Ok, this is a made-up headline, but it’s basically the way the medical/scientific world works. In fact, I don’t think I’ve ever read a study that did not end with some version of the statement: but more research is needed. I especially thought of this with a recent article about …
Here we are, part 3 in our series on “Our Food Philosophy.” We’ve covered the importance of having a thankful attitude, no matter what you’re eating. Next, we looked at having color and diversity in the diet to ensure a broad range of nutrients. Today, we’re going to end with …
I began this series by emphasizing the single most important factor in our relationship with food: being thankful. Sometimes it may feel ritualistic and silly to pray over your food, but I think it is a good and wise habit. Giving thanks is not a bad thing to habitually do. …
Over the previous few posts, we’ve looked at the Beverage Guidelines for Children and addressed some questions about milk. You may have noticed that I have intentionally not been explicit or dogmatic about my opinions. This might disappoint some, but with controversial issues, I think it is wise to hold …
Yesterday, I wrote about what kids these days are drinking. The primary aim of the article was to address the sugar consumption. The feedback was great! I’m so glad that the awareness is increasing and that so many parents are paying attention. As I wrote the article, however, I knew …
Sometimes when I sit in a restaurant and look around, I get pretty discouraged by what I see kids drinking. I really don’t want to be judgmental, but if you read my post on diabetes, you know that I get pretty fired up about the damage that sugar does to …
Do you remember this notorious pyramid? I remember learning about it in school. Turns out, it wasn’t a great idea. Building a diet upon a foundation of carbs and starches seems to have led us exactly down the road we were trying to avoid. More diabetes and heart disease than …
Ok, that’s a bold title, I know. But I hate diabetes. I really hate it. I hate it for many reasons. I hate it for what it does to people. It damages your eyes, blood vessels, nerves, kidneys, brain, heart, bones, immune system, joints, … really, everything. I hate it …
I’ve been seeing a lot of articles lately on the microbiome. It’s funny because functional docs have been recommending gut therapies aimed at the microbiome for decades! Anyway, an article entitled “Anxiety might be alleviated by regulating gut bacteria” looked at studies that addressed psychiatric issues with gut microbiome regulation. …
Here’s an interesting article. Researchers have discovered something interesting about how the digestive health of mice affects how they age. In effect, older mice tend to have a less robust microbiome in their GI tracts. This has been proposed as a possible reason for weaker immune function in later life. …