Choline
Plays an essential role in building cell membranes. It also serves as the backbone for a neurotransmitter called acetylcholine, which is …
Plays an essential role in building cell membranes. It also serves as the backbone for a neurotransmitter called acetylcholine, which is …
Genetic testing can give us tremendous insight into our own health and, more importantly, our optimal diet and lifestyle choices given our …
In this episode, Stacy and Sarah tackle hemorrhoids and what to do about them, much to Stacy’s horror! Click here to listen in iTunes …
For those of us on the Autoimmune Protocol, breakfasts can be a little tricky. If you’re used to starting your morning with a …
For decades, we’ve been warned that saturated fat is a dangerous substance capable of raising our cholesterol, clogging our arteries, and …
Osteoporosis affects approximately 10 million Americans over the age of 50, and a further 34 million older Americans have low bone mass …
On this week’s episode, Stacy and Sarah dig into the science behind chlorine exposure and discuss how to mitigate the possible risks …
Finding health via diet and lifestyle changes can make us feel superhuman—but, we’re not (sadly). While we may lose weight, get fit, and …
I love artichoke. As a kid, our standard way of eating it was to boil/steam the whole artichoke until cooked and serve with very garlicky …
Necessary for enzymes that protect the body from and repair damage caused by free radicals. This mineral is important for bone production, …
Find your local farmers market! Arugula, Eruca sativa, is a bitter and spicy leafy green in the same plant family as cabbage and Brussels …
Vitamin K exists in the forms of K1, K2, and K3. It is central to maintaining bone health and critical for making important proteins in the …
Vitamin B9, also called folate or folic acid, is one of those oft-discussed by rarely understood vitamins that I hope to clarify some …
I get a lot of questions from people who are tackling the autoimmune protocol and are frustrated that they aren’t seeing results. …
We call these “Sore Leg Brownies” in my house because I developed them for my oldest daughter when she has having growing pains. She’s not …
You probably know that I’m a huge fan of a vegetable-rich diet (see here and here, just for starters). And I’m a huge fan of …
Supports bone health and is essential for the utilization of vitamin D and calcium in the body. Food sources include nuts, avocados, leafy …
Microwaves are a hot topic in the health community (pun intended!), and the internet is full of claims that they leak radiation, destroy …
Many factors contribute to our modern health problems, including sedentary lifestyles, stress, and insufficient sleep (see The Benefits of …
In the first two parts of this series (here and here), I looked at the (hotly debated!) question of whether humans are innate herbivores, …
One of our staple side dishes is braised leafy greens. This is a simple, quick, versatile and delicious way to prepare greens. You can use …
Radioactive fish, toxic seaweed, contaminated oceans… if you’re worried about radiation from Fukushima invading your food and harming your …
Actually a group of eight fat-soluble antioxidants, the most well-known of which is alpha-tocopherol. All forms of vitamin E help protect …
Is Paleo safe for kids? Absolutely! In fact, children might benefit from Paleo even more than adults because their food habits and …