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My Skin, Health & Energy Improved Once I Finally Quit This Diet
I'm not here to convince you to eat one way or another. But during my 10 years following a vegan diet, I realized that even though I was eating...
How I Help Vegans & Vegetarians Optimize Their Diets
A plant-based diet provides numerous benefits. They're typically lower in damaging fats but higher in fiber and other nutrients, which may explain why...
What I Tell My Patients To Eat For Clear, Glowing Skin: A Hormone Expert Shares
In functional medicine, we apply the “food first” philosophy—that means changing what you’re eating before jumping to a pill, even a supplement.
What I Wish Everyone Knew About Whole Grains (Before Going Gluten-Free)
I often tell my patients who haven't been diagnosed with celiac or another gluten intolerance to fully consider the decision before tossing out whole...
What Eating On An Elimination Diet Actually Looks Like
One of the biggest misconceptions of the elimination diet is that you have to trade taste for nutrition. The truth is you can both—and you don't have...
7 Sneaky Foods That Could Be Causing Your Digestive Issues
As a functional medicine practitioner, I see that GI issues are some of the most common problems people face. Here are the foods that might be to...
9 Nutrients You Need For Great Sleep + How To Get More Of 'Em
There are many factors that can influence a great night's sleep—but one of the most important is eating right. Here's what research shows about the...
15 Hormone-Healthy Foods I Always Keep In My Fridge
I subscribe to one specific way of eating, and I wholeheartedly believe it’s a universal way to help address the full spectrum of hormonal chaos. To...
The 4 Food Rules I Give My Patients For Healthy Weight Loss
A sustainable weight-loss plan has to acknowledge that one size does not fit all. That's why I recommend these effective nutrition rules, which can...
5 Foods To Eat To Boost Your Fertility
Digestion and nutrition play a key role in just about every aspect of our health — including fertility. Dr. Jamie Grifo of the NYU Fertility Center...
Why You Need To Stop Throwing Away Avocado Pits
Did you know that 70 percent of an avocado's antioxidants are found in its seed? Here is exactly why and how to utilize the avocado's most important...
5 Foods That May Help Manage Endometriosis
Lena Dunham recently opened up about how food helps her feel great while living with this chronic condition. Robyn Srigley, a health coach and...
What I Wish Everyone Knew About Eating Fats: A Doctor Explains
The right fats can help you become lean, healthy, and vibrant. In fact, according to Dr. Mark Hyman, eating more of the right fats can lead to a...
6 Foods That Boost Men's Sexual Health (According To Science)
In a new study, researchers discovered that men who ate more of these key fruits had a lower risk of erectile dysfunction.
6 Foods I Recommend Eating Every Day For A Long Life: A Doctor Explains
Eating practically nothing but potatoes would, by definition, be a whole-food, plant-based diet—but not a very healthy one. All plant foods are not...
5 Ways I Build Strong Bones Without Dairy
You can get all of the calcium your body needs without ever touching a glass of cow’s milk.
9 Spices & Herbs Everyone Should Eat For Optimal Health: A Doctor Explains
In our new book, Smart Fat, we share some of our favorite flavors, which we encourage you to use liberally to enliven your meals.
A 5-Minute Recipe To Take Your Avocado Toast To The Next Level
As the chef and owner of Tertulia, located in New York City, I am constantly reinventing Spanish cuisine in an inventive and approachable way. Today,...
The One Food I Recommend If You'd Like To Lose Weight (But Not Spend A Ton Of Money)
How beans can help you achieve your weight loss goals.
5 Healthy Foods That Are Even More Nutritious When Paired Together
Dr. Gary Kaplan is a leader in the field of integrative medicine, which combines the best elements of Western medicine and alternative treatments....