New research shows that an “alarmingly low” number of American adults are achieving optimal metabolic health. Just 1 in 8 adults in the United States have optimal metabolic health. Metabolic health is having ideal levels of blood sugar, triglycerides, high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, blood pressure, and waist circumference, without using medications. Waist circumference can be […]
Turkey While it’s best to get your turkey from a local farmer who can tell you exactly what the Turkey has been fed, sometimes that just isn’t feasible. Here are some brands that tout Gluten Free Turkeys: Jennie -O, Norbest & Perdue Stuffing Gluten free stuffing can be easily made with GF bread. Here […]
Does your digestion slow you down or cause discomfort? There are many lifestyle and diet changes you can try that may help improve your digestive health. Healthy Habits To avoid or lessen digestion challenges, Dr. Hall suggests creating healthy habits and making better nutrition choices. Here are some quick tips to try: Eat smaller meals […]
2018 Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce EWG (Environmental Working Group) released its 2018 Dirty Dozen guide. They report that 70% of non organic produce test positive for at least 1 pesticide. The USDA found a total of 178 different pesticides and pesticide breakdown products on the thousands of produce samples it analyzed. The pesticides […]
Your brain is the most precious organ in your body. Even when other vital organs keep working, without brain wave activity, the body is an empty vessel. Modern science understands more about the brain than ever before. For instance, we now know that the brain is plastic— meaning that it can change itself, and does […]