Menopause and Gut Health: What Every Woman Needs to Know
Menopause is a natural milestone that marks the end of the reproductive years. But let’s be honest—it’s not always a smooth ride. From hot flashes and sleep issues to mood swings and weight changes, menopause can bring a host of challenges. What many women don’t realize is that menopause also has a surprising impact on […]
Easy Creamy Hummus Recipe
Creamy hummus is my favorite go-to snack with veggies! I also use it as a spread in my egg white wraps instead of mayonnaise or mustard for an extra hit of protein and fiber. Hummus is an ancient Middle Eastern recipe made from pureed chickpeas. It usually contains additional flavoring agents — typically tahini, lemon […]
The 5 Best (and Worst) Sweeteners You Can Eat
Let’s face it: Sweeteners aren’t great for your health. They stimulate your appetite, encourage your sweet tooth and pack on the pounds while also placing you at risk for obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease and fatty liver. But, we’re all human and cutting all sweeteners tomorrow isn’t realistic. Let’s rank the best and worst […]
Want to Screen for Diabetes Risk?
Want to screen for diabetes risk? With so many people living with diabetes, the term is used so often that we either think that we will never get this, or that if we do there are many medications that will keep it under control. But what we can’t picture are all the risks – blindness, […]
The Worst Food Ingredient for Your Immune System
When it comes to your immune system, what you eat matters. Can you guess which ingredient is most detrimental to your immune health ? The Worst Food Ingredient for Your Immune System Refined and processed sugar. Why? It creates a chronic low-grade inflammation state, which stresses the body’s innate immune system and makes it slower […]
How To Read A Food Label
A common question wellness seekers ask is about how to read a food label. In this podcast episode Dr Karen Wolfe breaks down the important features to pay attention to in a label before you choose to buy it. She also gives examples of foods and their labels. How To Read A Food Label– […]
How to Stop Sugar Cravings
How to Stop Sugar Cravings is what people ask me the most about. So many of us have sugar cravings that can feel uncontrollable! In this podcast I share that it is not about willpower.. it’s about biochemistry. You can change your internal pharmacy with lifestyle shifts. This episode is about action and relief ! […]
Biomarkers for Your Brain Health
Biomarkers for your brain health podcast is focused on being able to assess your likelihood for cognitive decline before it happens. In this podcast Dr Karen discusses biomarkers for you to assess your cognitive health What Are Some Biomarkers for Brain Health? High-sensitivity C-reactive Protein (Hs-CRP) A high level of CRP in the blood is […]
5 Foods to Avoid for Mental Health
5 Foods to Avoid for Mental Health is shining a light on how to protect your mental health with food. This is PART 3 in my series on mental health and your gut. There are foods that are good for the brain and foods that are bad for the brain. 5 Foods to Avoid for […]