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The Paleo Nurse ✚ Presents: Do you need to go on a cleanse or detox diet?: Part 3
by Katy Haldiman, MS, RN Although there are various definitions and uses of the term “detox”, from a physiological and biochemical perspective, detoxification is defined as a metabolic process by which the body rids itself of toxins. Detoxification is a natural process that the body must perform on its own in order to sustain life. However, it is possible– and sometimes...
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The Paleo Nurse ✚ Presents: Is salt bad for your health?✍🏼
by Katy Haldiman, MS, RN In its unprocessed state, salt is a naturally occurring mineral compound that consists mostly of sodium chloride and trace amounts of other minerals, such as silicon, phosphorous, and bromine. Although the conventional medical community has long advised individuals with high blood pressure to consume low-salt diets, there is little evidence to support that reducing salt intake results in a...
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The Paleo Nurse ✚ Presents: Do you need to go on a cleanse or detox diet?: Part 2✍🏼
by Katy Haldiman, MS, RN Detoxification is the metabolic process by which the body eliminates toxins in the form of both foreign substances introduced into the body and waste products produced during the body’s normal metabolic processes. While there are many organs involved in the detox process, the liver in the main organ of detoxification. The liver performs detox on its own, but it...
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Rob Hill Presents: A Pineapple a day, keeps the depression at bay. And other foods to liven your mood.✍🏼
By: Rob Hill When it comes to mood and depression disorders, most people think they are brain issues, but that is quickly changing. Recent studies by scientists have found that a large portion—up to 90%—of serotonin is produced in the enterochromaffin cells in your GI tract, not brain. Therefore, since serotonin is a large contributor to feelings of joy, happiness, and mood, one of...
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Rob Hill Presents: How to Enjoy Your Christmas to the Fullest—and Not Put on the Pounds🎅🏼🎄
By: Rob Hill The week between Christmas and New Year’s is a week to indulge in food, drink, and soirees. But that doesn’t mean you need to watch your waistline grow. While on a normal day, the average person consumes 2,000-3,000 calories, during the Christmas holiday that can go to 4,500 to 5,500 calories. But it doesn’t have to be that way. First, you...
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The Paleo Nurse ✚ Presents: 2018 Top 10 Healthy Holiday Gift Guide ✍🏼🎁
by Katy Haldiman, MS, RN The holiday season is upon us once again! Whether you have someone in your life that already follows a healthy lifestyle orif you want to inspire someone to take the leap, my top picks for healthy gift ideas will make buying gifts this season a little bit easier. Organic Cotton Mart Reusable Produce Bags($13.97 – $23.47): These environmentally-friendly bags...
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Rob Hill Presents: Tips for a Delicious—and Healthy—Hanukkah ✡️
By: Rob Hill Tips for a Delicious—and Healthy—Hanukkah It’s Hanukkah time and that means eight days of food, friends, and parties. Traditionally, the holiday is marked with generous heapings of mouth-savory fried foods like latkes, elaborate pastries, doughnuts and, of course, all things cheese. But there are ways to still enjoy the festive gluttony without overtaxing your body. One simple way to start is...
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The Paleo Nurse ✚ Presents: Do Shakes and Smoothies Belong in a Nutrient-Dense, Real Food Template? – Part 2 ✍🏼
by Katy Haldiman, MS, RN Part 1 in this series reviewed some of the reasons why shakes and smoothies are so popular in modern society, and shared concerning findings regarding some protein powders. Let’s continue the discussion on shakes and smoothies! Many people drink shakes or smoothies because they believe for one reason or another that they need to include more protein in their...
