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Journal of Clinical Nutrition, University of Kansas researchers reported
that pregnant women who take supplemental DHA have children with
a higher fat-free body mass at 5 years of age.
The study followed 154 pregnant women between March 2006
and September 2009. Half were given 600 mg of DHA daily, and half
a placebo. Five years later, researchers found that the children whose
mothers took the DHA supplement had an average of 1.3 pounds more
fat-free mass at age 5 compared with the placebo group, while both
groups had a similar amount of body fat.
Pregnant women who need more DHA in their diets don’t have to
look far, says Susan Carlson, PhD, one of the study’s coauthors. “There
are currently many prenatal supplements with DHA. They also can
increase their intake of oily fish like salmon and tuna.” 

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A long-term study published in the journal
YOUNGER Neurology in March found that high cardio-
vascular fitness in midlife is associated with
a significantly decreased risk of dementia
later in life.
Researchers analyzed a sample of 191
Swedish women in 1968, then again in 1974,
1980, 1992, 2000, 2005, and 2009. Over the
course of the 41-year analysis, women judged
as having high cardiovascular fitness were 88%
less likely to develop dementia than women
with moderate cardiovascular fitness. High
fitness also delayed age at dementia onset by
9.5 years compared to medium fitness.
“Among Swedish women, a high cardio-
vascular fitness in midlife was associated with
a decreased risk of subsequent dementia.
Promotion of a high cardiovascular fitness may
be included in strategies to mitigate or prevent
dementia,” the researchers concluded.

CAN VITAMIN D HELP PSORIASIS?

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to treat psoriasis, but can supplemental D also be effective? That’s the question
asked by Michelle Ingram, PhD, at Massey University in New Zealand.
The study was intended to determine whether vitamin D supplements were
more effective than placebo at easing psoriasis symptoms among 101 participants.
The main findings of the study were inconclusive due to an unexpected increase
in vitamin D levels in the placebo group, possibly due to sunlight. However, Ingram
says, further analysis showed strong evidence of a link between higher levels of
vitamin D and less severe psoriasis.
“Interestingly, this relationship was only found in about two-thirds of our
participants,” says Ingram, “suggesting that vitamin D may be beneficial for
some people with psoriasis, yet make no difference for others. Understanding
the variability of response to psoriasis treatments in general is a long-term
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Back To
The Roots
This rapidly growing startup
is changing the way people
view their relationship
with food ///By Neil Zevnik
It all started with a random factoid in a
business ethics class at the University
of California, Berkeley: Mushrooms can
be grown in coffee grounds. Then came
buckets of coffee grounds with mush-
rooms sprouting wildly, cluttering up a
frat house kitchen during Spring Break.
Soon thereafter those mushrooms were
on the menu at Alice Waters’ legendary
restaurant Chez Panisse.
Fast-forward to today, and the result
is Back To The Roots, a wildly successful
start-up that aims to change the way
the next generation views and experi-
ences its relationship to everyday foods.
Founded by two eager and dedicated
Berkeley grads, this company is introduc-
ing families to the sources of their food
and providing a template for healthier
eating, especially in underserved and
low-income communities.
Like so many of the progressive
companies created by millennials that
are springing up across the social and
economic landscape, this one is fueled
by creativity and powered by passion.
Chasing the almighty dollar without
web exclusive!
Visit betternutrition.com for a
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featuring Back To The Roots
Biodynamic Cinnamon Flakes.
Neil Zevnik is a private chef in Los Angeles who tends to the culinary needs of the rich and famous; blogs about food, nutrition, and the environment for The Huffington Post; and
volunteers with marine mammal rescue whenever he can. Learn more at neilzevnik.com.
18 • MAY 2018
It was a offhanded comment about growing mushrooms in coffee grounds that altered Berkeley
grads Nikhil Arora and Alejandro Velez career paths—and lives.
conscience or concern has become passé;
chasing down values with an emphasis
on workable models is the new norm.
The Passion
Meet Alejandro Velez and Nikhil Arora, who
turned away from Wall Street and focused
on Main Street instead. Individually
intrigued by that random coffee grounds
minutia tossed out by their professor, they
joined forces to experiment. One thing led
to another, and suddenly they were tossing
their lucrative finance-sector job offers
out the window and nurturing fungi.
They discovered that people were
fascinated with the process and wanted
to participate. Thus was born the notion
that you didn’t need to have access to a
“back 40” to teach your kids how stuff
grows—you could do it on a windowsill,
or a kitchen table, or, better
still, in a classroom. Thus was
born the Mushroom Kit, and
Garden in a Can, followed
by a Water Garden that
incorporates a home for fish,
and a Kitchen Herb Garden.
“Gardening is magic,” says
Nikhil. “We want to inspire
every family to experience
the magic of growing food.”
Spurred on by its initial
success, the company’s mission expanded
into providing simple foods with
complete transparency throughout the
process. How about breakfast cereals
with three straightforward ingredients?
In environmentally friendly packaging,
of course.
The goal was to get their products
into stores all over the country, so that
kids across the social spectrum can
connect to their food in a fun way, learn
about where it all comes from, and get a
healthy meal in the bargain. Done, and
done. From Costco to Whole Foods, from
Home Depot and Target to New York
City public school cafeterias, Back To
The Roots is making a difference.
Alex says it best: “It takes a village
to raise a child, and it takes a village
to raise a business. The thousands of
photos we receive of families—it’s
awesome to see the tangible impact
these products can have, and the spark
of curiosity they can light in a child’s eye!”
As a B-Corp certified company, “Back
To The Roots” is a perfect example of
the new consciousness and conscience
emerging in the marketplace. It all
starts small and grows. The plants, the
products, the ideas, the movement. And
we all know about the little acorn and
the great oak tree, right?
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In the Spotlight:
Torrey DeVitto
A holistic approach to nutrition and wellness keeps
this TV doctor in peak health ///By Chris Mann
Working long hours in a hospital can be
taxing—even in TV land. But Chicago
Med star Torrey DeVitto stays healthy and
energized for her role as ER doctor Natalie
Manning by employing a holistic approach
to nutrition and wellness. And whether
she’s staying true to her decade-long
convictions as a vegetarian, achieving calm
by cutting coffee, or using spiritual work
to tap into the mind-body connection, the
actress keeps finding new ways to nourish
and center herself for the long haul.
In terms of protein, how do you stay
energized during long hours on set
with a plant-based diet?
Everybody asks me that, but some of our
biggest mammals, gorillas and elephants,
are vegan. I’m constantly eating quinoa,
chickpeas—all those plant things that have
protein in them. I also love Vega protein
powder and thinkThin and Vega protein
bars. And there’s a vegan bar called No
Cow that’s delicious. I always have some
sort of snack on me, which is key.
That is some ER-worthy readiness!
One of my costars went vegan for about
a month. For him, it just became a little
difficult having to prep his meals before
coming to set every day, but in the month
he did it, he was like, ‘I do definitely have
so much more energy.’ And I don’t drink
caffeine or coffee, so maybe that’s a
change in my diet that sustains me too.
How has eliminating caffeine been
a game changer for you?
I love having a big thermos of hot water
with lemon on me at all times now. It
Chris Mann is a celebrity wellness and fitness writer, natural health brand storyteller, entertainment author and journalist, and digital-content producer (ChrisMann.tv). Check out his blog, wellseeingtv.com.
20 • MAY 2018
Changing her eating habits
paved the way for her transform-
ational thinking. “I love being
a vegetarian,” says DeVitto, 33.
“I really feel like it’s a reflection
of my whole belief system. I try to
make everything that I put on my
body and in my body cruelty-free.
I do eat dairy, so I try to be conscious
about where it’s coming from.”
Her conscious living extends to
meditative exercises on set. “I have little
does something for me in the morning
that coffee didn’t. I've run rather anxious
in my whole system ever since I was a kid.
Once I stopped drinking caffeine—and
I was drinking about five cups of coffee
a day—I felt like a whole new person. I
couldn’t believe it. I feel like I wasted years
of my life, and I realize that caffeine was
exacerbating that anxiety so much. I drink
a lot more water now. And my favorite
(caffeine-free) tea is by Ron Teeguarden,
the Dragon Herbs guy. I drink his Spring
Dragon Longevity Tea occasionally with
honey and almond milk in it. I love it.
Does your holistic approach to health
include supplements?
I take a lot of vitamins and supplements.
I recently began doing acupuncture and
started taking a lot of Chinese herbs from
my acupuncturist. I love being able to
reach out to that when I’m feeling low or
feeling, like, oh, my stomach hurts. I
believe in medication—I know a lot of people
need medication, and I’m not denouncing
that at all. I have family members who are
on antidepressants, and I’m like, great, if
"I try to make everything
that I put on my body
and in my body cruelty-
free," says Chicago Med
star Torrey DeVitto
things that I’ve learned through my
energy healer, like little ways I stand in
the corner in between takes and just
take 30 seconds to do energy protection
or grounding (exercises),” DeVitto, a
licensed Reiki practitioner, says.
it works for you, awesome. So in no way
am I negating that or taking away from
that. But for me personally, I just know
being able to find that alternative that
I know is holistic boosts my spirit even
more and makes me feel really great.
What spiritual practices nourish your
mind and body?
Mornings I believe are super, super sacred,
and I do this book called A Course in
Miracles that I discovered when reading one
of (spiritual teacher) Marianne Williamson’s
books. And I work with this fantastic
energy healer named Janet Raftis. She’s
based in Atlanta, so we do a lot of remote
healing sessions over the phone. She PHOTOS: (FROM TOP) RYAN WEST; ELIZABETH SISSON/NBC
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sit and listen to them as many times as you
need. She has a lot of guided meditations
that I’m always listening to. She’s done a
ton of retreats that I go to. We do a lot of
intuitive coaching together. So she coaches
me on how to use the tools that she uses
on myself. I got certified with Reiki through
her, so I do it myself now, which has been
a complete game changer as well.
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sweetened naturally with honey, coconut
nectar, dates, and stevia, with no grains,
gluten, soy, or GMOs.

