Does Carb Timing Matter?

Readers always want to know the “right” way to incorporate carbs. Which carb sources? How many? When? How often? I’ve written about these topics many times, but the questions keep on coming. There's a lot of individuality in play, but I'll explain the logic behind different strategies and encourage you to experiment. As with so many things, it might take time to discover which strategies work best for you.

Everything You Need to Know About Fats

When I switched from a high-carb, low-fat diet and started to eat healthy fat as a nutrient, my health rapidly transformed. As important as fat is to your body, the fact remains that not all fats are created equal. A few fats, including but not limited to trans fats, deserve every bit of disparagement they get and then some. But many types of fats are beneficial, and we’d like to put in a good word for them. Here, we’ll go through good fats, harmful fats, and how to eat more of the best kinds of fats. At the end of this article, I’ve included a video explaining how to get more healthy fats and why you would want to in the first place.

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Ask a Health Coach: Why We Crave Sugar, and Loving Your Body As-Is

In this week’s edition of Ask a Health Coach, Erin Power answers more of your questions about strategies on the best way to go Primal, the real reasons we crave sugar (and what to do about it), and what happens when we all go back to work and have to wear real clothes. Got more questions? Keep them coming on the MDA Facebook page or in the comments below.

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Guide to Sun Exposure and Sunscreen

This article sheds light on sun exposure from all angles. I get into why we need sun exposure, and how to get max benefit from it. I’m going to tell you how to make it safe, how to avoid sun damage, and the best time of day to get outside. I’ll discuss too much sun and too little. I’ll give you safe ways to block the sun and reveal the unsafe ways to avoid it.

Refreshing Strawberry and Watermelon Salad with Balsamic and Mint

Soft, sun-sweetened fresh strawberries. Snappy, lightly bitter and palette-cleansing cucumber. Bright, fresh mint. That's summer in a bowl.

And, it couldn't be easier. Three minutes of slicing, and your al fresco treat is ready for a drizzle of Balsamic goodness.

Ingredients

16 large sliced strawberries
Sliced 1/2 English cucumber, sliced into half moons
4 cups watermelon, diced with seeds removed
1/3 cup fresh mint leaves, torn
2 tablespoons Primal Kitchen® Balsamic Vinaigrette and Marinade
1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)

Directions

Arrange your strawberries, cucumber, and mint on a large plate. You'll want to reach for the most brightly colored plate you own for this. Drizzle with the Balsamic Vinaigrette, and sprinkle with feta if desired. Find a sunny spot, and enjoy!

Context Always Matters, with Amy Berger

Today we are excited to welcome Amy Berger to Health Coach Radio. Amy is the founder of Tuit Nutrition. She holds a Master's degree in Human Nutrition from the University of Bridgeport and is also a Certified Nutrition Specialist. Her areas of specialty include using low carb and ketogenic diets as nutritional therapies for Type I and Type II diabetes, obesity, PCOS, migraines, acid reflux, cardiovascular disease, and neurological and neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Multiple Sclerosis and Epilepsy. She has been an entrepreneur and leader doing exciting things in the nutrition coaching business longer than most and we were super excited to chat her up. Amy has now authored two books, The Alzheimer’s Antidote, and the newly released Stall Slayer. During this episode we dive into lots of interesting topics with Amy, including why content and nuance ALWAYS matter, how she found her voice, cognitive health and decline, and much more. Enjoy and remember to leave us a 5-star rating on your favorite podcast listening platform!

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