Radio Naturopath Episode 346: How to Digest Your Beans and Veggies; Low FODMAPs

Since it's spring and we're all trying to eat a little healthier and get more produce in, I talked about how to make it easier to do that. Not everyone digests beans and vegetables well, but there may be some things you can do short of not eating them at all! We talk about easing into it, soaking, slow-cooking, and sprouting beans, and which foods to avoid or eat if you have trouble with FODMAPs, fermentable carbohydrates. Hopefully this advice will help people to eat their fruits and veggies more!

Radio Naturopath Episode 322: Nuts, Collagen, Arthritis and Nutrition

This week, I had a question from a listener about whether it's better to soak nuts before eating. The answer: Ideally, yes, but it's better to eat un-soaked nuts than not at all, unless you have a sensitivity to them. I don't like to make it harder for patients to eat healthy foods if they're in the habit of eating a lot of processed foods. Once they're eating a good complement of healthy foods, then we can discuss whether it's a good idea to soak, sprout, or ferment nuts. For some people, that would be a deal breaker because of the extra time and effort!

I also have been frequently asked whether it's useful to take collagen supplements, and we discuss. For some people it can be very helpful! We distinguish between collagen and general protein supplements. Because collagen is so helpful for joint pain and arthritis, we discuss nutrition to reduce and help arthritis pain.

Radio Naturopath Episode 173: First Do No Harm, Sacha Inchi Helps You Lose Weight, Everyday Supplements, Sprouting is Good For You

Today in the Basic Principles department, we talked about First Do No Harm, using the least harmful and invasive thing possible to help with healing. Then we moved on to the MYRIAD benefits of the Sacha Inchi seed, the Peruvian Peanut! Omega 3's, complete protein, lots of fiber, you can't beat it! Great for VEGANS! I also answered the perennial question, Should I take a supplement if I'm healthy? The answer, of course, is MAYBE. Plus, why it's good to sprout, or just to eat sprouted grains, nuts, beans and seeds!