How I became a “Carbo-tarian”

At age 17, I developed my first health challenge: repeat bladder infections. (I know, fun!) My doctor wanted to give me an antibiotic a day for a year at which point I refused. Something inside me just said “NO.” Then I was diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome...

Curious about the Keto diet?

This is the last email in our diet series – it’s been fun to share all of this with you! Today we’ll be talking about the Keto (or Ketogenic) diet. Many of you have heard of this diet, or perhaps tried it yourself. But what exactly is the Keto diet? Here’s how it...

Why I love the Mediterranean Diet

You’ve probably heard of the Mediterranean diet. It’s a diet based on what people eat in Mediterranean countries (as you probably guessed!) The diet is comprised mostly of fish, poultry, olive oil, nuts, legumes, a variety of vegetables, and some pasta and bread. I...

The truth about juice cleanses

Juice cleanses have been quite popular in the last couple of years. Where I live in Santa Monica, it feels like there’s a juice store on every block! I had a family member who did a juice cleanse for an extended period of time, and I couldn’t believe what happened...

What the Paleo diet is really good for!

You’ve probably heard of the Paleo diet – it’s been around for years now! At one point on my own healing journey, I went on the Paleo diet, simply because it was the only thing my body could digest. So what is the Paleo diet, exactly? Well, it’s based on the diet that...