Complete Enzymes Support Digestive Health
I’ve been eating The Myers Way® for a long time now. Gluten is nowhere to be found in my home, the Amy Myers MD® office is gluten-free, and my friends and family are all very generous and considerate of my…
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I’ve put together this list of perfect Paleo holiday food swaps so you can feel good, full, and festive, while enjoying this special time with your friends and family.
Must-Try Paleo Holiday Swaps
I’ve put together this list of perfect Paleo holiday food swaps so you can feel good, full, and festive, while enjoying this special time with your friends and family.
How Organic Greens Powder Promotes Your Optimal Health
You can get incredible benefits from a varied diet that includes grass-fed or wild-caught proteins, healthy fats, and a variety of organic fruits and vegetables. In fact, many of your dietary nutrients actually come from those last two items. They’re…
7 Reasons to Avoid Pumpkin Spice Lattes this Fall
Avoid the 7 nasty ingredients in pumpkin spice lattes
Wild-Caught Fish vs Farm-raised Fish: Which Is Best?
Heart-healthy seafood such as salmon, cod, and trout are always great choices, yet they’re particularly appealing in summertime. High-quality fatty fish are an excellent source of many dietary nutrients your body needs to function optimally, including Omega-3 fatty acids, protein,…
3 Reasons to Avoid “Healthy” Protein Desserts
Your body needs protein, yet it often craves sugar. Sometimes simply hearing the word “dessert” is enough to fuel the desire for something sweet. That’s why these new, protein desserts that are high in this essential nutrient seem like such…
Why Fake Meat Is a Problem, Not a Solution
Food that is great-tasting, nutrient-dense, and satisfying is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. Recently, however, new alternatives to animal protein are making a big splash on the market, these include vegetarian and vegan meat substitutes, AKA fake meat. …
Everything You Need to Know About Fats
There’s still a lot of confusion out there about whether fat is friend or foe. For years the food industry pushed low-fat products on us, and many of us believed that a low-fat diet was the path to optimal health. …
Chicken, Beef, or Fish: Which Protein Should You Choose?
There are many ways to get protein in your diet, including from mammals, fish, poultry, and even legumes, vegetables, and some grains. In fact, I always advise getting nutrients from a wide variety of fresh, organic foods. However, as I’ve…
5 Benefits of Intermittent Fasting
Intermittent fasting, an ancient practice, has become a trending topic. I’ll tell you what it is and why it’s so popular. Hint: A number of recent studies show that fasting can have a beneficial effect on weight, glucose regulation, body…
4 Milk Alternatives to Try (and 4 to Avoid)
You probably have fond memories of dipping cookies into a glass of milk, sipping a cup of creamy hot chocolate after sledding, or ending your day with a glass of warm milk before bed. However, those of you who are…
How Collagen Benefits Your Joint and Bone Health
Collagen is advertised as a secret weapon that’s essential for youthful skin, voluminous hair, and strong nails. Yet it’s important for far more than your appearance. Your entire body is held together by this vital protein. It impacts bone and…
5 Healthy Snacks That Really Aren’t (and 5 That Are!)
Snacks. Who doesn’t love them? Healthy snacks can help you stay satisfied until dinner comes around. They keep you nourished before and after your workouts. They are a fun treat to share and can be an easy way to add…
12 Incredible Benefits of Getting More Greens in Your Diet
Leafy greens including kale, spinach, arugula, and chard are the undeniable superstars of the food world. Low in calories, yet high in fiber, vitamins, and phytonutrients, greens are incredible for your health in more ways than you would even suspect….
2 Foods You Should Never Eat and Why
As you know, diet plays a huge role in your health. I’ve seen firsthand, in myself and my patients, the power of food to reverse chronic illness such as autoimmune diseases, including Hashimoto’s, Graves’, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, Sjogren’s, and others….
Why You Should Ditch Fermented Foods if You Have Candida
Many people addressing Candida or yeast overgrowth add fermented foods into their diet as part of their treatment protocol. Their aim is to rebuild their population of probiotics that keep bad bacteria and yeast in check. However, I strongly advocate…
5 Best Foods to Balance Your Hormones Naturally
Are you struggling with thyroid dysfunction, weight issues, chronic fatigue, or mood imbalances? If so, your hormones could be to blame. Hormones are chemical messengers produced by your endocrine glands that control nearly every process in your body, from metabolism…
8 Nutrient Deficiencies Linked to Mood Imbalances
Do you have anxiety, depression, frequent mood swings, or other mood issues? You are not alone. One in five adults deals with mood imbalances. That’s over 40 million people in the U.S. alone! Depression and anxiety are the most common…
What is a Nightshade Sensitivity & What to Do if You Have One
Do you experience bloating, gas, nausea, fatigue, or joint pain after eating tomatoes, potatoes, or peppers? If so, you could have a nightshade sensitivity. If you’ve already ditched gluten and dairy (the two most inflammatory foods) and are still experiencing…
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