Unlocking Optimal Health: The Power of Functional Testing
As a nutritionist, I’m frequently asked about the distinction between standard blood tests and functional testing. While conventional blood work provides valuable baseline data, functional testing delves deeper into the complexities of your body’s biochemistry, allowing for the creation of highly personalized nutritional and supplementation strategies. However, it’s important to note that advanced tests […]
The Nutrient Gap: Why Focusing Only on Counting Macros Can Hurt Your Health
As a nutritionist, I want to address a concerning trend in modern dieting: the overemphasis on counting macros (macronutrients) and calories at the expense of micronutrient consumption. This narrow focus can lead to significant nutritional deficiencies that may have severe health consequences. In this article, we’ll explore the importance of micronutrients, the dangers of neglecting […]
Difference between food allergy and food sensitivity
Difference between food allergy and food sensitivity In recent years there has been a rise in many gut-related problems. A lot of people tried avoiding gluten, dairy, carbs and other foods out of the fear that they are the cause of their unpleasant symptoms. It also doesn’t help to have many health ‘gurus’ and nutrition […]
Diet for PCOS
Polycystic ovary syndrome or PCOS is a condition that is associated with hormonal imbalance in women that can be managed with nutrition and lifestyle changes.