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Leaky gut, caused by a poor diet, antibiotics,
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than being eliminated by the digestive tract).
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digestion. Soothing DGL licorice, marshmallow,
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zinc L-carnosine (used to treat gastric ulcers)
and the antioxidant alpha lipoic acid.

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Gummies
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Vitamins Women’s Complete and Men’s
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vitamin B12, biotin, folic acid, and a bone
complex with vitamins D and K2. Key
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Magic Mushroom
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10 Benefits of
Turmeric and Curcumin
The popular curry spice and its active ingredient (curcumin) offer a wide array
of uses for health and wellness ///BY VERA TWEED
The spice that gives curry and mustard their bright yellow colors, turmeric has become squamous cell carcinoma. Many skincare
a leading herbal ingredient in supplements, drinks, and foods because it promises a mind- products contain turmeric or curcumin to
boggling array of health benefits. And the evidence from studies, with turmeric or its treat blemishes and soothe irritation. The
bioactive extract, curcumin, continues to grow. Although the way the herb works is not herb is also taken as a therapy for eczema
fully understood, it’s known to be an anti-inflammatory and antioxidant, reducing risk for and psoriasis by natural practitioners.
some cancers and enhancing many aspects of health. Here are a few of its documented uses:

 Improved Memory. For years, it’s

been suggested that eating lots of
turmeric is a reason why seniors in India
have much lower rates of Alzheimer’s
than Americans. Now, a study at the
University of California Los Angeles
may help to explain the link. Among
40 people ages 50–90, those who took
a curcumin supplement daily improved
their memory, according to standard

tests, by 28 percent after 18 months.
lowering triglycerides among people at
risk for heart disease. Levels of “good”
HDL cholesterol did not change. In ear-
lier animal research, curcumin somewhat
reversed enlarged hearts, reduced scar
tissue, and improved heart function.
Healthier Skin. Treating burns
and scalds with a topical curcumin
gel enhanced healing, reduced pain and
inflammation, and resulted in less or no
 Better Digestion. Turmeric is a
traditional remedy for indigestion,
and studies have found it can help heal
or prevent digestive disorders. British
researchers found that a turmeric extract,
taken daily for eight weeks, reduced
symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome.
In Japan, adding curcumin to prescription
medications for ulcerative colitis improved
results. Adding turmeric to food can also
reduce risk for bacterial stomach infections.

 A Stronger Heart. A review

of studies with a total of 649
patients, published in Nutrition Journal,
found that both turmeric and curcumin
supplements could enhance heart health
by reducing LDL (“bad”) cholesterol and
scarring, in a study at the David Geffen
School of Medicine in Los Angeles. In
animal research, both topical and oral
 Less Dry Eye. A review of animal,
lab, and human research, published
in the journal Planta Medica, found that
curcumin shows a protective effect taking curcumin supplements for a few
against the most weeks can help relieve discomfort from
common form of dry eye and other eye conditions, such
skin cancer, as allergic conjunctivitis, anterior uveitis,
Healthy Tip! glaucoma, maculopathy, and ischemic
and diabetic retinopathy. Researchers
If you have psoriasis,
eczema, or a similar type found that extracts designed to
of skin condition, consider improve absorption, such as BCM-
taking a turmeric 95 and Meriva, were some effective
supplement to reduce
flare-ups. forms of curcumin supplements.

 Seasonal Allergy Relief. A

study of 241 people with seasonal
allergies, published in the Annals of
Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, found
that curcumin significantly reduced
symptoms, when compared to a placebo.
Taken daily for two months, the supple-
ment reduced sneezing, mucus, and nasal
congestion, and improved breathing.

26 • MAY 2018
  Healthier Arteries. With age, Curcumin reduced inflammation and product
the ability of arteries to dilate improved the body’s ability to use insulin, PICKS Nature’s
Answer
deteriorates, increasing the odds of high which improves levels of blood sugar and Turmeric-3
blood pressure. A Japanese study of post- keeps diabetes at bay. Liquid
menopausal women, published in Nutri- New Chapter
tion Research, found that taking a daily
curcumin supplement for eight weeks
was as effective as doing aerobic exercise,
¡ Better Liver Function. Non-
alcoholic fatty liver disease is linked
to excess body fat and develops among 50–
Fermented Turmeric
Booster Powder

in terms of improving dilation of arteries. 90 percent of those who are obese. A study
of 87 people with the disease, published

  Less Diabetes. A study published

in Diabetes Care found that cur-
cumin supplements, taken daily for nine
in Drug Research, found that liver health
improved for 75 percent of those who
took daily curcumin supplements for eight
Youtheory
Turmeric

months, effectively prevented diabetes weeks. Among those taking a placebo,

from developing among people who improvement was seen in five percent. fen. And those with rheumatoid arthritis
were already at high risk for the disease. can also benefit. A study published in
In a group of 240 people diagnosed
with prediabetes, none of those taking
curcumin developed diabetes, compared
¢ Arthritis Pain Relief. Studies
with nearly 800 people have found
that curcumin relieves pain from osteoar-
the Journal of Medicinal Food found that
taking a curcumin supplement for three
months reduced pain, inflammation, and
to 16 percent of those taking a placebo. thritis, sometimes just as well as ibupro- medical markers of rheumatoid arthritis.
Contributing editor Vera Tweed has been researching and writing about supplements, holistic nutrition, fitness, and other aspects of healthy living since 1997. She is the author of
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asktheNATUROPATHICdoctor/ ANSWERS TO YOUR HE ALTH QUESTIONS

Anti-Allergy Foods Emily A. Kane, ND,

LAc, has a private
naturopathic practice
in Juneau, Alaska,
Eliminate the annoying symptoms of allergies where she lives with
her husband and
daughter. She is the
by focusing on histamine—and how to reduce author of two books
on natural health,
it with diet and supplements ///BY EMILY A. KANE, ND, LAc including Managing
Menopause Naturally.
Visit her online at
dremilykane.com.

