Personalized Nutrition Blog

Many of us are aware of the concept of a ‘meme,’ an idea that spreads from person to person within a culture as some sort of phenomenon. Memes are sticky, like that song you can’t get out of your head no matter how hard you try. ‘Detoxificati...

Spring is here! Got allergies? You’re not alone.This year, instead of simply treating your symptoms, why not use personalized nutrition strategies to boost your immune system? Studies have shown that while antihistamines can relieve discomfort associ...

Photo by Myrna WeinreichReflections from Dr. D’Adamo on five decades of shape-shifting nutritional guidelinesThe Dunning-Kruger effect is a type of cognitive bias in which people believe that they are smarter and more capable than they really are. In...

A dietary buzzword for sure, but how well do we really understand the concept of superfoods? Forcing yourself to eat kale all day may be well intentioned, but changing your diet without regard for your specific body chemistry can be a shot in the dar...

From my very first book,  Eat Right for Your Type, I’ve written about the mysterious connection between the ABO blood types and the makeup of the microbial world inside our bodies, also known as the ‘microbiome.’ As evidence increasi...

As I write this, my immediate surroundings appear exclusively populated with a bevy of sneezing, throat clearing, nose blowing and coughing troglodytes that in earlier times I was once able to recognize as friends, students and colleagues. Ye...

Automobiles burn gasoline for energy. Humans burn sugars. And if you’ve ever driven a car, you know safe driving requires checking a few key instruments, main among them, your fuel gauge and speedometer. Ignoring information from either displ...

Temperatures are taking a nosedive, but that doesn't mean your workout routine has to. With a little motivation and the right winter gear, you can keep your exercise regimen running strong through even the coldest temperatures. And, if you prefer to...

You've been eating right for your type, and you're actively working towards your health goals. You've lost weight, have more energy and your skin has cleared up. Nevertheless, here come the holidays. Although it's an exciting time to celebr...

“The flu” is a virus that is often misunderstood and misdiagnosed. People mistakenly label influenza, a variable infection, as everything from a stomach bug to the common cold. The most common forms of influenza are the A (both strains H1N1...

It is well-known that eating greens can provide a plethora of health benefits. Not only do they contain very little carbohydrates, sodium or cholesterol, but they are high in fiber, iron, magnesium, potassium, calcium and various vitamins. Accordi...

Whether it stems from an argument, a bad day at work, or being stuck in traffic, we all know what stress feels like. Though the experience is all too familiar, do you know what is actually happening in your body during these moments of stress?...