Book Review: Fat for Fuel

Dr. Mercola’s mitochondrial metabolic therapy program prescribes a high-fat, adequate protein, low carbohydrate diet built on eating the highest quality foods available. While the diet is not complicated, the implementation of it—if you follow all instructions and recommendations—is quite complex. Admittedly a very science-heavy book, Dr. Mercola recommends seeking the advice of a nutritionist to address any challenges one may be facing. This is great! I recommend this too!

A nutritionist can troubleshoot issues by asking questions about what is working, what is not, assessing a food journal, reviewing glucose readings, and then making customized recommendations to support your journey. Check out my review of Fat for Fuel: A Revolutionary Diet to Combat Cancer, Boost Brain Power, and Increase Your Energy.

Mercola, J., MD. (2017). Fat for fuel: A revolutionary diet to combat cancer, boost brain power, and increase your energy. New York: Hay House, Inc.

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Certified Nutrition Specialist!

While it has been "official" since April 3, 2018...it is nice to finally have it in my hands! Now, just waiting for the District of Columbia licensing to come in the mail.

4 Apps for Gluten Free

Navigating the world while on a gluten-free diet can be challenging; however, there are some great apps available to make it a lot less stressful. This article, Top 4 Apps to Navigate Gluten Free, reviews four of the most helpful apps--in order of must-have to may-want-to-try.

For more information on thriving while living with celiac disease and/or a gluten-free lifestyle, check out my other articles in the series: Do I Have Celiac Disease?, 3 Steps to a Gluten-Free Kitchen, and Eating Out Gluten Free. 

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Eating Out Gluten Free

Being able to eat outside of your own kitchen can be worrisome for those with celiac disease (CD) or non-celiac gluten sensitivity.

If you have CD or are choosing to live gluten free, this article, "Eating Out Gluten Free," gives you peace of mind. You’ll learn strategies to eat at any restaurant, examples of cuisines and safe bets, and how to manage eating in someone else’s kitchen.

This article is part three in a series of four articles on CD, providing practical steps to thrive while living gluten free. For more information, check out the other articles in the series: Do I Have Celiac Disease? and 3 Steps to a Gluten-Free Kitchen.

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Do I Have Celiac Disease?

The results came back--actually in November--and I was diagnosed officially with celiac disease. Bummer. The good news, however, is that I have been able to use this to become more informed as a nutritionist and to earn clinical nutrition hours.

Check out my first guest post, Do I Have Celiac Disease?