:I read your column about how antihistamines medications like

Benadryl could dry my brain [search “Antihistamine Alternatives”
on betternutrition.com]. Not good! But I get seasonal runny nose
and itchy eyes, and it seems these symptoms are getting worse
every year. How can I break this cycle without harmful drugs?
—Tammy Lynn E., Rancho Cordova, Calif.

a: Almost all “allergies” present

their annoying symptoms
through the body’s immune-stimulating
histamine. Histamine resides mostly in
the basophils and mast cells (types of
white blood cells), but also works in the
stomach to help release gastric acid. It’s
an important neurotransmitter for sleep/
wake cycles, and it plays a role in both
memory and appetite.
Of course, most of us only know
histamine as the inflammatory agent
that causes seasonal allergy symptoms.
While these histamine-driven responses
are intended to protect the body against
irritants, a constantly running nose and
irritated eyes can put a damper on
the day, which is why antihistamines
have become so popular despite their
troublesome side effects.
Managing Histamine
Histamine levels in the body can become
elevated for a variety of reasons:
How can you determine if you have a
histamine problem? If something in this
article rings a bell, consider completely
eliminating high-histamine foods from
your diet for at least 30 days. Three months
is better. Common high-histamine foods
to be avoided include:
* Fermented alcoholic
beverages, especially
wine, champagne and beer
* Fermented foods (soy
sauce, sauerkraut, kefir,
yogurt, kombucha)
* Vinegar-containing foods
(pickles, mayonnaise, olives)
* Cured meats (bacon, salami,
pepperoni, hot dogs)
* Soured foods (sour cream,
sour milk, buttermilk,
soured bread)
* Dried fruit (apricots, prunes,
dates, figs, raisins)

1. Increased production occurs when

we are chronically exposed to irritants.
2. Increased exposure is inevitable when
we have a high-histamine diet.
3. We may not have enough diamine
oxidase (DAO), the enzyme that
deactivates histamine after it
has done its job. Genetics, GI
issues such as leaky gut, and
some medications can all cause
low DAO.

28 • MAY 2018
* Most citrus fruits * Fresh fruits (mango, pear, watermelon, they have virtually zero side effects.
* Aged cheese, including goat cheese apple, kiwi, cantaloupe, grapes) The “debris” of your body reacting to an
* Nuts (walnuts, cashews) * All fresh vegetables except tomatoes, irritant, as well as the irritant itself, are
* Some vegetables (avocados, eggplant, spinach, avocado, and eggplant readily broken down and readied for
spinach, and tomatoes) * Dairy substitutes (coconut milk, rice elimination with the help of enzymes.
* Smoked fish and certain species of fish milk, hemp milk, almond milk) And remember: enzymes aren’t just
(mackerel, mahi-mahi, tuna, anchovies, * Cooking oils (olive oil, coconut oil) to help you digest your food. Your entire
sardines) * Leafy herbs such as parsley, cilantro, immune system works enzymatically. The
oregano, dill, and thyme burden of plastic and packaged food in
The following foods not only contain * Herbal teas the modern world has taken a toll on our
histamine, but may induce the release of ability to produce adequate enzymes for
our own histamine from the mast cells Supplements & More for Allergies optimal health and digestion. So enzymes
and basophils: In addition to trying a low-histamine are universally helpful, and it’s hard to
diet for a few months, avoiding irritants go wrong with a product that contains
* Alcohol is the key to calming allergy symptoms— the basic groups of enzymes: protease, or
* Bananas unfortunately, that’s easier said than proteolytic enzymes (to digest protein),
* Chocolate done, unless you want to wear a mask all lipase (to digest fats), amylase (to digest
* Cow’s milk the time! starches), cellulase (to digest cellulose,
* Nuts Try to keep your home clean, especially a prevalent food fiber), and phytase (to
* Papaya the bedroom. Avoid synthetic bedding and digest phytic acid, the hard-to-digest part
* Pineapple sleepwear, which create electromagnetic of legumes and grains).
* Shellfish static, attracting particulate matter that For keeping the nasal passages free
* Strawberries will inevitably drift up your nose or of irritants, neti pots can be helpful—
* Tomatoes down your throat. A high-quality but they work better preventively than
* Wheat germ air filtration system—especially in the acutely. Once your nasal passages are
* Many artificial preservatives and dyes bedroom—is also a good investment. stuffed up, I prefer steam inhalation.
There are DAO supplements on Just put a few drops of essential oils and
And then there are some foods that the market, as well as excellent combo half a cup of hot water in a bowl. Place
block the DAO enzyme: products that contain enzymes to the bowl at a table where you can sit
break down protein, fats, sugars, and comfortably, draping a big towel over
* Alcohol fiber. Enzymes taken with food, at the your head, shoulders, and the bowl. Close
* Energy drinks beginning of a meal, can help your eyes and breathe deeply for several
* Black tea your body digest and minutes while the aromatic steam rises.
* Mate tea assimilate the nutrients. Peppermint, eucalyptus, thyme, and
* Green tea Enzymes taken on oregano are all good choices for this
Healthy Tip! an empty stomach method of decongestion. Frankincense
You might be thinking that Take enzyme supplements are my favorite (boswellia) is also a fantastic and
this doesn’t leave you with between meals to reduce anti-inflammatory fragrant medicinal plant that has been
inflammation and help your
much to eat, but freshness is body get rid of allergy- supplement, because used since antiquity as a decongestant,
key when you have histamine inducing irritants. anti-inflammatory, and antiseptic.
intolerance. Fresh-caught fish Supplements to help your body with
or meat that is degutted and histamine balance, as well as soothing
either frozen or cooked immedi- your mucous membranes, include
ately is fine. Fish or meat that has vitamin C and bioflavonoids. Make
been sitting around in a package sure your vitamin C product is
will likely exacerbate histamine sugar-free and buffered (usually with
intolerance. In addition, try these calcium and magnesium, to bring the
low-histamine foods: pH to 7, which allows for absorption).
Quercetin and turmeric are my favorite
* Eggs food-based bioflavonoids.
* Gluten-free grains such as rice Do you have a question for Dr. Kane? Email it to
and quinoa editorial@betternutrition.com with “Ask the ND” in
Pure peanut butter the subject line.
*
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OF
The experts share their wellness
wisdom—from essential supple-
ments to relaxation techniques
By Vera Tweed

S
trength isn’t a matter
of using brute force
or gritting your teeth.
Rather, as these five women
reveal, it’s a matter of following
your passion and working hard
to overcome challenges. They
generally eat clean, natural diets, avoiding
gluten or other problem triggers as appropriate,
and tailoring food, exercise, and supplement
regimens to their personal needs. And, they’re
all enhancing the lives of others while taking
care of themselves, a combination that continues
to build strength and happiness.

34 • MAY 2018
SECRETS
STRONG
WOMEN
LAURIE STEELSMITH, ND doctor and author of Growing Younger
Every Day and other books. And she’s
dedicated to helping patients unleash that
ability. “I love to see the huge transforma-
tions naturopathic medicine can bring
to people’s lives,” she says. “It is deeply
fulfilling.” But a health condition once
threatened her ability to function.
While in naturopathic medical
school, Steelsmith was diagnosed with
“Joyful exercise borderline lupus, a potentially crippling
autoimmune disorder. “As my condition
not only works out worsened, I was faced with the frightening
your physical body prospect of losing the use of my hands,”
but also contributes she recalls. But instead of giving up, she
focused on finding the root cause.
significantly to your Months of working with naturopathic
mental well-being.” physicians revealed underlying food
allergies and leaky-gut syndrome, and
treating these left her symptom-free.
“I believe that we’re all born with an “I knew then that I had found my life’s
inherent ability to create health and work, and that this unique form of medicine
wellness,” says Laurie Steelsmith, ND could dramatically change people’s everyday
(drsteelsmith.com), a leading naturopathic lives and relieve suffering in ways that
the mainstream allopathic, Western
medical model could not.”
Personal Favorites
HEALTHY FOOD: Green drinks
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY: Open-water swimming
in the ocean in big waves while listening
to my favorite music
WAY TO UNWIND: Iyengar yoga
Top Healthy Habits
k Exercise, exercise, and more exercise
k A centering meditation first thing
every morning
k Eating a healthy and varied diet
k Finding ways to laugh at bad situations
Supplements
“Everyone is unique,” says Steelsmith,
“so the supplements I take are specific to
my particular needs and not necessarily
recommended for everyone.” They include
reishi mushroom, zinc, vitamin D, chaste
tree berry, and fiber.
MAY 2018 • 35

