It’s dinner time. Parental tension rises. “Are we going to have our nightly battle with Jeffrey and food again? Maybe this time he will eat something other than chicken nuggets and macaroni.” Jeffrey demands his “usual” and the battle is on. Mom cajoles and bribes him to eat something else to no avail. She feels […]
Servings: 4 INGREDIENTS ½ cup (3 oz.) hazelnuts (walnuts or almonds can be used) 1 Tablespoon Sherry vinegar 1 ½ teaspoons fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon minced shallot 1 teaspoon sugar 2 Tablespoons canola oil 2 teaspoons hazelnut oil ¾ lb (9 cups) arugula, tough stems discarded 2 cups of small cubed watermelon ½ cup […]
Watermelon harvests peak in the month of July in the US and therefore it is known as National Watermelon Month. (I bet you didn’t know that!) Watermelon is thought to have originated in Egypt 5,000 years ago where it was depicted in hieroglyphics. This sweet treat is now the most-consumed melon in the U.S. and […]
What are the Ford’s having for dinner tonight? I simply can’t say enough about cabbage—it has detoxifying effects it on the liver and is chocked full of weight loss enhancing nutrients. This recipe is so easy and tastes amazing! Cabbage Steaks INGREDIENTS 1 cabbage 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar Garlic powder (optional) […]
Protein powder supplements are everywhere, and choosing a high quality one that is beneficial to your body can be confusing and mind boggling. They are vastly different because of the sources of ingredients as well as manufacturers’ practices. I personally love protein smoothies and shakes (I’m drinking one as I write) and I consume at […]
Last month we highlighted the importance of Vitamin D. Here is a recipe that is rich in this important nutrient. Baked “Good for the Soul” Sole The place to get vitamin D is from the sun, but there are a few food choices that are high in D. This dish has a good amount of […]
Nearly 20% of American adults suffer needlessly for years, even decades, with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). It might be due to little or poor treatment, or misunderstanding of the condition or treatment necessary for healing. Some medical practitioners advise patients to just eat more fiber, take antidepressants or anti-spasm drugs. Some even go so far […]
What are the Ford’s having for dinner tonight? This is a recipe that I developed and to be honest, we are having this tonight because I’ve been with patients all day and I forgot to get something else out of the freezer. The directions say to chill and that is best, but sometimes I cheat […]
What if I told you there is an amazing, magical substance that decreases blood pressure, lowers triglycerides, reduces the risk of heart disease, decreases blood sugar levels, alleviates mood disorders and depression, fights wrinkles and skin problems, reduces inflammation in the body (oftentimes the precursor to disease), and helps relieve arthritis? Would you say it […]
And the winner of the Nutritional Nutrient Academy Award this year is…drumroll…Vitamin D. Yet nearly 80% of my patients are living with suboptimal or deficient levels of vitamin D. This same crisis is plaguing the entire country. For many years D has played a supporting role to Calcium’s leading actor status in the body. This […]
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