TWV Podcast Episode 440: COVID-19 Vaccines Part 1 – mRNA Vaccine Technology
Stacy and I have been inundated with thoughtful questions about the two approved covid-19 mRNA vaccines. This is a huge topic, so we’re going to cover all the relevant …
Nutritional Support for Natural Oral Care
Proper oral care and nutrition can prevent oral infections, such as tooth decay and gum disease, maintaining a healthy mouth for eating, talking, and smiling! In fact, it’s …
TWV Podcast Episode 439: A Conversation around Current Events
On this week’s episode of The Whole View podcast, Stacy and I react to and condemn the insurrectionary attack on the US Capitol on January 6th. We share how we’re …
The Importance of Fish in Our Diets
Of all the animal products, seafood has one of the most consistently positive track records in the scientific literature. Oily cold-water fish like trout and salmon offer some …
TWV Podcast Episode 438: The Fascinating Science of Habits
On this week’s episode of The Whole View, Stacy and I discuss the fascinating science of habit formation, a very important type of learning! Rather than …
What to Eat on the Autoimmune Protocol
Some foods are obvious wins for a health-promoting diet because they have tons of beneficial constituents and very few or no constituents that undermine health—good examples of …
TWV Podcast Episode 437: Intro To Nutrivore
In this episode, Stacy and I discuss how incredibly common nutrient deficiencies are, even if you think you’re eating a healthy diet, plus what nutrient-dense foods we can eat to …
TWV Podcast Episode 436: What Is Health, and How Do You Measure It?
In this episode, Stacy and I discuss how we can comprehensively measure our health versus the negative self-talk that derives from brands and influencers marketing quick-fixes, …
TWV Podcast Episode 435: Is Protein from Vegetables Enough?
In health-conscious communities, there’s a lot of myths about animal versus plant protein, with advocates for both extremes promoting only one or the other. The …
The Health Benefits of Stone Fruits
Amid all the talk of berries as superfoods, bananas as gut-health boosters, and citrus as vitamin C powerhouses, one fruit group tends to get sadly little attention: stone fruits! …
TWV Podcast Episode 434: CBD For Pets
There’s actually quite a lot of science showing that CBD (without THC) is very effective at reducing pain. Clinical trials have shown that CBD doses in the 15mg twice daily …
The Health Benefits of Tropical Fruits
ALL fruit have distinct health benefits (see Why Fruit is a Good Source of Carbohydrates, The Health Benefits of Apples, The Health Benefits of Melons, The Health Benefits of …
TWV Episode 433: Overcoming The All Or Nothing Mentality
This week on The Whole View, Stacy and I discuss two listener questions that represent opposite sides of the same coin: the all-or-nothing roadblock. In addition to giving …
Dark Chocolate Bark with Mushroom Extract
This recipe features gut health superfoods, and it’s my favorite way to sneak in medicinal mushroom extracts, whose earthy bitterness pairs so well with chocolate and nuts. …
TWV Podcast Episode 432: Giving Thanks
This week on The Whole View, Stacy leads a gratitude meditation (yes, you read that right!), plus we discuss the benefits of gratitude practice with some …
Strawberry Arugula Salad
When you get bored of garden salads, this salad has it all: peppery arugula, sweet strawberries, spiced pecans, the tang of goat cheese (if you tolerate goat dairy and chose …
AIP Eliminations Summary
As you adopt the Autoimmune Protocol, your food choices become focused on consuming the nutrients to support healing—foods that provide everything your body needs to stop attacking …
TWV Podcast Episode 431: Troubleshooting Dry Winter Skin
I know I’m not alone in having more dry skin challenges when the weather starts to get colder and drier this time of year, so it’s so wonderful that Stacy shared her …
Herb-Crusted Pork Loin
I love to roast large hunks of meat. It’s easy and quick to prepare, the meat lasts several nights (yay for leftovers!), the meat is usually much cheaper per pound than more …
Joovv Red Light Therapy for Mental Health, Stress, and Sleep
Red light therapy, also called photobiomodulation or low level laser therapy (LLLT), is one of the most exciting tools we can add to our health arsenal. Previously, I’ve shared the …
Plantain Fritter Pancakes with Maple Coconut Cream and Toasted Walnuts
This just may be the most decadent breakfast ever. It’s perfect beside some eggs and sausage for a luxurious Sunday Brunch. In fact, we treat this more as dessert in …
Gingerbread Cut-Outs (Revisited)
We’re having a quiet Christmas this year: no company, no travel, no big events, just the four of us enjoying some much needed downtime. [insert sigh of relief] …
Lettuce Soup (aka The Most Amazing Soup Ever!)
Lettuce soup sounds like such a boring, bland, flavorless concoction. I mean Lettuce, turned to Soup, how good can that actually be? The answer is: holy crazy …
TWV Podcast Episode 430: Collagen, Gelatin and Bone Broth, Oh My!
