The Low-Down on High Fructose Corn Syrup
We all hear that we are supposed to avoid high fructose corn syrup, but do you know why? There is a great article highlighting the rationale of avoiding the sweet stuff published on the Weston A. Price foundation website. Here are the basics: 1. High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFSC) is a refined carbohydrate devoid of…
Eating With the Seasons
Fall is here! This means that many of our favorite berries, tomatoes, and fresh herbs are no longer available. However, fall’s greatest bounties are now showing up in brightly colored fashion at farmer’s market. Pumpkins, squash, sweet potatoes, kale, and parsnips are some of the delicious super-foods now available in the months of Autumn. We…
Six Signs that You are Healthy
Ever wonder how healthy you currently are or how healthy you could be? When the body is off balance, it lets us know through symptoms. We must pay attention to these symptoms and value the wisdom that the body is offering us. As a naturopathic doctor, I pay close attention to these symptoms and rather…