by Dr. Nicole DiNezza | Apr 11, 2015 | Nutrition
It seems like everywhere you look there’s a new gluten free item on the supermarket shelf, a restaurant with a gluten free menu, or a friend “going gluten free”. But what’s all the fuss over this one little molecule? And why is it becoming...
by Dr. Nicole DiNezza | Mar 17, 2015 | Nutrition
As many of you are well aware, the paleo diet is very near and dear to my heart. I’m not a hard-core paleo person, however, and tend to advocate a similar approach to Chris Kresser. I think that there is much to be learned from the paleo world, and the paleo...
by Dr. Nicole DiNezza | Mar 2, 2015 | Nutrition
Ah, protein shakes. For some reason or another, you have fooled us for years into thinking you are healthy. Brava, protein shake. Brava. So here’s the thing: It would be super easy for me to get up on my soap box and tell you that you...
by Dr. Nicole DiNezza | Feb 10, 2015 | About me, Finding a doctor, Functional Medicine, Nutrition
Don’t get me wrong, I think that functional medicine is well worth the money and may actually save you money. However, that doesn’t negate the fact that the ability or inability to pay is a big factor in whether or not people come to see...
by Dr. Nicole DiNezza | Dec 31, 2014 | Nutrition
‘Tis the time of year for weight loss challenges, detoxes, cleanses, and other health challenges and I am no exception. I have signed myself and my husband up for Diane Sanfilippo’s 21-Day Sugar Detox Program to help us kick sugar and carb...
by Dr. Nicole DiNezza | Oct 8, 2014 | Nutrition
Casein is one of the two main proteins found in milk (the other being whey). While whey is often touted for it’s health benefits and used as a supplement, casein has become famous in quite the opposite way: as a supposed cancer-causative agent and...