Personalized Nutrition Blog

For centuries, we have turned to nature to remedy a variety of ailments. From tea tree oil to echinacea, many over-the-counter supplements derived from plants have become common household names. But some plant-derived “medicines” you may be les...

It’s been quite the year for all of us. I believe that not a single one of us has been untouched by 2020, whether it was through the threat of the virus or an experience with it, a personal illness or that of a close family member/friend, the im...

This holiday season, paying attention to our health is more important than ever. Even though we might not be able to spend the holidays physically with our loved ones, we can show our love by sending thoughtful gifts. We put together a G...

Vitamin B12 is an essential vitamin that your body needs to thrive but is unable to produce on its own. It is found naturally in animal products, such as meat, fish and dairy, and is also readily available in supplement form.This important vitam...

The number of protein powders on the market is vast. A quick web search or a stroll down the aisle of any health food store will affirm. And it’s clear by a quick a glance at the list of ingredients that not all protein powders are the...

When you think of vitamin D, you probably think about sunny days. It makes sense since our bodies create vitamin D when our skin is exposed to sunlight. The “sunshine vitamin” is well known for helping the body absorb calcium and build strong,...

The human heart is a remarkable organ. Every 24 hours, it beats over 100,000 times and pumps about 2,000 gallons of blood. That’s enough to fill an oil tanker! It’s also amazingly resilient. Biologist Alexis Carrel, winner of the 1912 Nobel Pri...

When  Eat Right 4 Your Type was first published more than two decades ago, it began with a simple premise: Blood type is the way to explain the many paradoxes in dietary studies and disease survival. The Blood Type Diet has become a...

With summer in full swing, many of us are looking for ways to lose weight or maintain a healthy one. If you’re a veteran of the “diet wars,” you already know that many diet plans work well in the short term, but then ultimately fail. Not to men...

The current health crisis has had far-reaching effects on our daily lives. Not only has our physical and financial health been affected, but our emotional and mental health as well. In fact, according to Healthline, “Americans are reportin...

As the nation begins to re-emerge from stay-at-home orders implemented to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus, many of us are experiencing mixed emotions. On one hand there is joy in re-connection and comfort in familiar routines, but...

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?Do antihistamines help allergies? Studies have shown that while...