Posts by Ritamarie Loscalzo
Plant Based Taco “Meat”
Plant Based Taco “Meat” Ingredients: 1 cup raw walnuts 1 handful cilantro 1 clove garlic, minced 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon cumin dash of cayenne pepper Pinch salt 1…
Read MoreThe Pain and Glory of Metabolic Flexibility
It’s now known that metabolic flexibility drives metabolic health. Current statistics point to 88% of the population as being metabolically unhealthy which leads to a long list of chronic health…
Read MoreSea Veggie Cucumber Salad
Ingredients: 1 cup wakame seaweed, soaked (you can substitute arame if desired) 2 large cucumbers, peeled, quartered and sliced 1 medium tomato, chopped 1/2 cup basil, fresh, finely chopped 1/2…
Read MoreFasting: A Cautionary Tale?
There is a dangerous idea circulating that intermittent fasting is good for everyone, all the time. That just isn’t true. If you’re pregnant, have chronic health issues, an eating disorder,…
Read MoreInflammation – The Silent Killer
In my previous post, Metabolic Syndrome – The Most Common Disease You’ve Never Heard Of, I explained how your body is a complex tapestry of interwoven systems, none of which…
Read MoreMetabolic Syndrome – The Most Common Disease You’ve Never Heard Of?
Our bodies are a beautiful, complex, interwoven tapestry of systems that work collectively and cooperatively. Most importantly, none work independently. It’s impossible to influence one body system without impacting the…
Read MoreHow to Squash Your Sugar Cravings
Enjoy this Guest post by Nagina Abdullah Overeating sugar is one of the worst things you can do for your health. At the same time, sugar cravings are hard to…
Read MoreShould You Avoid Eggs? The Scientific Deep Dive
Eggs are often touted as “nature’s perfect food” due to their balanced amino acid profile. They are indeed a very popular food. It’s estimated that the average American will eat…
Read MoreThere’s Reason To Be Confused About The Right Diet…Very Confused
Everywhere you turn there’s another so-called expert telling you about the dangers or the magic of certain foods and food groups. … don’t eat legumes … eat lots of fat…
Read MoreHow to Balance Your Immune System During a Pandemic
I understand that the threat is real, and many people have become sick, but panic is not a good idea right now. Fear and Your Immune System Fear impacts your…
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