Fish oil vs Cod Liver Oil: What’s the difference?
These do NOT share the same nutritional value. Fish oil comes from the body (i.e. meat) of fish. This is…
GERD: Are PPIs the Best Option?
Lately, I’ve had a lot of clients coming to see me after a diagnosis of GERD by their family doctor…
Should You Take Expired Supplements?
That’s a question I often get regarding supplements. The answer is, it depends. In some cases, the product is unsafe…
Have You Tried These Non-Dairy Pro-biotic Foods?
Living life dairy-free or sugar-free? Yes, you can enjoy the health benefits of yogurt without actually eating it. When popular…
5 Things to Never Buy from a Bulk Bin
Sure, shopping in bulk is usually a more cost-effective way to buy staples. There are two potential problems with bulk…
How to Replace 3 Unhealthy Breakfast Foods
Sugar suppresses immunity, with no exception. I don’t know anyone who wouldn’t want better immunity against pathogens and cancer cells,…
Glutinous Rice, Corn Gluten, Buckwheat. Can You Eat Them?
As a clinical nutritionist, I’ve seen a lot of confusion about what’s gluten-free and what isn’t. If you are new…
Break the Vicious Cycle of Diverticulitis
You’ve just had your first colonoscopy. The doc says there are no polyps, but you’ll need to avoid nuts and…
Why the Cookie-Cutter Approach Doesn’t Fix Your IBS
The term “IBS” does a disservice to those who are labeled with it by their doctors. Irritable Bowel Syndrome is…
5 Things You Need to Know About the Ketogenic Diet
The ketogenic diet is a way of obtaining the majority of your calories from fats and oils instead of carbohydrates.…