TPV Podcast Episode 360: How to Detox Chlorine
On this week’s episode, Stacy and Sarah dig into the science behind chlorine exposure and discuss how to mitigate the possible risks …
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Manganese
Necessary for enzymes that protect the body from and repair damage caused by free radicals. This mineral is important for bone production, …
AIP Morning Smoothie
For those of us on the Autoimmune Protocol, breakfasts can be a little tricky. If you’re used to starting your morning with a …
Boron
Supports bone health and is essential for the utilization of vitamin D and calcium in the body. Food sources include nuts, avocados, leafy …
Nutritional Support for Injury and Wound Healing
Finding health via diet and lifestyle changes can make us feel superhuman—but, we’re not (sadly). While we may lose weight, get fit, and …
The Paleo Diet for Skeletal Health
Osteoporosis affects approximately 10 million Americans over the age of 50, and a further 34 million older Americans have low bone mass …
Green Salad with Thai Dressing
You probably know that I’m a huge fan of a vegetable-rich diet (see here and here, just for starters). And I’m a huge fan of …
Veggiephobia: Why limiting your vegetable intake might be slowing down healing
I get a lot of questions from people who are tackling the autoimmune protocol and are frustrated that they aren’t seeing results. …
Vitamin E
Actually a group of eight fat-soluble antioxidants, the most well-known of which is alpha-tocopherol. All forms of vitamin E help protect …
Nutrient-Dense Recipe Round-Up
Many factors contribute to our modern health problems, including sedentary lifestyles, stress, and insufficient sleep (see The Benefits of …
Are Microwaves Safe to Use?
Microwaves are a hot topic in the health community (pun intended!), and the internet is full of claims that they leak radiation, destroy …
Kitchen Tip: How to Braise Greens
One of our staple side dishes is braised leafy greens. This is a simple, quick, versatile and delicious way to prepare greens. You can use …
Arugula
Find your local farmers market! Arugula, Eruca sativa, is a bitter and spicy leafy green in the same plant family as cabbage and Brussels …
Artichoke-Stuffed Artichoke
I love artichoke. As a kid, our standard way of eating it was to boil/steam the whole artichoke until cooked and serve with very garlicky …
Vitamin K
Vitamin K exists in the forms of K1, K2, and K3. It is central to maintaining bone health and critical for making important proteins in the …
Vitamin B9 (Folate)
Vitamin B9, also called folate or folic acid, is one of those oft-discussed by rarely understood vitamins that I hope to clarify some …
Spinach “Sore Leg” Brownies
We call these “Sore Leg Brownies” in my house because I developed them for my oldest daughter when she has having growing pains. She’s not …
Should We Be Worried About Radiation from Fukushima?
Radioactive fish, toxic seaweed, contaminated oceans… if you’re worried about radiation from Fukushima invading your food and harming your …
Paleo for Babies and Toddlers
Is Paleo safe for kids? Absolutely! In fact, children might benefit from Paleo even more than adults because their food habits and …
Symptoms of Autoimmune Disease
There are more than one hundred confirmed autoimmune diseases and many more diseases that are suspected of having autoimmune origins, see …
Sodium
Necessary for electrolyte balance; for regulating blood pressure, volume, and pH; for controlling the movement of fluids across cell …
The Diet We’re Meant to Eat, Part 3: How Much Meat versus Veggies?
In the first two parts of this series (here and here), I looked at the (hotly debated!) question of whether humans are innate herbivores, …
5 Reasons to Eat More Fiber
Fiber is an underappreciated nutrient. While not technically essential (meaning we won’t die without it), scientific studies confirm …
Spinach
Spinach is a leafy green staple in many peoples’ lives – I know it is for me! Did you know that spinach is thought to have …