3 Reasons Why Olive Oil is Amazing
Olive oil has been used for centuries and is simply one of the least controversial fats in use no matter what our nutritional philosophy …
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TWV Podcast Episode 408: Insomnia?
Welcome to episode 408 of The Whole View. On this week’s episode, Stacy and Sarah address a listener’s question on insomnia. …
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 …
The Health Benefits of Citrus Fruits
A juicy orange, a flavorful grapefruit, a sweet tangerine… the citrus family provides us with some of our most well-loved fruits! And along …
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 …
The Health Benefits of Apples
The aphorism “an apple a day keeps the doctor away” was coined in 1913, but was based on a much older rhyme, “eat an apple …
The Health Benefits of Ginger
Ginger is perhaps the most famous member of the Zingiberaceae family, which contains about 1600 known species (including turmeric, cardamom, …
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 …
Why Fish is Great for the Gut Microbiome
By now, fish’s status as a superfood is hard to deny! Numerous studies have confirmed that regular seafood consumption (and the omega-3 …
Resistant Starch: It’s Not All Sunshine and Roses
Throughout the years, tons of “wonder foods” have come and gone within the health community, based on a mixture of legitimate science and …
The Role of Glutamine in Gut Health
Glutamine is the most abundant amino acid in our body, and it also plays a major role in the health and function of the gut. In fact, ample …
Paleo Diet Clinical Trials and Studies
In the media, the Paleo diet is sometimes criticized for being based on “reenactment” (which is so not true!), for increasing disease risk …
Is It Better to Eat Veggies Raw or Cooked?
Eating 8+ servings of fresh vegetables and fruits daily lowers risk of chronic disease more than any other dietary factor (see The …
Book Review: Real Life Paleo by Stacy Toth and Matthew McCarry
From the first moment I flipped through Real Life Paleo by Stacy Toth and Matthew McCarry, I knew. You know that feeling when you know …
Balancing Physical Activity with Rest: How Do We Get It Right?
This time of year, health advice abounds. We’re barraged with directions to change many different aspects of our lifestyles: “Eat this! …
The WHYs behind the Autoimmune Protocol: Nightshades
Tomatoes, potatoes (but not sweet potato), eggplants, sweet and hot peppers (but not black pepper), and chili-based spices (including …
Coconut Oil: Any Truth to the “Pure Poison” Claims?
After Harvard professor Karin Michels’ presentation called “Coconut Oil and Other Nutritional Errors” went viral on YouTube last week, …
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 …
Sleep and Disease Risk: Scarier than Zombies!
Friday morning at the Nutritional Therapy Association Annual Conference, which also just happened to also be World Sleep Day, I gave a …
Elevating Mushrooms to Food Group Status
Mushrooms aren’t actually a vegetable, but rather the fruiting bodies of larger fungi, or macromycetes. There are four major phyla of the …
Paleo Diet Foods
Following a Paleo diet is actually pretty simple. There’s a huge variety of health-promoting nutrient-dense foods to choose from, including: …
5 Gene Variants Linked to Gluten Sensitivity
This might seem blasphemous on a Paleo-focused website, but (gasp) not everyone needs to be strictly gluten-free for their entire lives. …
Why Exercising Too Much Hurts Your Gut
The World Health Organization lists physical inactivity as the fourth leading risk factor for global mortality. Without a doubt, being …
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, …