Why Is Eating Real Food So Unthinkable?

“The truly healthy alternative to that chip is not a fake chip; it’s a carrot.” via Is Eat Real Food Unthinkable? – NYTimes.com. I was sad when I heard Mark Bittman, one of my favorite chefs, was no longer going to be sharing his recipes in the New York Times each week, but reading, I’mContinue reading “Why Is Eating Real Food So Unthinkable?”

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.

Give A Gift of Health (with free shipping)

Here are 10 gifts from my practice, in a price range from very little to extravagant. And as you’re reading, remember that you, too, deserve the gift of health.

“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.

Thirsty but bored? What Can You Drink Besides Water?

One of the most frequent questions I get is: what can I drink besides water? Here are a full baker’s dozen of options for healthy natural delicious sugar-free summertime drinks.