JOY STEPHENSON-LAWS
“It’s very important
that as women, we
educate ourselves
about what nutrients
we may need to
adjust at different
periods in our lives.”
Nearly 30 years ago, Joy Stephenson-Laws
founded a law firm that specializes in
healthcare, and she continues to be its
managing partner. Over the years, she says,
“I saw firsthand how the lack of credible
and easy-to-understand health information
negatively affected lives, and I was
determined to do something about it.”
She became a health advocate, founding
two nonprofit organizations, The Bili
Project (thebiliproject.org) to fight bile
duct cancer, and Proactive Health Labs
(phlabs.org) to educate people about
health and provide nutritional testing.
She’s also the coauthor of Minerals—
The Forgotten Nutrient.
Along the way, a personal health
challenge helped fuel her mission. In
her early 40s, her doctor predicted that
even with a healthy diet and exercise,
she would inevitably need medications
to control menopausal symptoms such
as hot flashes, depression, difficulty sleeping,
weight gain, and water retention.
Not ready to accept such a fate,
Stephenson-Laws dove into research
and found that nutritional testing was
vital. For example, she learned that her
body couldn’t absorb vitamin C well
from food and most supplements, but
liposomal vitamin C solved the problem
36 • MAY 2018
and improved her energy, mood, sleep, but is also the mother of two and
and resistance to colds. And the doctor’s stepmother of five. How does she make
prediction never came true. “Being it all work? “It starts with prioritizing,
nutritionally balanced and performing proper planning, communication, and
some type of physical activity allowed being well organized,” she says. “My aim
me to skip the symptoms,” she says. is to balance family, clients, and time
for myself.”
Personal Favorites On her journey to
HEALTHY FOOD: Avocado Did You success, Facteau has
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY:
Playing golf and
Know? reinvented both
her personal and
walking the course Only men were allowed professional lives.
to enlist in Civil War
WAY TO UNWIND:
armies, but several
After being a traditional
Listening to music and wife and mother, she
playing with her four
hundred women joined
went through a divorce,
the fight, disguised
German Shepherds as men. went back to school,
and started a nutrition
Top Healthy Habits practice. “The transition from
k Avoiding processed foods and soda an independent, college-educated
k Getting enough exercise to maintain woman who chose to take a pause in
healthy muscle and keep body fat life and stay at home to raise children,
below 26 percent and to then re-enter the workforce, was
k Periodically testing nutrients and incredibly difficult,” she says. But she
keeping them balanced found the strength to follow her passion
k Drinking alkaline water and overcome adversity.
“Simply put, I enjoy helping people,”
Supplements she says. Starting a new business was
Based on nutritional test results: liposomal no easy feat but, she says, “The rewards
vitamin C, vitamin D, B complex, and have been tenfold.” And, she even found
magnesium. the time to remarry.
.
Personal Favorites
LARA FACTEAU HEALTHY FOOD: Raw cheese, raw nuts, raw
dairy, avocado, dark chocolate, red wine
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY: Tennis
WAY TO UNWIND: Sitting on the couch
with her husband while enjoying a glass
of pinot noir and reflecting on their day
and many blessings
Top Healthy Habits
k Prayer
“Find something that k Quarterly cleansing
you’re passionate k Working out at least 3 days a week
k Centering her routine around her
about and commit priorities
the time to do it.” k Spending time with friends and family
k Finding humor in all aspects of life
A nutritional therapist with specialized Supplements
training in homeopathy and digestive Occasional prebiotics, probiotics, and a
health, Lara Facteau not only runs Palo blend of omega-3, -6, and -9 fats.
Alto Nutrition (paloaltonutrition.com),

ADINA DIAZ
“Just because it’s
‘green’ doesn’t mean
it’s not glamorous.”
“I try to stay clean and natural, internally
and externally, as much as humanly
possible, because our body is our vehicle,”
says skincare guru Adina Diaz (natural-
feelingspa.com), whose passion is
enhancing natural beauty and wellbeing
for her clients with organic skin treat-
ments. “What we put on our body and in
our body is all connected,” she says. “It’s
all fuel for our skin, for our energy, and
for our mental health.” Products with “fra-
grance,” for example, can cause headaches
and other nasty side effects, whereas
organic makeup and skincare ingredients
can nourish and enhance health.
To stay on top of her game, Diaz has
learned not to let her work life take
over her whole life. “You’re no good
to anybody if you burn out,” she says.
Putting aside time to pamper yourself,
with a mask or bath with Epsom salts,
or getting a massage or mani-pedi, is an
important part of maintaining balance.
Diaz grew up with fresh herbs and
food from a garden, in a family that took
a holistic approach. Her grandmother
would use fresh aloe to treat a rash, and
as a child, she learned about caring for
the environment. Now, working with
organic ingredients, she says, “It’s all
circled back to my heritage.”
Personal Favorites
HEALTHY FOOD: Unsalted blue corn chips
with guacamole
38 • MAY 2018
SKINCARE INGREDIENT: Hyaluronic acid see in her practice. “The misery I see is
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY: Yoga and hiking profound,” she says. Embarking on an
WAY TO UNWIND: Having a good dinner expanded mission of enhancing not
and relaxing with friends just the physical health of
others, but bringing more
Top Healthy Did You enlightenment and
Habits Know? love to the world,
k Drinking home- In Victorian England, a leading she wrote a book,
made green military surgeon and war hero, Radiant Again
smoothies to Dr. James Barry, was really Margaret & Forever, and
maintain energy Bulkley in disguise, because medical
schools barred women when she
began lecturing
at work extensively.
k Yoga 4–5 times a enrolled in 1812. Dr. Barry’s true On a personal
week identity remained a secret level, Hall realized
k Tracking monthly until after her death at the that it’s vital to
cycles and adjusting age of 70. understand what
food to stay balanced brings you joy and to
do those things, and began
Supplements surrounding herself with like-minded
Echinacea, goldenseal, or vitamin C people, from spiritual leaders to workout
when exposed to people who are sick, buddies. And, she keeps her hormones
such as clients with a cold. balanced to youthful levels. For women
of child-bearing age, she emphasizes,
“Don’t take birth control pills; they
PRUDENCE HALL, MD disrupt hormone balance profoundly.”
.
Personal Favorites
HEALTHY FOOD: Brussels sprouts
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY: Yoga and weight
training
WAY TO UNWIND: Sitting in a massage
chair in front of a fire and listening
to ethereal music
“Women are light,
Top Healthy Habits
we’re hope, we’re k Spending close to an hour daily on
compassion.” physical exercise and meditation
k Intermittent fasting on four days
of the week
An integrative physician for nearly k Doing things that are emotionally
35 years and a pioneer in natural, nourishing
bioidentical hormone therapy, Prudence
Hall, MD (thehallcenter.com), has some Supplements
very simple advice: “Live your life to Customized bioidentical hormones,
the fullest—make your life matter, it’s vitamins C and D, melatonin and
precious—and if something doesn’t work, magnesium at night, and customized
don’t whine but work hard to fix it.” nutritional formulas as needed.
After helping many patients overcome
their health challenges, Hall ran into Contributing editor Vera Tweed has been researching and writing
about supplements, holistic nutrition, fitness, and other aspects of
a big one of her own: how to reach healthy living since 1997. She is the author of several books, including
Hormone Harmony: How to Balance Insulin, Cortisol, Thyroid, Estro-
and help more people than she can gen, Progesterone and Testosterone to Live Your Best Life.
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By Lisa Turner

he latest guide-
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you should eat
between 2½ and
6½ cups of vegetables
per day. That’s a lot of
veggies, and can be hard
to do—unless you start
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Frittata Muffins
Makes 12 Muffins
These simple, to-go frittata muffins include
leeks, mushrooms, asparagus, and tomatoes.
Make a big batch in advance, and freeze for
future use—just pop them in the microwave
for a fast, protein- and fiber-rich morning
meal on the go.

6 eggs
½ tsp. salt
½ tsp. pepper
4 oz. shredded fontina cheese
1 cup loosely packed chopped chard
1 small leek, thinly sliced crosswise
1 cup mushrooms, thinly sliced
1 cup sliced asparagus
4 oil-packed sundried tomatoes,
finely chopped

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Whisk together

eggs, salt, and pepper in medium bowl.
Stir in cheese, chard, leek, mushrooms,
asparagus, and tomatoes.
2. Spoon mixture into 12 lightly greased
muffin cups. Bake 20–22 minutes, until
just set. Let cool 5 minutes, remove
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completely and refrigerate or freeze.