Collagen is the most abundant protein in our bodies, accounting for approximately 30% of all our proteins, and is our dominant structural protein. Normal aging, chronic …
Shaved Brussels Slaw with Hazelnuts, Apple, and Mint
I got carried away buying mint at the Farmer’s Market and was looking for some new inventive ways to use it (besides homemade mind tea and strawberry-mint margaritas!). …
The Health Benefits of Bananas and Plantains
Bananas and plantains are both members of the genus Musa, growing on plants that are technically giant herbs rather than trees (due to having a “pseudostem” made of tightly packed …
Paleo Pumpkin Chili
When I cut into our big pumpkin to make a jack-o-lantern this year, the pumpkin smelled so good! It’s a funny thing about eating very strictly Paleo: foods that used to …
TWV Podcast Episode 429: Lessons From A Storm
At times, it feels like 2020 has been unrelenting, and I think it’s important to give ourselves the grace and permission to feel frustrated even while appreciating the ways …
Should Everyone Follow the AIP?
Chronic illness is epidemic in our society. More than half of all Americans take two or more prescription drugs, and about one-fifth of us take at least five different daily …
Updates to the Autoimmune Protocol
My definitive guidebook on the Autoimmune Protocol, called The Paleo Approach: Reverse Autoimmune Disease and Heal Your Body, was published way back in January of 2014. This …
TWV Podcast Episode 428 Quarantine Holidays
We’re entering the holiday season, and while the holidays can present many challenges in a normal year, this is just not a normal year! So, on this …
The Health Benefits of Alliums (Onion Family)
The onion family, also known as alliums, includes hundreds of different species belonging to the genus Allium, although the ones we’re most likely to see on a dinner plate are …
TWV Podcast Episode 427: The Link Between IBS and Osteoporosis
We received an awesome listener question about the possible link between Irritable Bowel Syndrome and osteoporosis. So on this weeks’ episode of The Whole View, Stacy …
The 3 Phases of the Autoimmune Protocol
Autoimmune disease is an epidemic in our society, affecting an estimated 50 million Americans. There are more than a hundred confirmed autoimmune diseases—some of the most common …
Gelatin vs Collagen vs Bone Broth
The collagen supplement market is booming. There’s gelatin, collagen protein, collagen peptides, hydrolyzed collagen, collagen hydrolysate, marine collagen, multi-collagen, bone …
AIP, Orthorexia and Food Phobia
I just wrapped up another session of the AIP Lecture Series, marking two years of teaching this online course, and I’m reminded that one of the (many) benefits of this type …
TWV Podcast Episode 426: Updates and News From Us!
It was a really nice change of pace this week to take a step back from sciency deep dives and soap boxes to provide The Whole View listeners with updates from our lives, our …
TWV Podcast Episode 425: Covid-19 FAQ Part 4
Full disclosure: this one isn’t fun and cheary. On this week’s episode of The Whole View podcast, Stacy and I discuss the newest science …
The Health Benefits of Melons
Melons are the sweet, juicy fruits produced by members of the plant family Cucurbitaceae, and are related to squash and cucumbers (botanically, they’re also technically berries!). …
Sugar and Sweetener FAQ
Today, the average American consumes almost 152 pounds of sugar each year, a staggering amount of refined simple carbohydrates equivalent to 6 cups of white sugar every week. This …
TWV Podcast Episode 424: 30 Fruits and Vegetables a Week?!
I recently shared a social media post highlighting a key recommendation from my Gut Health Guidebook and Cookbook e-books — “As a general rule of thumb, aim to eat …
The Health Benefits of Winter Squash
Winter squash is a generic term for members of the genus Cucurbita that grow through the summer and are harvested in the fall, when they’ve reached full maturation (unlike summer …
TWV Podcast Episode 423: The Scientific Method
I have been promising this podcast topic for a long time. In this week’s episode of The Whole View, I explain the different types of scientific studies, what they …
AIP vs. Gut Health Diet
I recently released my new gut microbiome e-books, The Gut Health Guidebook and The Gut Health Cookbook (released this week!), the culmination of nearly six years of intense …
TWV Podcast Episode 422: Banning Sneaky Toxins in Beauty Products
Every time we talk about the chemicals that are allowed in personal care products (which includes soaps, hair care, lotions, makeup, deodorant, household cleaners, etc) on the …
What Is the Gut Microbiome? And Why Should We Care About It?
The gut is a biological niche, home to a diverse array of microbes that influence nearly all aspects of human biology through their interactions with our bodies. The term gut …
The Health Benefits of Leafy Greens
It is well-established that eating a diet abundant in fresh vegetables and fruits is good for our health. In fact, every serving of vegetables or fruit reduces risk of all-cause …
TWV Podcast Episode 421: The Science Behind Body Image
This is what you need to know about this week’s episode of The Whole View podcast: my activity tracking ring showed high activity during recording, more intense than my …