Category Archives: Eat Healthier

Why I Love Pomegranates – And You Should, Too

This article was published as my Holistic Outlook column in The Times Herald Record. [Tip: Soak your fingers in a little white vinegar after eating pomegranates. The vinegar will turn a pretty pink and your fingers will be pristine again!] No, I don’t have dirty fingernails, and I haven’t been dying wool, as one clientContinue reading “Why I Love Pomegranates – And You Should, Too”

The Surprising Therapeutic Benefits of Xylitol

Looking for recipes? Scroll down… Xylitol is a 5-carbon sugar that has 40% fewer calories and 75% fewer carbs than refined white sugar.  Xylitol is a mere 7 on the glycemic index (which measures the impact of food on our blood sugar levels), compared to sugar’s glycemic index of 100.  It has no bad aftertaste,Continue reading “The Surprising Therapeutic Benefits of Xylitol”

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Juicing

Juicing can be one of the most beneficial things you can do for your health, if you do it right. Juicing supports your overall vitality, and the health of your digestion, metabolism, skin, liver, and joints.

“Fran, what do you put in your protein shake?”

I get asked this question a lot! I really depend on my shake for a delicious, satisfying, and nutrient-dense start to my day. Here’s exactly how I make it.

Gluten Sensitivity: You Are What You… Digest

Most people wouldn’t think that these could all be caused by a food sensitivity, but they often are. Sensitivity to gluten, the protein in wheat, barley, oats, spelt and other grains, can cause these problems, and many more. People often undergo years of treatment for these symptoms without ever being diagnosed for the true underlying problem: gluten sensitivity. Although gluten is not always the cause, it may be possible to successfully manage many of these health issues only if gluten is removed from the diet.