picky eaters to love probiotic foods. ~Emily New studies seem to pop up constantly demonstrating yet another way in which probiotics are vital to our health, from gut health to mental issues to the immune system. While supplements contain targeted types of bacteria, they can … [Read more...] about 12 Ways to Get Picky Eaters to Love Probiotic Foods
Am I Green Enough? Confessions Of A Modern Eco-Conscious Girl
Eco-conscious living isn't just for tie-dye wearing, patchouli-burning, vegan-eating hippies. These days, "green living" has gone mainstream trendy. While the upscale eco-friendly folks and the dirt-loving tree huggers all have some smart ideas, I find the real life practice of green living to be sometimes easy, sometimes challenging, and sometimes down-right confusing. Is recycling actually good for the … [Read more...] about Am I Green Enough? Confessions Of A Modern Eco-Conscious Girl
Why I Don’t Give My Kids Multivitamins
At least once a week, someone asks me what kids' multivitamins I recommend. The short answer: none. I don't give my kids multivitamins, and I don't recommend them for my patients' kids. Before you assume that I think kids should be eating big plates of steamed greens at every meal, take a peek at the pics below of my kids indulging in a cupcake with green frosting and the remains of homemade marshmallows. I've got more … [Read more...] about Why I Don’t Give My Kids Multivitamins
Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies, Real Food Style
Yesterday was my son's fifth birthday, and I found myself a bit unprepared. We had celebrated a week early with a big Star Wars party for 24 small children and their accompanying adults. In addition to cleaning and decorating, I made a homemade coconut flour cake with honey butter cream frosting and some scrumptious but nutritious snacks like bacon wrapped dates, squash soup, wilted kale in butter, grass fed beef hot dogs … [Read more...] about Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies, Real Food Style
My Family Ate 40 Pounds of Butter in 3 Months
In mid-December a 40 pound block of butter was delivered to my home on the back of a motorcycle driven by a soft-spoken, burly man named Ren. This butter was no grocery store butter. It came from Petaluma Creamery and Spring Hill Jersey Cheese in Northern California where the cream is carefully crafted into cultured butter, made exclusively from Jersey cows raised on grassy pastures. Now most folks can admit that butter … [Read more...] about My Family Ate 40 Pounds of Butter in 3 Months
Are Green Smoothies Good For YOU?
When I opened Facebook this morning, I saw this question from Kayla: I recently read on a comment you are not a huge fan of green smoothies. Can you please elaborate why? Why yes, and thanks, Kayla, for the inspiration for this blog post! Green smoothies are having a hey day with all sorts of healthy conscious folks hailing their virtues, but are green smoothies good for you really? Let's find out... What's all the hype … [Read more...] about Are Green Smoothies Good For YOU?
How To Be A Rock Star In The Kitchen
Think preparing traditional, nutrient dense food takes too much effort? People always ask me, "How do you have the time and energy to cook all this food, raise two kids and work?" Easy! When it comes to spending time in the kitchen, I'm mostly lazy and definitely too busy to spend long hours slaving over the stove. On the average day, I cook breakfast (15 minutes), grab a quick lunch (2-15 minutes), and throw together a … [Read more...] about How To Be A Rock Star In The Kitchen