Per muffin: 100 cal; 7g prot; 7g total fat (3g sat

fat); 4g carb; 105mg chol; 240mg sod; 1g fiber;
1g sugars

MAY 2018 • 43
 Root Vegetable Hash
Serves 6
Sweet potatoes, turnips, parsnips, purple potatoes, and kale
make this a hearty, fiber-rich morning meal. You can prep the
root vegetable base in advance, then sauté with precooked
breakfast sausage and shredded kale in the morning for a
five-minute breakfast.

1 small sweet potato, diced

1 medium turnip, diced
2 small parsnips, diced
3 small purple potatoes, diced
2 Tbs. olive oil, divided
1 lb. precooked turkey sausage or vegan sausage, sliced
2 cups loosely packed shredded kale
2 garlic cloves, minced, optional
4 oz. Asiago or other sharp cheese, grated

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. On large rimmed sheet pan,

toss sweet potatoes, turnip, parsnips, and potatoes with
1 Tbs. olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, and roast
25 minutes, stirring once or twice, until just tender.
2. Heat remaining olive oil in large skillet, and sauté sausage,
kale, and garlic, if using, until kale is wilted. Stir in cooked
root vegetables, transfer to individual serving dishes,
sprinkle with cheese, and serve immediately.

Per serving: 380 cal; 26g prot; 19g total fat (4.5g sat fat); 28g carb;
85mg chol; 730mg sod; 5g fiber; 4g sugars

Ginger-Beet Smoothie
Serves 4
Beets, spinach, celery, fennel, and cucumber are whirled into a bright,
nutrient-packed smoothie that can be made the night before, then shaken
up before serving. Steamed beets add a creamier texture, but you can grate
raw beets for faster prep. Or swap in leftover cooked sweet potatoes or
winter squash.

1 large red beet, cooked (or raw and grated)

1 cup loosely packed baby spinach leaves
1 medium stalk celery
1 small fennel bulb, cored and chopped
½ large cucumber, peeled and seeded
1 1-inch piece peeled and chopped ginger root
1½ cups vanilla almond milk

1. In a high-powered blender, combine beets, spinach, celery, fennel,

cucumber, ginger, and almond milk. Purée until smooth and creamy,
adding more almond milk as needed to thin to desired consistency.
2. Serve immediately, or transfer to quart jar with tight-fitting lid, and store
overnight. Shake well before serving.

Per serving: 60 cal; 2g prot; 1g total fat (0g sat fat); 11g carb; 0mg chol; 110mg sod;
3g fiber; 5g sugars

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Toast WITH VEGGIES
Serves 4
Avocado and green peas are Here's a quick and easy way to sneak
whirled with chickpeas for in a serving (or more) of fruits and
a bright, lemony hummus. vegetables—add one of these nutrient-
Make it the night before, dense powders to a morning smoothie
then spread on toast with or bowl of oatmeal.
yellow peppers, arugula,
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Sulforaphane, Beta carotene, Vitamin K, Vitamin C Anthocyanins Lutein, a yellow Potassium,

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found in broccoli, found in carrots, helps blood clot in bell peppers, in red cabbage, corn, leeks, spinach, beets,
cabbage, and sweet potatoes, and is important broccoli, kale, and red onions, purple summer squash, and other
other cruciferous winter squash, for heart health other vegetables. potatoes, and and leafy greens, vegetables, is
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 WAYS TO
SAVE YOUR
BONES Reduce the
threat of
osteoporosis,
B
y the time you’re 30 years old, you’ve achieved your
peak bone mass for life. Once you reach 50, the body’s
bone-rebuilding process slows, and you begin to lose
bone mass. Add to this a loss in estrogen after menopause,
brittle bones, and your bones are seriously at risk later in life. The good
and possible news? These six strategies can help save your bones and
keep your skeleton strong.
fractures with
these simple
bone-building Do Calcium Right properly utilize calcium. Magnesium
habits It’s the primary mineral found in bones,
and it’s critical to bone structure and
is especially important. It converts
vitamin D into an active form that helps
by Lisa Turner strength. The problem is absorption: if calcium absorption, and excess calcium
you eat (or take) too much calcium at with too little magnesium may contribute
once, your body will actually absorb less. to osteoporosis and calcification of the
So focus on eating smaller amounts at arteries, leading to heart attack and
each meal—less than 500 mg per serving cardiovascular disease. And try to
is ideal, for a total of 1,000–1,200 mg a day. get most of your calcium from foods.
That’s the equivalent of a glass of milk, a A recent study found that people who
cup of cooked collards, a small container took calcium supplements had a 22
of yogurt, and one serving of beans. percent greater risk of heart disease.
Also remember that calcium alone If you take supplements, avoid those
isn’t enough. You need vitamin D, zinc, made with calcium carbonate, which is
and other minerals to help your body a poorly absorbed form of the mineral.

