Personalized Nutrition Blog

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...

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 stre...

By the time you feel the tickle in your throat, it might already be too late. Once you can sense cold symptoms brewing, that illness is (unfortunately) still going to arrive, hastily gulped orange juice notwithstanding. As much as we...

Fall is a season of change. Fiery growth ignites once-verdant hills, school year bustle re-launches at full speed, crisp breezes sweep away the last of a lazy summer. With the autumnal return to activity, schedules can overflow while...

Keto or gluten-free? Paleo or low-carb? With so much clamor and contradiction about nutrition, it can be difficult to know what is truly best for your body. Below, find seven common dieting mistakes — and how to correct them. 1. Not pers...

Many traditional caffeinated teas are derived from the Camellia sinensis plant, an evergreen bush indigenous to both China and India. However, the way leaves are handled after they are picked drastically changes the impact they have on your hea...