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It’s hard to go anywhere these days without seeing or hearing about “CBD” and its promise to cure what ails ya.  It’s sold in oils, capsules, gummies, and vape pens. It’s in cocktails, coffee beverages, chocolates, and even dog food.  All you have to do is pull up to your local gas station and you are likely to see a bright sign stating “CBD SOLD HERE!”   So what’s the deal with CBD? What’s the hype? Is it worth it? And should you be taking it?   This article aims to unpack the ABCs of CBD.  We’ll start with some basics about …

Raise your hand if you skip breakfast!   I know you’re out there, and that there are a lot of you! In fact, a recent survey found that 31 million Americans skip breakfast every day. That’s about one in every ten people.  I absolutely see this play out in my practice, working with men and women from all walks of life. If I had a dollar for every patient who tells me that they skip breakfast, I could close my practice and move someplace tropical and sunny.  Maybe to open a smoothie bar, hmmm… But in all seriousness, I get it.  …

While some folks consider protein powders to be a processed food (because technically they do undergo a fair amount of processing to be blendable and tasty), I support their use in a real food diet for folks who are struggling to get enough protein in their diet or have high protein needs.  They are also an easy way to add protein to a smoothie or post-workout snack (click HERE to learn how to build a healthy smoothie).  Like anything else in the nutrition world, there are high quality protein powders on the market, and there are also junky products that …