48 • MAY 2018
MAY 2018 • 49
 Stress Your Bones
It sounds counterintuitive, but the
bones respond to impact by getting
denser and stronger. Running, jogging,
tennis, or jumping rope are good
choices; or just jump in place 10–20
times, twice a day. In one study, that
much jumping significantly increased
bone density.
If your knees don’t love to jump,
strength training is another great
choice. Studies show increases in bone
density, size, and strength, as well as
reductions in bone loss, in people who
do weight-bearing or resistance exercise.
Strength-training also increases muscle
mass, encourages weight loss, improves
coordination, and can reduce the risk of
falls and fractures.
Concentrate on Vitamin K
Kale, spinach, collards, chard, turnip
greens, and other dark leafy greens
are rich in vitamin K, which works in
concert with vitamin D and bone-building
minerals. Vitamin K also reduces the
risk of calcification when taking calcium
supplements—studies show that people
with higher intakes of vitamin K have
a 57 percent reduced risk of dying from
cardiovascular disease, and an 81 percent
reduction in fractures.
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Greens, vegetables, and fruits are rich
in other nutrients needed for bone
health, including calcium, magnesium,
potassium, and boron. One study found
that people who ate few plant foods had
an 88 percent higher rate of hip fracture,
compared with those who ate five servings
of fruits and vegetables per day.
In one study, people who ate broccoli,
cabbage, parsley, or other plants had less
bone breakdown. Onions are especially
protective: women who ate the most had
a 20 percent reduction in hip fractures.
Be Protein-Smart
Protein makes up about half the
volume of bones and provides their
structural matrix. But dietary protein
can be detrimental or beneficial to bones,
depending on the amount and type of
protein you eat, your calcium levels,
and the acid/base balance of your diet.
A few studies suggest that high-protein
diets can increase calcium excretion,
deplete calcium from bones, and increase
risk of osteoporosis. But most studies
show that low protein intake can hamper
calcium absorption and may impact bone
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fruits and vegetables, protein intake is
likely to be helpful, not harmful, to bones.
Watch Your Weight
When it comes to bone health, you
can be too thin. In general, low body
weight is the primary factor contributing
to reduced bone density and bone loss
in menopausal women—the group
most likely to suffer from osteoporosis.
Losing a large amount of weight, as well
as yo-yo dieting and repeatedly gaining
and losing weight, are especially
harmful to bone health. In one study,
bone lost during weight loss was not
regained, even if weight was regained.
People on super-low-calorie diets are
especially at risk—eating less than
1,000 calories per day can reduce bone
density, regardless of your weight.
Being too heavy isn’t good for bones
either. Obesity can reduce bone density
and volume, and the stress of excess
weight increases the risk of fractures.
Call on Collagen
In addition to calcium, magnesium,
and other supplements, adding collagen
to your diet may benefit bone health.
NeoCell
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Collagen bones. While most studies have examined
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studies show that it’s beneficial for bone
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If you eat meat, bone broth is one
of the most efficient dietary sources of
collagen. Gelatin, from grass-fed sources,
is another option—make fruit-based
Jello, gummies, or marshmallows for
collagen-rich snacks. If you don’t eat
meat, look for nutrients that support
collagen synthesis, most notably vitamin
C, biotin, silica, and amino acids (proline,
lysine, and glycine).
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Transforming Our
View of Fat
The little-known hormone leptin ignites fat burning
in many, says high-fat pioneer Kat James ///BY NICOLE BRECHKA
The idea that you can change your diet to
make your body burn fat as its primary
fuel is something I first heard about in
2002, when I was introduced to Kat
James and her then-radical dietary views.
Having endured a 12-year battle with
an eating disorder and near liver failure,
James began overhauling her diet. After
years of trial and error, she discovered a
sustainable way of eating that left her 10
dress sizes smaller, brightened her dark
moods, and freed her of food obsession.
Excited by her personal transformation,
James gave up a career as a celebrity
makeup artist to devote her life to sharing
what she’d discovered. After seven years
of helping others achieve the same kind
of biochemical “flip” she’d experienced,
James saw her theories validated by Ron
Rosedale, MD, one of the foremost experts
on the hormone leptin. Rosedale was
so impressed with James’s regimen and
outcomes that he directed an audience of
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diabetes doctors and their patients to follow
her protocol. Neurological, functional
medicine, fertility, and other clinics around
the world have since followed suit.
Today, with a tidal wave of science
validating James’s theories—and many
formerly fat-shy doctors, authors, and
bloggers jumping on the high-fat band-
wagon—we sat down with the woman
who’s been called the “Jane Goodall of
leptin.” We talked about her revolutionary
ideas and her 27-year track record of
helping people lose weight and regain
their health by harnessing the power
of this key fat-burning hormone.
How do people
become “fat-burners”?
First, we should define “fat-burner,”
because that definition is as varied as
the guidelines for achieving it. Nature’s
most efficient fat-burning state requires
the optimal function of leptin, which also
James, 52,
started her
dramatic self-
transformation
in 1990. Since
then, she’s led
88 retreats and
has become
known as the
“Jane Goodall
of leptin.”
affects every other hormonal, neurological,
inflammatory, digestive, and immune
process in the body. So, merely having
the ability to burn off some fat sometimes—
or even to get fit and muscular, if you
work really hard at it—doesn’t make you
a fat-burner. In fact, it all but guarantees
that you’re a sugar-burner.
So how do you know if you’re
a fat-burner?
When you regain leptin sensitivity,
you will experience a pronounced
drop in appetite, clearing of brain fog,
deeper sleep, unusual calmness with
even energy (no more energy dips), loss
of excess fluid related to inflammation,
digestive correction, improvement or
resolution of other health issues,
and speedy fat loss and muscle
gain, independent of exercise.
With so many dietary
guidelines out there now,
do you see contradictions
in what you’ve observed
to be effective at achieving
fat-burner status? 
Yes. The science supporting high-fat,
low-carb diets is generally well covered
in most books on the subject. But the
practical application for the long-term is a
true frontier that can’t easily be studied. It
has taken me nearly 30 years of on-site
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work with people during their entire
transition to gradually develop strategies
for a successful, long-term lifestyle, not
just initial results.
It’s important to understand that the
threshold at which a true, leptin-sensitive
fat-burning state is achieved differs from
person to person, based on heredity,
health, and dietary history. I haven’t seen
any guidelines out there that identify
what I see as “deal-breaker” ingredients
that, in my experience, cause setbacks
in those with metabolic or food-craving
challenges. These include nut milks, nut
flours, and nut butters, certain protein
powders, alcohol, alcohol-based flavorings
and tinctures, certain fruits and vegetables,
tomato sauce, coffee, certain bacon and
sausage brands, and much more.
But equally destructive to the leptin-
conscious fat-burning goal are the con-
sequences of fasting and “carb-cycling”
regimens, which have proved disastrous
for virtually all of my clients who tried
them. One could make strong arguments
that they hinder the goal of achieving and
maintaining a true fat-burning state, and
also undermine the ability to heal one’s
relationship with food.
Could you expand on why you
believe fasting can be so harmful?
When the body is truly using fat as its
primary fuel, the hypothalamus per-
ceives that it is experiencing “times of
plenty,” which is why hunger is shut
off quickly by the fat-burning master
hormone, leptin. Conversely, in a
sugar-burning state, one is “wired” for fat
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WHY BRITT DOESN’T FAST ANYMORE
These before-and-after photos at right show what happened to
44-year-old Britt McMartin when she stopped skipping meals and
started a high-fat, very-low-carb regimen. Here are the thoughts
she shared about her experiences with fasting and meal skipping:
after
“Since high school, I was on a pattern of starve-binge. A roller-coaster.
I did not realize that I’d been perpetuating the problem each time I skipped or de-
layed meals, which just made my rebound eating worse. I could not have escaped
the pattern, though, had I not also let go of the myths of calorie-counting and
low-fat diets. It’s amazing how misled we can become, and it came to affect every
aspect of my life and even my ability to conceive.” before
In our June issue, we’ll share Britt’s full story of how she lost 48 lbs., conquered her
decades-long eating disorder and social anxiety, and regained her fertility, her full head
of hair, and more after attending an online Total Transformation Program and a Kat James
retreat in Scotland. There she learned to “read” her body’s signals to maintain a fat-burning
mode and enjoy amazing carb-free, high fat foods, while avoiding the hidden pitfalls of
typical Paleo and keto diets.
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smoothies, carbs, or caffeine for energy. But our compromised metabolisms, with
My own first bingeing episodes arose major epigenetic changes in our modern
out of periods of fasting and calorie metabolic vulnerabilities, were not found
restriction. This may not happen to in primitive mankind either.
relatively healthy people when they fast Established fat-burners (by my leptin-
at first, but rodent studies have shown a functional definition) really don’t do
spike in dopamine levels from a meal after famine well, and part of the function of
food restriction. This produces a drug-like leptin is to sense the scarcity of food. It’s
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asktheNUTRITIONIST/
What Men and Women
Should Know about Iron
Should you supplement with the mineral? In some
cases, the answer is no ///BY MELISSA DIANE SMITH
:At 58, with heart disease in my family, I have taken a multivitamin and
mineral supplement with iron for many years. A friend recently told me that
men shouldn’t take supplemental iron. Is that true? —Brian M., Santa Barbara, Calif.
a: Iron is an essential nutrient. It’s
needed to make hemoglobin, the
oxygen-carrying red pigment of blood.
It also plays important roles in energy
production and in supporting the health
of the immune, reproductive, and central
nervous systems.
As important as this mineral is, how-
ever, getting too much of it in supple-
ment form can be dangerous. The reason
for this is simple: the body is efficient at
storing iron, but it doesn’t do a good job
of eliminating stored iron except through
bleeding. That’s why men and postmeno-
pausal women are generally advised not
to take an iron supplement except under
a doctor’s orders.
The Lows and Highs of Iron
Most people know that too little iron can
lead to iron-deficiency anemia, which is
