I understand that the thought of eating an Italian meal conjures up the images of having pasta, pizza and wine. And while that is true, it’s not the kind of Italian superfood that will help you to stave off viruses, improve your immune system and help your heart. So what is this Italian Superfood? Garlic. […]
Grass-Fed – Why now more than ever for the immune system. There has been much progress among protein powders that I have witnessed over the past 27-years, and all for the good. After all, the word Protein translates in Greek to – Prime or First Importance. Therefore, it is important to make protein as good as […]
With many people either having gained weight during COVID or just maintaining higher weight/fat than they desire, I wanted to re-share my 21 Best Keto Foods. Now, I don’t teach Keto. It’s too difficult and unnecessary. Furthermore, anyone who tells me they are starting Keto, usually tells me they have quit Keto within a few weeks. There […]
Is your sleep too good? Are you sick of waking up each morning too well rested? I haven’t heard that too often over the past 26-years. In fact, it’s usually the opposite. “Dr. Derek, I feel chronically tired. I feel run down. I feel like I’m not getting restful sleep.” And so on…. You may have […]
48-hour Rule I might use this rule more than all others. Here’s the deal: Clients mention to me that they sometimes ‘struggle’ with their diets. Struggle is code word for eating poorly for an extended period of time. Especially regarding carbs (simple and complex sugars) Sweets Pasta Ice cream Cereal Alcohol Bread Crackers/Pretzels Pizza My clients know […]
What are your goals? Lose weight? Become fit and healthy? Reduce and/or eliminate medications? Alleviate pain? Live the life with the energy that you want? All of the above? While there is no one cure for results, there is one common theme – “Routine” For some, that word sounds boring and painful. But it doesn’t have to be. Brushing your teeth is […]