By Joanne Aponte, ND on October 9, 2019
I recommend a gluten free diet to many of my patients, and many thrive on it. Gluten is a very common gut irritant and trigger of inflammation in the body. I’ve seen it contribute to a variety of health issues. But when going gluten… Read More
By Joanne Aponte, ND on July 18, 2019
We see a lot of Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) at our clinic and still, the answer to this question is not an easy one. I always ask myself “WHY does this person have SIBO?” and I do my best to figure out the answer. Read More
By Joanne Aponte, ND on July 17, 2019
Fried Fish 1 large egg1 teaspoon kosher salt1/2 teaspoon black pepper1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon dried thyme4 (6 oz) thin fillets of a firm, white fish such as sole or cod1 cup almond flourAvocado oil Instructions: In a shallow bowl, whisk the egg with the salt, pepper, garlic powder and dried thyme. Dip each fish fillet into the… Read More
By Joanne Aponte, ND on April 17, 2019
There is no question, in today’s modern world, our bodies are exposed to many unnatural and potentially toxic compounds. This does not mean we are all doomed. Our body is remarkable and is designed to detoxify and rid itself of most of these potential toxins. Read More
By Joanne Aponte, ND on March 19, 2019
Your gut microbiome is made up of all the micro-organisms (bacteria) that live in your digestive tract. There are likely 10 times more bacterial cells in your body than there are human cells! In other words, we are mostly bacteria (not human!). A majority of… Read More
By Joanne Aponte, ND on January 9, 2019
The new year is the perfect time to cleanse and “wipe your slate clean” so to speak. It is a great way to start the year off right and make a big step forward in achieving whatever health goals you may have. There is… Read More
By Joanne Aponte, ND on January 9, 2019
When it comes to eating healthfully, it all takes planning, time and more cooking at home. I have not found any way around this. But there are ways to to make it easier and reduce the time you have to spend on planning and… Read More