One of the most important things you can do to improve your health is to eat a plant-rich diet. Plant rich means that the majority of your diet consists of plant foods while at the same time adding an adequate amount of quality protein and healthy fats (avocados, coconut, and nuts). Plant foods are absolutely … Continue Reading
With all the craze about the ketogenic diet, it would behoove one to know if they are a candidate for this type of diet. First for those not familiar with the ketogenic diet here is a short summary: The ketogenic diet is a high-fat, adequate-protein, low-carbohydrate diet that in medicine is used mainly to treat hard-to-control … Continue Reading
The acronym SMASH stands for salmon, mackerel, anchovies, sardines, and herring. These are the fish that are safest and healthiest to eat. They are nutrient-rich, high in omega-3s, and are low in mercury. SMASH fish are all small fish because the larger the fish and the longer its lifespan, the higher its mercury content. Mercury, in excess, can … Continue Reading
As we face the crisis of Covid we all need to consider ways to boost and strengthen our immune systems. One important nutrient to add to our immune fighting arsenal is zinc. According to a study done in Spain at the European coronavirus conference, researchers found that hospitalized COVID-19 patients with low blood levels of zinc … Continue Reading