Paleo: Past, Present, & Pitfalls
Low-carb diets like the paleo, Atkins, and ketogenic programs are all the rage. How did they come to be so popular? And are they sustainable in the long run? This is Part I of III in my [...]
By EricaZelfand
In Environmental Health, Holidays, Immune Support, Inflammation, Mental & Emotional Health, Nutrition, Recipe, Recipes, Vitamins, Weight
Posted Detox without Gimmicks, Pills, or Potions
“Detox” is one of those edgy yet deceptively vague terms used to market anything from supplements to fragrances to yoni steam baths. (Yes, that really is a thing.) But do you really need to drop [...]
Is Gluten Free Making You Fat?
Some people gain weight after switching to a gluten free diet. Here’s why. The sale of GF (gluten-free) foods grossed more than $2.6 billion by the end of 2010, and they’re expected to exceed [...]
What’s in Dr. Z’s Snack Drawer?
When you transition to a health-conscious diet, it’s easy to focus on the foods to avoid, making it hard to know what the heck is left to eat! . If you’re ready to ditch the “health” bars that [...]
Obstacles to Weight Loss
When Obesity isn’t a Choice, and Kale and Crossfit aren’t Enough It’s no secret that Americans are big. We’re the fattest people in the world. …And it’s a legitimate health issue. Obesity is, in [...]
By EricaZelfand
In Allergies, Autoimmune Disease, Digestion, Food Intolerances, Gluten Free, Inflammation, Nursing, Nutrition, Weight
Posted The Elimination & Challenge Diet
This is the gold standard for determining your food intolerances. When the gut is inflamed and irritated, it can begin reacting to foods that might otherwise not bother it. The elimination and [...]
