Are you ready to reverse fatty liver disease and the metabolic health challenges that come along with it? Challenges like: Insulin resistance Elevated liver enzymes Excessive inflammation High blood fats [cholesterol, triglycerides] High blood sugar Microbiome imbalances That’s where I come in. I’ve spent the last two and a half
I consider fatty liver disease to be the disease of tomorrow that’s already here today. The acclaimed Lancet journal recently looked at the global prevalence of NAFLD and concluded not only that it was higher than previously estimated, but also that it was increasing at an “alarming” rate. Their work suggested
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, also referred to as Metabolic Associated Fatty Liver Disease, is the most common liver condition globally and the number one threat to your liver health. Recent estimates from the acclaimed Lancet journal suggest that 1 in 3 adults globally have a fatty liver, with 25% of
Inflammation is a contributor, if not a driver, of many of the most prominent health conditions. As a result, eating a more anti-inflammatory diet can help with: Arthritis Anxiety/Depression Fatty Liver Disease PCOS Among many others. This explains why there is a great deal of interest around the foods that
The prevalence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease [NAFLD] has been increasing in the last few decades. Most recent estimates, as per the Lancet journal, suggest that 1 in 3 adults globally are currently living with NAFLD. I’ve helped a great number of people optimize their diet and lifestyle to fight
If you are living with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease your best course of action is to work towards adapting a more Mediterranean Diet style of eating and increasing your weekly physical activity to at least 150-250 minutes per week. Beyond that, there are several supplements with varying degrees of evidence
If we use the best available human evidence as our metric for evaluation, there is little question of the fact that the Mediterranean Diet is the best diet for fatty liver disease. Fatty liver disease, specifically Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease [NAFLD], affects up to 1 in 3 adults –
The majority of population level data suggests that that current magnesium intake levels are insufficient among a significant portion of adults. Earlier this year I did a live segment on CTV’s The Social discussing magnesium’s importance and apparently popularity. It is also true magnesium supplements are currently everywhere on page one
Monitoring your blood sugar levels is part of managing your diabetes. The amount that your blood sugar rises after eating a meal is known as the glycemic response, which is influenced by the types of food you have in your meal (Murillo et al., 2022). Here are some culinary strategies
It won’t surprise my regular readers when I say that I absolutely love learning and sharing accessible, evidence-based approaches to improving the health of my clients and those who follow my content. When the opportunity arose, as it has today, to collaborate with the Ontario Ginseng Growers Association, I knew
Curcumin is a polyphenol compound and the primary bioactive ingredient found in the spice turmeric. Known for its potent anti-inflammatory capabilities, turmeric & curcumin have long been utilized as a herbal remedy in both Ayuverdic and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Curcumin has more than history on its side though, with a
The Yerkes-Dodson Law teaches us that there is an optimal level of stress (“arousal”) associated with improving our mental/physical performance, beyond which an additional load begins to have a detrimental effect. Determining where that point exists is challenging and inevitably varies from person to person, which is why we
That the recipe above is both delicious and nutritious goes without saying, a quick glance at the ingredient list will confirm the latter. As for the delicious part, I suppose you’ll have to find out – and I recommend you do! All credit to my magnificant student recipe developer Thesan
March is Caffeine Awareness Month which makes it the perfect time to review relevant and topical science in caffeine consumption. This month, let’s determine together whether timing is everything when it comes to caffeine intake. The following content is sponsored by the Canadian Beverage Association. I’m thrilled to be collaborating
Another gem of a recipe from my student recipe developer Thesan – follow him on Instagram for more. Andy De Santis RD MPH
There is relatively little for me to say here beyond acknowledging yet another masterpiece by my recipe developer Thesan who has once again brought to life my vision for a scientifically curated fatty liver super meal that is as efficient and economical as it is effective for all aspects of
Yet another absolutely epic and fatty liver friendly creation from my superstar student recipe developer Thesan who does a remarkable job bringing my vision to life. What makes this recipe so good for liver health? One aspect is the artichoke and parsley content – which are two of the
Having just reviewed a fascinating report on the connection between fatty liver disease and cardiovascular disease presented by the American Heart Association, I wanted to offer forward some of the very important considerations that were outlined as it relates to fatty liver disease treatment. There is little question of the