most likely to develop in menstruating
and pregnant women, vegans, people
who take medications that cause
internal bleeding, or people who
have digestive disorders that interfere
with iron absorption. But the opposite
problem—iron overload, usually due to
too much supplemental iron—is drawing
more attention these days.
Research suggests that building up
large stores of iron in the body over the
years can increase the production of free
radicals, damage internal organs, and may
increase the risk of diabetes, heart attack,
and cancer, particularly in older people.
56 • MAY 2018
ANSWERS TO YOUR FOOD QUESTIONS
In examining more than 1,000 white
Americans ages 67–96 who participated
in the Framingham Heart Study, researchers
found that only about 3 percent had an
iron deficiency, but 13 percent had iron
levels considered too high. The authors
of the study concluded that the likely
liability in iron nutrition in elderly white
Americans eating a Western diet is iron
overload, not iron deficiency.
Iron overload can be inherited—as
in hemochromatosis, the genetic iron
overload disorder—or it can be acquired
by receiving numerous blood transfusions,
getting iron injections, or consuming high
levels of supplemental iron. According
to the nonprofit Iron Disorders Institute,
too much iron can lead to chronic fatigue,
joint pain, abdominal pain, liver disease,
diabetes, and heart attack.
Did You
Know?
Dried apricots are a
rich food source of
iron, with 3.5 mg
per cup.
Melissa Diane
Smith is an
internationally
known journalist
and holistic nutritionist
who has more than 20
years of clinical nutrition
experience and specializes
in using food as medicine.
She is the cutting-edge
author of Going Against
GMOs, Going Against
the Grain, and Gluten Free
Throughout the Year, and
the coauthor of Syndrome
X. To learn about her
books, long-distance
consultations, nutrition
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melissadianesmith.com
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Data from the large Framingham study
suggests that the low risk of heart disease
among premenopausal woman may be
partially attributable to menstruation and
the monthly loss of iron that goes with
it. After menopause, when menstruation
stops, women begin to catch up to men in
heart disease risk, suggesting that higher
iron stores may be a factor.
Some studies also link high iron levels
with diabetes. For example, among 32,000
women followed for 10 years in the Nurses’
Health Study, those with the highest levels
of stored iron were nearly three times as
likely to have diabetes as those with the
lowest levels. Other studies have shown
that when people with high levels of stored
iron donate blood regularly, their insulin
sensitivity and risk of diabetes decrease.
Iron Recommendations
So, what should you do to get just the right
amount of this important mineral? The
best idea is to play it safe. Try these tips:
* Focus on whole-food sources of iron,
including beef, turkey, liver, dried fruit,
broccoli, peas, and sunflower seeds.
* Watch your intake of fortified foods.
Some fortified breakfast cereals contain
100 percent of the Daily Value for iron.
* Avoid cooking in cast-iron skillets
because iron filings can get into food.
* Unless they’ve been diagnosed with a
deficiency, most men and postmeno-
pausal women should take an iron-free
multi (see sidebar).
* If you’re a postmenopausal woman or
a man concerned about the possibility
of iron overload, many doctors advise
donating blood.
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some visible bits remain.
Omega-3s are known fortified with flax oil for a hefty dose of
as “essential” fats anti-inflammatory omega-3 fats (one serving 2. Transfer to ice cream maker, and process
because our bodies
don’t make them. contains almost 2,000 mg). Mango and goji according to directions (about 20 minutes).
berries add antioxidants and a lovely peach While ice cream freezes, combine coconut
blush. For a kid-friendly summer treat, pour flakes and lime zest on cutting board,
the ice cream mixture into Popsicle molds and finely chop into “dust.”
instead of freezing in an ice cream maker.
3. To serve, scoop ice cream into martini
rs’ p glasses, cups, or dessert bowls, and
2 cups slightly thawed frozen
mango chunks edito ick sprinkle with coconut-lime dust.
Serve immediately.
¾ cup coconut milk
⅓ cup unrefined organic Per serving: 250 cal; 2g pro;
cane sugar 13g total fat (8g sat fat); 0mg chol;
25mg sodium; 33g carb; 2g fiber;
1 Tbs. flaxseed oil 30g sugar.
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Eat Your Way Back to Calm
Eating more of these seven foods can help rebalance your brain chemistry and take the edge off your anxiety
Feeling anxious? Food can help. But it has
to be the right kind of food, with specific
nutrients that help relieve tension,
promote relaxation, and balance brain
chemistry. Here are our seven favorite
foods for easing anxiety.
Eggs contain
choline, a vitamin-like
nutrient that’s needed
for the production of
serotonin and dopamine,
neurotransmitters that regulate mood and
calm anxiety. In one study, people with
the highest anxiety levels also had the
lowest blood levels of choline. Eggs also
contain vitamin D, which helps ease both
anxiety and depression. Other good
sources of choline include turkey, beef,
seaweed, soybeans, and Swiss cheese.
Try this: Mash peeled boiled eggs with
avocado and minced red onion for a
healthier egg salad; top a salad of grilled
escarole, onions, and olives with a
soft-poached egg; layer fried eggs, sautéed
kale, and salsa on a warm corn tortilla.
Chard is high
in magnesium,
which modulates
the release of
stress hormones such as cortisol, and can
reduce anxiety. Low levels of dietary
magnesium have been linked with
increased anxiety, and magnesium
deficiency adversely affects probiotic
balance in the gut and exacerbates
symptoms of anxiety. Seaweed, pumpkin,
soybeans, peanuts, nuts, seeds, and
spinach are also high in magnesium.
Try this: Sauté chopped chard in olive oil
with golden raisins, chopped radicchio,
and shallots; fry chopped chard with
white beans, garlic, and red pepper
flakes; purée chard leaves with basil,
garlic, olive oil, and shredded Asiago
cheese for a nutrient-dense pesto.
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Sweet potatoes
are rich in fiber and
complex carbs, which
help keep blood sugar
levels steady to balance mood. Studies
show that high-glycemic foods such
as white bread, pasta, cookies, cakes,
and fruit juice are associated with
increased risk of anxiety. Other
high-fiber, low-glycemic carbs include
beans, winter squash, artichokes, collard
greens, Brussels sprouts, raspberries, and
blackberries. Try this: Cut sweet potatoes
into strips, toss with olive oil and paprika,
and roast until tender for healthier fries;
simmer sweet potatoes, carrots, and
ginger in broth till tender, then purée
with coconut milk and yellow curry;
toss cubes of cooked sweet potato with
black beans, yellow corn, minced red
onion, and roasted pumpkin seeds.
Herbal tea:
Chamomile contains
chemicals that
reduce stress—in one
study, people who
took chamomile for eight weeks had a
significant decrease in anxiety. Lemon
balm and skullcap work with GABA,
a neurotransmitter that plays a role
in calming anxiety. And in one study,
passionflower was shown to be as
effective at relieving anxiety as oxazepam,
a benzodiazepine. Herbal teas are
also good substitutes for coffee and
caffeinated beverages, which can worsen
anxious feelings and may even induce
panic attacks. Try this: Mix cooled
chamomile tea with orange juice and
fresh thyme sprigs, and serve over ice;
brew a strong lemon balm tea, mix with
lemonade and minced basil, and freeze
into sorbet; combine dried passionflower
with dried hops, hibiscus, and lavender,
then steep in hot water, strain, and serve
with honey.
///BY LISA TURNER
Brown rice
contains a variety
of B vitamins, which
are crucial for the
production of dopamine,
serotonin, and other neurotransmitters
that regulate mood. Thiamine (vitamin
B1) has been shown to reduce anxiety
and related symptoms, including
headache, insomnia, and nightmares, and
in one study, adults who took a B-vitamin
complex had fewer symptoms of anxiety
and an overall improvement in mood.
Other good sources of B vitamins include
nutritional yeast, split peas, spinach, barley,
oats, nuts, and seeds. Try this: Stir-fry
cooked rice with diced carrots, green
peas, scallions, eggs, and tamari
for easy fried rice; sauté cooked rice in
butter with thinly sliced mushrooms,
onions, and almonds; mix cooked brown
rice with mashed avocado, spread on a
sheet of nori, layer with radish sprouts
and shredded carrots, and roll up.
Kidney beans are
high in tryptophan, an
amino acid that boosts
serotonin and has a
calming effect. Several
studies have linked low dietary trypto-
phan with increased anxiety and stress,
and consuming more dietary tryptophan
has been shown to reduce anxiety and
depression. Soybeans, poultry, eggs,
cheese, and pumpkin seeds are also good
sources of tryptophan. Try this: Purée
kidney beans with chopped onion,
minced garlic, olive oil, and cumin for an
easy dip or spread; chop kidney beans,
red bell pepper, scallions, parsley,
flaxseed, and cooked rice in a food
processor, form into patties, and grill or
fry; simmer kidney beans, yellow onions,
and tomatoes in coconut milk spiced
with turmeric and cayenne for a
traditional African dish.
 Shiitake & Edamame Fried Rice Serves 4
Who needs take-out when you can make your own veggie-packed fried rice in no time?
2 Tbs. peanut oil or sesame oil
1 large carrot, minced
1 small red pepper, chopped
½ medium yellow onion, chopped
½ cup packed sliced shiitake mushrooms
½ cup thawed frozen edamame
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 Tbs. minced ginger
3 cups cooked brown rice
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 Tbs. tamari
2 Tbs. mirin (sweet rice cooking wine)
½ cup cashews
1 large bunch green onions, chopped
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Cashews are
high in zinc, which is
associated with the
regulation of GABA
and has anti-anxiety
effects. Zinc deficiency is common in
several psychiatric conditions, including
depression and bipolar disorder, and
1. In a large skillet or wok, heat 1 Tbs. of oil
over medium-high. Add carrot, pepper,
onion, and mushrooms, and sauté until
vegetables are just tender, 5–7 minutes.
Stir in edamame and cook for 1 minute,
or until heated through.
2. Transfer vegetables to a bowl. Add
remaining tablespoon oil to skillet and
heat over medium. Add garlic and
ginger and cook for 30 seconds. Add
rice and stir to coat thoroughly. Push
rice to sides of pan, leaving a well in the
center. Pour eggs into well and cook,
stirring frequently, until just set. Stir
eggs into rice.
studies have shown that people with
anxiety have lower levels of zinc.
Other foods that are high in zinc
include oyster, crab, lobster, pumpkin
seeds, adzuki beans, nuts, beef, and
chicken. Try this: Purée cashew butter
with garlic powder, onion powder, dried
dill, and a splash of apple cider vinegar
3. Return vegetables to skillet, stirring to
mix. Add tamari and mirin and cook,
stirring, 2 minutes. Transfer to serving
bowl, scatter cashews and scallions over
top, and serve.
Per serving: 410 cal; 13g prot; 17g total fat
(3g sat fat); 50g carb; 95mg chol; 560mg sod;
6g fiber; 7g sugars
for a nutrient-dense, dairy-free ranch
dressing; sauté cashews, broccoli florets,
chopped scallions, and red pepper
flakes in sesame oil; roast cashews,
cauliflower, tomatoes, onions, and green
peppers till tender, then toss with
cooked penne pasta and shredded
Asiago cheese.
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healthyDISH/ RECIPE MAKEOVERS FULL OF MODERN FL AVOR

