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Diet and Pregnancy: How to Eat Healthy When You’re Expecting

on January 11, 2019 by Chris Kresser 0 comments

The connection between diet and pregnancy can span all three generations of the women pictured here.

Thanks to ongoing research into the origins of health and disease, we now know more than ever before about diet and pregnancy. And the science is clear: a mother’s dietary choices during pregnancy—and even before conception and after birth—not only affect her baby’s health, but they also help determine her growing child’s susceptibility to disease later in life. Here’s the latest research into the connections between maternal diet and fetal health, plus a list of the nutrients I believe most deserve your focus during this critical time.

How to Prevent Parkinson’s Disease with Diet and Lifestyle

on January 10, 2019 by Chris Kresser 0 comments

Preventing Parkinson’s disease can help you remain healthy and active even into old age, like this elderly man.

The prevalence of Parkinson’s disease is rising, but it may be possible to prevent the condition from developing. Learn more about the risk factors for Parkinson’s and find out what dietary and lifestyle interventions may help you prevent the disease.

Healthy Fats: What You Need to Know

on January 4, 2019 by Chris Kresser 1 comment

This olive oil is one example of a healthy fat.

Fats get a bad rap in our heart-healthy and fat-obsessed diet culture. Yet fats play important roles in supporting immune function, regulating body temperature, and maintaining healthy skin and hair. Here’s everything you need to know about healthy fats, including how they function within our bodies, the different types, and the best sources.

Changing Habits? You Need to Shrink the Change

on January 1, 2019 by Chris Kresser 0 comments

If you’re changing habits, shrinking the change can help. Be sure to celebrate your successes, like these runners finishing a race.

Are you changing your habits? Maybe your goal is to eat healthier and lose a few pounds or get more sleep. Whatever your objective, you’re more likely to achieve your goal if it’s small and attainable. Find out how to “shrink the change” and set yourself up for success.

How a Technology Addiction Can Hurt Your Health

on December 28, 2018 by Chris Kresser 0 comments

People with a technology addiction may feel compelled to check their smartphone wherever they are, including while waiting for the subway, like this group of people.

Technology addiction is a very real problem. Not only are innovations such as smartphones, social media, and the internet addictive by their very nature, but they’re also specifically engineered to take advantage of human vulnerabilities and our hardwired basic needs. In this article, you’ll learn the symptoms of technology addiction, the science behind it, and seven steps to reduce your use.

This tired man rubbing his eyes may be experiencing B12 deficiency.

A Silent Epidemic with Serious Consequences—What You Need to Know about B12 Deficiency

on May 6, 2011 by Chris Kresser 1,961 comments

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

Vegetarian and vegan diets can’t offer the same nutrients as this grilled meat.

Why You Should Think Twice About Vegetarian and Vegan Diets

on February 20, 2014 by Chris Kresser 1,872 comments

For the last 50-plus years, we’ve been told that meat, eggs, and animal fats are bad for us and that we’ll live longer and enjoy superior health if we minimize or avoid them. This idea has been so thoroughly drilled into our heads that few people even question it anymore. In fact, if you asked the average person on the street whether a vegetarian or vegan diet is healthier than an omnivorous diet, they’d probably say yes. But is this really true?

Treat and Prevent UTIs Without Drugs

on September 28, 2012 by Chris Kresser 1,823 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

What Causes SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth) and Why It’s So Hard To Treat

on November 4, 2014 by Chris Kresser 1,221 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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