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RHR: Scaling Functional Medicine: The Berkeley Fire Department Wellness Program

on April 24, 2018 by Chris Kresser 0 comments

While Functional Medicine is gaining in popularity and reputation, the costs associated with it are still prohibitive for many people. By implementing corporate and community wellness programs, Functional Medicine can begin to reach people on a much wider scale. Today, we have a roundtable discussion with Amory Langmo and David Sprague from the Berkeley Fire Department; Dr. Sunjya Schweig, Danielle Cook, and Tracey Clow from CCFM; Yaron Hadad from Nutrino; and Chuck Hazzard from Oura. We discuss the success of the Berkeley Fire Department pilot wellness program we worked together to develop and implement for their incoming class of 10 new recruits.

Paleo f(x): A Kickstart for Lasting Change

on April 18, 2018 by Chris Kresser 0 comments

Let’s face it, you can have all the information in the world about diet and exercise, but that information won’t do anything for you unless you put it into action. “You should do this” and “You should do that,” but how many of those “shoulds” are you actually doing? It can be tough to go it alone. There’s so much information out there about the Paleo diet and lifestyle, some of which can even be… Read More

Why Quality Trumps Quantity When it Comes to Diet

on April 10, 2018 by Chris Kresser 7 comments

For years, researchers have debated which diet is best for weight loss: low-fat or low-carb. Now, a robust long-term study has settled the question once and for all. The answer? There’s no one-size-fits-all, but any weight loss diet should emphasize real food. Read on to learn more.

RHR: Practical Steps for Healing the Gut—with Michael Ruscio

on April 3, 2018 by Chris Kresser 0 comments

As Hippocrates would say, “All disease begins in the gut.” It seems that everyone, even mainstream medicine, is rallying around the importance of gut health. Today, we chat with Dr. Michael Ruscio, whose new book, Healthy Gut, Healthy You, sets out to create a guide that walks individuals through a step-by-step self-help process of healing. His goal was to create a book that is all-encompassing, intellectually honest, and evidence-based (but not evidence-limited) and could really help someone feel empowered and educated to improve their overall health, by way of the gut. There’s definitely a gut renaissance occurring.

Do Low-Carb Diets During Pregnancy Increase the Risk of Birth Defects?

on March 27, 2018 by Chris Kresser 5 comments

A recent study suggests that a low-carb diet may increase the risk of birth defects. But was it really the lack of carbohydrates, or was it something else? Read on to get the full scoop on the study, learn how many carbs women actually need during pregnancy, and how maternal diet can influence a child’s metabolism and health into adulthood.

B12 deficiency: a silent epidemic with serious consequences

on May 6, 2011 by Chris Kresser 1,957 comments

B12 deficiency isn’t a bizarre, mysterious disease. But recent research suggests it’s far more common than previously believed.

Why You Should Think Twice About Vegetarian and Vegan Diets

on February 20, 2014 by Chris Kresser 1,867 comments

There are many reasons why people choose to go vegetarian or vegan. Some are compelled by the environmental impact of confinement animal feeding operations (CAFO). Others are guided by ethical concerns or religious reasons. I respect these reasons and appreciate anyone who thinks deeply about the social and spiritual impact of their food choices—even if my own exploration of these questions has led me to a different answer. But many choose a vegetarian diet is… Read More

Treat and Prevent UTIs Without Drugs

on September 28, 2012 by Chris Kresser 1,821 comments

Urinary tract infections (UTIs), which are infections anywhere along the urinary tract including the bladder and kidneys, are the second most common type of infection in the United States. (1) These infections can be caused by poor hygiene, impaired immune function, the overuse of antibiotics, the use of spermicides, and sexual intercourse. The most common cause, accounting for about 90 percent of all cases, is the transfer of E. coli bacteria from the intestinal tract… Read More

SIBO—What causes it and why it’s so hard to treat.

on November 4, 2014 by Chris Kresser 1,214 comments

This is a guest post written by staff clinician Amy Nett, MD. The normal small bowel, which connects the stomach to the large bowel, is approximately 20 feet long. Bacteria are normally present throughout the entire gastrointestinal tract, but in varied amounts. Relatively few bacteria normally live in the small bowel (less than 10,000 bacteria per milliliter of fluid) when compared with the large bowel, or colon (at least 1,000,000,000 bacteria per milliliter of fluid).… Read More

The Acid-Alkaline Myth: Part 1

on June 21, 2013 by Chris Kresser 1,191 comments

Many of you have probably heard of the ‘alkaline diet’. There are a few different versions of the acid-alkaline theory circulating the internet, but the basic claim is that the foods we eat leave behind an ‘ash’ after they are metabolized, and this ash can be acid or alkaline (alkaline meaning more basic on the pH scale). According to the theory, it is in our best interest to make sure we eat more alkaline foods… Read More

RHR: How to Make Paleo Cooking Fun, Easy and Filled with Umami—with Michelle Tam

on February 21, 2018 by Chris Kresser 0 comments

It’s one thing to tell people what to eat from a health perspective, but it’s another thing to actually make it possible and give them support. Michelle Tam knows that it doesn’t have to be hard. Making healthy recipes fun, easy, and filled with umami is the goal of her new book, Ready or Not! 150+ Make-Ahead, Make-Over, and Make-Now Recipes by Nom Nom Paleo. Today we discuss tips, tricks, and ways to get your entire family on board with cooking and eating healthy meals at home.

Grain-, Gluten-, and Guilt-Free Pancakes

on May 19, 2016 by Chris Kresser 105 comments

If you love pancakes but are on a gluten-free diet and are tired of eating pancakes that taste like cardboard and have a texture like hockey pucks, check out this recipe!

Recipe: Creamy Chicken Stew

on January 11, 2016 by Chris Kresser 3 comments

This stew is quickly prepared if you have cooked chicken breasts on hand. Make it the night before and it’ll be ready for breakfast.

Recipe: Homemade Tandoori Masala Spice Mix

on December 28, 2015 by Chris Kresser 6 comments

Tandoori Masala is a spice mix that is used as a marinade for roast chicken in Northern Indian and Pakistani cuisine. It’s easily available in stores but commercial brands often have gluten and MSG included as additives.

Recipe: Curried Celeriac with Eggs

on December 14, 2015 by Chris Kresser 0 comments

What if huevos rancheros took a trip to India? They’d probably taste a lot like the spicy eggs in this recipe. If you like a milder taste, just tone down the chili powder and cayenne. This dish is excellent on its own or can be served with sausage, bacon, or any leftover meat.

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