Factors that Affect Thyroid Function
What are root causes of hypothyroidism and thyroid dysfunction? Hypothyroidism affects one in five women and one and 10 men. The most common form of hypothyroidism is autoimmune driven Hashimoto’s…
Breaking Down the Best Fats & Oils to Cook With
When it comes to cooking with fats, it’s important to consider the level of saturation, the smoke point, and how processed it is. In general, saturated fats (coconut/ghee), are better to cook with…
Benefits of Bone Broth and Collagen
Collagen is all the rage these days. Whether it’s for skin health, strong hair and nails, or supporting gut health, everyone is taking collagen. Collagen is our primary structural protein derived…
My Food Guidelines I live By
The food we eat creates the foundation for life. With so much confusion surrounding food, I felt obliged to come up with a generalized set of rules that I believe can be applied to anyone. I’m not…
Essential Fatty Acids – Breaking Down Omega-3 & Omega-6 Fats
Omega-3s and omega-6s are essential polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAS) which means we must obtain them from the diet. Most consume high amounts of omega-6 FAs from vegetable oils found in processed…