Tag: digestion

Video Summary Today I’m going to reveal 5 specific reasons you should start your day with warm lemon water. Plus, ONE thing you can add to the water, which will dramatically improve your immune system, reduce stress, improve gut health, and lower your appetite – especially for sugars. 5 Reasons To Have Warm Lemon Water […]

It’s been estimated that over 2 billion people are deficient in zinc. That’s about a third of the population. Mind you, this means deficiency, not even having optimal levels. Zinc also happens to be the second most abundant trace mineral in your body and is present in every cell. Zinc is necessary for the activity […]

  Today I want to discuss Chia seeds. It’s one of those “health foods” that is misunderstood. Chia seeds are tiny black seeds from the plant Salvia hispanica, which is related to mint. Chia seeds were an important food for the Aztecs and Mayans for thousands of years. They utilized them for their ability to […]

I was asked the other day, “is broccoli good for you? I know it’s a vegetable, but I’ve heard not all vegetables are healthy for you – let me know doc?” Good question and you’re right – not all vegetables are good for you or good for SOME people. For example, nightshade vegetables – such […]

Growing up, my mom would put Okra in a lot of the foods and stews she made. The truth is, I never liked the taste. But, she would say, “it’s good for you, eat it”. Of course, that’s what moms always say. When I asked her “why is it good for me?” … she wouldn’t […]

Over the past few months, I’ve gotten lots of questions about a vegetarian or vegan diet. Are they healthier than meat-eaters (carnivores)? Are they lacking in nutrients, since they don’t eat animal products? What are the benefits? What are typical mistakes? How does it affect exercise performance, muscle size, and strength? Does it prevent health […]

Most topics on weight loss talk about the best foods to eat or avoid… or how many calories to eat and so forth. But rarely does anyone discuss one of the most important aspects of weight loss and that’s HOW you eat your food. Let me ask you something, the last time you ate anything, […]