Another gem of a recipe from my student recipe developer Thesan – follow him on Instagram for more. Andy De Santis RD MPH
Liver Health
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
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
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
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
Have you been told by your doctor that your HDL or “good” cholesterol is too low? HDL cholesterol helps your body get rid of excess fats in the bloodstream – a very important functionality. The functionality of HDL is mirrored by its cholesterol efflux activity, as well as its antioxidant
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
In my career I’ve always to devote extra attention to families of foods that are either under consumed or underappreciated relative to their nutritional value. Soy-based foods like tempeh, tofu, edamame and soy-milk certainly check both boxes. While I’ll be the first to admit that no one NEEDS to eat
