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
Add a protein to make this into a lighter meal OR utilize as a side salad to count for your veggies. Clicking either image above will take you to a piece of my writing exploring precisely why pomegranate and the other ellagic acid-rich foods listed above have unique and impactful
Those of you who are familiar with my work will know that I spend a great deal of time and energy creating content that highlights the unique nutritional value of specific foods. In the majority of cases, that value relies heavily on the presence of flavonoids – which I discuss
I always relish the opportunity to work with local brands that offer products aligned with my nutrition philosophy while also offering my clients and readers insight into a option that I feel really offers value and efficiency to the culinary aspect of their lives. Green Bowl Foods™ certainly checks those
Niacin, also known as Vitamin B3, may play an important role in helping people with a fatty liver to reduce their liver fat levels and ultimately work towards reversing fatty liver disease. Why? Niacin plays an important role in fat metabolism: Reduces transport of fatty acids into the liver Reduces
Thematic styles of eating capture different people for different reasons. Veganism, for example, speaks largely to those who are compelled by animal welfare, ethics and environmental concerns. The increasingly popular carnivore diet, as you might imagine, speaks to a very different crowd. In today’s post, a Halloween special, I’m offering
Polyphenols are a family of plant compounds bound together both by their unique chemical structures and their tangible influence on human health. I’ve previously written a piece discussing the role of polyphenol-rich foods for the prevention and reversal of fatty liver disease, and I encourage anyone interested in the role
Lignans are a unique sub-family of polyphenol compounds that are found in rich-supply in relatively few foods. The most abundant sources by far are flax and sesame seeds. The easiest way to boost the lignan content of your diet would be the incorporation of those two foods, but they aren’t
Camu-camu, scientifically Myrciaria dubia, is a plant species native to the Amazon rainforest that bears a polyphenol-rich fruit resembling a cherry. It is a type of fruit that people in North America may not be likely to encounter in its original fresh form, but that is also available as a powdered
