Category: Diet

Sunday Radio Show: Effects of Gluten

August 24th, 2013 by Village Green Admin

Join us this Sunday as host Dr. Kevin Passero and his special guest Dr. Joe Pizzorno discuss the truth behind gluten and how to power up your mitochondria.

Dr. Joseph E. Pizzorno, ND, is one of the world’s leading authorities on science-based natural medicine. A physician, educator, researcher and expert spokesperson, Dr. Pizzorno is founding president of Bastyr University, America’s largest and most successful accredited institution of natural medicine. Licensed as a naturopathic physician in Washington State since 1975, he has been the recipient of numerous awards and honors for his academic, professional and public affairs leadership. Dr. Pizzorno is the author of Total Wellness and co-author of the internationally acclaimed physician’s reference Textbook of Natural Medicine. Among his many affiliations, Dr. Pizzorno serves as a board member for the Institute for Functional Medicine and is a contributor to developing the Functional Medicine model.

Tune in this Sunday from 10-11am on 1500 AM (WFED) or listen live on the web.

Last week’s show was on Dr. Susan Blum’s new book, The Immune System Recovery Plan: A Doctor’s 4-Step Program to Treat Autoimmune Disease. Click to Listen.

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Guest Blog by Dr. Mark Hyman: 10 Reasons Why Summer is THE Season for Eating Well

August 21st, 2013 by Village Green Admin

There are so many reasons why I love the summertime: the green grass and warm sunshine, longer days and warmer evenings, more time to savor all the beauty of the outdoors. But the best part by far is the amazing abundance of healthy, fresh, whole foods everywhere you look. In celebration of the richness of the season, I’ve put together my top 10 reasons why there’s no better time to eat well.

1. Food is Fresh, Available, and Affordable

It’s easy to eat fresh, locally grown food when fruits and vegetables are as abundant and available as they are during the summer months. And when food is more available, it’s more affordable, too, since choosing local produce cuts the cost of shipping food from some far-off place.  Continue reading “Guest Blog by Dr. Mark Hyman: 10 Reasons Why Summer is THE Season for Eating Well”

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Clean Out Your Cabinets, Lose Weight: How Your Environment Can Be Your Best Defense Against Overeating

August 20th, 2013 by Debi Silber, The Mojo Coach

You’ve heard it before: make eating right a no-brainer. Keep junk food out of the house and fill your kitchen with easy-to-eat healthy options. But it’s very tempting to keep just a few favorite snacks on hand. You know how to manage your cravings, right? You can eat just one, right? Perhaps not. Recent research published in the journal PLOS ONE shows that overindulging may be in your genes. But even if you are predisposed to overeating, you can do something about it!

In the study conducted by Professor Lesley Campbell, Director of Diabetes Services at St. Vincent’s Hospital and Dr. Arthur Jenkins from the University of Wollongong, data from 300 healthy individuals with a family history of type 2 diabetes –  the type associated with high sugar, high fat diets –  was evaluated. Researchers found that many different defects in overweight and obesity genes were at play in these individuals. And these defects account for about 95% of issues with excessive weight gain.  Continue reading “Clean Out Your Cabinets, Lose Weight: How Your Environment Can Be Your Best Defense Against Overeating”

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Big Diet Data is Coming… Will You Listen?

August 19th, 2013 by Jared Rice

Have you ever kept a diet diary, writing down in detail every morsel of food you eat? What about an exercise log, tracking your workouts and fitness progress?

These methods have been used as assessment and diagnostic tools for years by nutritionists and trainers. In addition to being valuable for professionals, food and exercise logging can be a great way to raise personal awareness of your own habits, identifying how frequently you actually get outside for a run, or just how many cookies you consume over an entire day of having just one here and there.

The world of technology and apps has revolutionized this traditionally tedious process. Continue reading “Big Diet Data is Coming… Will You Listen?”

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Don’t Miss This Nutrition Resource

August 5th, 2013 by Jared Rice

GregerNo question the Village Green blog, the website, the weekly radio show and the friendly, helpful staff in the store make up a reliable and well-rounded resource for all things related to health, nutrition and natural supplements. But with the endless sea of information that is the World Wide Web, there is always someplace new (or old) worth checking out to learn something.

This week I want to share one of these places. At NutritionFacts.org (I know, how did I not find it sooner?) Dr. Michael Greger brings us easy-to-understand translations of key nutrition research in the form of short, engaging video segments. Nearly 1,000 videos span an archive of over 1,600 health topics from dark chocolate to vaccinations.  Continue reading “Don’t Miss This Nutrition Resource”

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Our Bloggers

  • Paula Gallagher
    Paula Gallagher
    Paula is a highly qualified and experienced nutrition counselor on the staff at Village Green.
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  • Margo Gladding
    Margo Gladding
    Margo's impressive knowledge base is the result of a unique blend of educational and professional experience.
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  • Dr. Neal Barnard
    Dr. Neal Barnard
    Dr. Barnard leads programs advocating for preventive medicine, good nutrition, and higher ethical standards in research.
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  • Joseph Pizzorno
    Dr. Joseph Pizzorno
    Dr. Joseph Pizzorno, ND is a pioneer of integrative medicine and a leading authority on science-based natural medicine.
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  • Debi Silber
    Debi Silber
    Debi is a registered dietitian with a master’s degree in nutrition, a personal trainer, and whole health coach.
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  • Teri Cochrane
    Teri Cochrane
    Teri is a is a Certified Coach Practitioner with extensive certifications and experience in holistic medicinal practices.
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    Dr. Rav Ivker
    Dr. Rav Ivker is a holistic family physician, health educator, and best-selling author.
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  • Susan Levin
    Susan Levin
    Susan writes about the connection between plant-based diets and a reduced risk of chronic diseases.
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    Dr. Rob Brown
    Dr. Brown's blended perspective of healthcare includes a deeply rooted passion for wellness and spiritual exploration.
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