Harissa Roasted
Salmon
This simple “tray meal” packs a
nutritional—and spicy—punch
/// BY JONNY BOWDEN, PHD, CNS, AND JEANNETTE BESSINGER, CHHC

Harissa is a hot chili sauce that’s common Harissa

in North Africa, made from tomatoes, Roasted
paprika, and red hot chili peppers. Yes, Salmon
it’s got a fiery bite, but as Chef Jeannette with Lemon
points out, it’s really a complex flavor, not
Asparagus
Serves 4
at all like straight-up peppers. The lemon This true “tray
and honey calm its fiery edge in this true meal” comes
“tray meal.” together in
For those of you—like me—who are minutes, making it
perfect for a busy
new to the term “tray meal,” it refers to weeknight dinner.
a simple meal that you broil or roast
on one tray in a short period of time. In 2 Tbs. olive or 1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line shallow
other words, simplicity itself, which is melted coconut oil, divided roasting pan with foil, and set aside.
always a good thing in a recipe. 2 tsp. harissa paste, or to taste 2. In small bowl, mix together 1 tsp. oil,
It’s worth noting that asparagus is 2 Tbs. honey harissa paste, and honey. Brush fish all
2 10-oz. salmon steaks over with harissa mixture, and place on
packed with protein and light on calories.
1 lb. female asparagus (the thicker ones), one half of prepared pan.
A cup contains a mere 40 calories, but trimmed and sliced into 2-inch pieces
over 4 grams of protein—not to mention ¼ tsp. salt
3. In medium bowl, toss asparagus with
1.5 mg of iron and more than 400 mg remaining oil, salt, and pepper, and
¼ tsp. black pepper arrange on other half of roasting pan.
of heart-healthy potassium (take that, 1 lemon, quartered Nestle lemon quarters among filets and

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bananas!). —Dr. Jonny ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro, optional asparagus.
4. Roast 10–12 minutes, or until fish is just
cooked through. To serve, divide each
FEATURED INGREDIENT: Honey
“Honey” can mean two very different things. Most of us are familiar with the stuff that
filet in half, and remove center bones
(and skin, if desired), add ¼ of asparagus
comes in the little plastic bear at the supermarket, which is the honey version of junk and ¼ roasted lemon, and garnish with
food. It’s been pasteurized, heated, purified, and processed so thoroughly that nothing of cilantro, if using.
value (enzymes, probiotics) remains. It’s about as nutritious a food as Honey Corn Chips.
But “honey” can also mean the raw, unfiltered, unprocessed stuff you get at farmers’ Per serving: 290 cal; 31g prot; 12g total fat (1.5g
sat fat); 15g carb; 80mg chol; 220mg sod; 3g
markets—and that’s an important distinction. Think of the difference between factory- fiber; 11g sugar
farmed and grass-fed meat, or between wild salmon and farmed. That’s the basic difference
between processed and unprocessed honey, when it comes to good health.
The type of plants bees forage on determines the color of the honey, the level of nutrients,
the fragrance, and the taste. Honey from extremely cold regions is lighter in color than NOTES FROM THE CLEAN
honey from the tropics. FOOD COACH
Raw honey doesn’t spoil. The nectar that the bees bring to the hive is about 60 percent Harissa paste is a very pungent chili
water, and the bees “cure” it to about 18–19 percent water. At this level of water, and with paste—a little goes a long way!
a pH of 3 or 4, the honey is very stable and can last for centuries—unspoiled honey has It contains several spices, including
actually been found in ancient Egyptian tombs. garlic, and has a distinctive, complex
Despite all of its health benefits, honey is still sugar, so if you have flavor. Look for it in tubes in Middle
blood sugar issues, proceed with caution. However, because it’s a real food Eastern markets and gourmet grocers.
and contains a wealth of nutrients, it’s one of the healthiest sweeteners If you have a hard time finding it, you
around, provided you use it judiciously. And one study did show that can substitute one tablespoon of the
natural honey actually lowered blood sugar in healthy people and diabetics. more-readily-available Sriracha.

62 • MAY 2018
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80yearsYOUNG/ 1938–2018

Better Nutrition
in the 1960s,
Part 1
2018 marks Better Nutrition’s
80th year in print. Travel
through time with us as we highlight
popular diet and food trends by
decade. In the spotlight this month:
granola ///BY THE EDITORS OF BETTER NUTRITION

Granola (or Granula, as it was originally called) was invented in

1863 by James Caleb Jackson, who worked at a health spa in
Dansville, N.Y. He believed in the power of nutrition, especially
a mostly vegetarian diet focusing on fruits, vegetables, and
unprocessed grains.
It wasn’t until the 1960s, though, that granola became a
beloved breakfast treat—and a symbol of American counterculture, 7 FOODS
as hippies started to shun sugary cereals. Countless diet THAT WERE INTRODUCED IN
trends have come and gone since then, but granola, in THE ’60S
cereals, bars, and snacks, remains a health food staple.
L SweeTarts L McDonald’s
Big Mac
L Chips Ahoy!
cookies L Doritos
Favorite Fruity Granola Serves 12 L Tab diet soda L Cool
Did we get you in the mood for some homemade Whip
granola? It’s not hard to make, not to mention that L Pop-Tarts
it’s tastier and less expensive than store-bought
granola. Here’s a recipe we love, adapted from
Salad People by Mollie Katzen.
THE STORY OF
2 cups rolled oats
1 cup mixed seeds (sunflower, pumpkin, sesame, etc.) Better Nutrition was founded by Jack
1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, almonds, pistachios, hazelnuts, etc.) Schwartz in 1938. Schwartz returned
½ tsp. salt from the military with a business
½ cup honey idea—start a magazine about nutrition.
⅓ cup coconut oil He loved helping friends and family
find natural solutions to health
1 Tbs. vanilla extract
problems, and he figured others would
1 cup assorted dried fruit, chopped (raisins, dried blueberries, dried cranberries, etc.) be interested in this too. He saw an
opportunity to fill a niche and, at the
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine oats, seeds, nuts, and salt in bowl. Whisk same time, satisfy his passion for
together honey, oil, and vanilla, and stir into dry ingredients. Spread granola on health and nutrition. And just like that,
baking sheet coated with nonstick cooking spray. Better Nutrition magazine was born.
Fall back in time with us this year as
2. Bake 15–18 minutes, or until golden brown, stirring once or twice during baking.
we revisit popular trends in nutrition,
Cool on tray until dry and crunchy.
vitamins, recipes, and more with this
3. Break into bite-sized pieces, and stir in dried fruit. Store in airtight container. limited-edition section.

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