Posts by Dr. Samantha
Cook This: Vietnamese Lettuce Wraps (paleo and gluten-free)
We are always looking for fun, easy, high-protein, low-carb dinners that everyone in the family loves. We tried the Vietnamese Lettuce Wraps from Nom Nom Paleo and we liked them but I didn’t care for the spice balance or the pickled carrots. So per usual I set to changing the recipe up to meet my…
Read MoreAsk Dr. Samantha: Food Tracking Edition
One of the most common things I investigate is how my patients and clients are fueling their bodies. After all, what we eat literally becomes who we are. Sometimes my they come to me saying they want to make dietary changes. And sometimes they come to me saying they are already eating very well, thank you and that they…
Read MoreCook This: 20 Minute Dinner – Prosciutto Wrapped Halibut, Quinoa, and Garlic Spinach
This halibut main is one of our old staple dishes that I haven’t made in forever. For some reason I thought of it this week so thought I would go ahead and re-share it with you all (with edits of course.) A perfectly balanced meal (although now I would serve double the fish for more…
Read MoreOvercoming Overwhelm: One Change
Change is hard. For some people making changes is hard. For others maintaining changes is hard. And no matter how many times you read “it takes x days to make a new habit” or “fake it ‘til you make it” the reality is that our brains will fight us tooth and nail when we try…
Read MoreDo different types of sugar affect me differently? | Ask Dr. Samantha Video
Do you think that all natural sugars are ok in moderation? The answer is…it depends. Ready to learn more about sugar and your body? Read these two articles (they’re both in the most-read list of my articles): Dr Samantha’s Top Tips for Kicking Sugar to the Curb Why is sugar so addictive?
Read MoreWhat To Do If You Get Off Track
I saw a patient a while back who went on a new medication that changed everything. We’d been working together for a year or so and she really, really wanted to see if she could get her health sorted without taking any prescription medications. It doesn’t matter what she had going on, or what medication was on…
Read MoreDr. Samantha’s Top Tips for Healthy Eating on Vacation
My approach when I am on vacation is no different than when I am at home. On occasion I eat something that isn’t “healthy,” but across the board I stay away from foods that don’t agree with me. Yes, it’s sometimes challenging logistically but here are some tips to make it easier.
Read MoreHow To Make Bone Broth (and Why!)
A number of years ago, I was introduced to bone broth. I admit that I was a little squeamish about the idea of it at first, but I decided to give it a try. Although I tend to avoid things that are all the rage, I understood that bone broth has a wonderful nutritional profile.…
Read MoreOvercoming Overwhelm: Coloring to Rethink Your Relationship with Stress
One of my favorite things to do with patients is to illustrate concepts with drawings (I actually do this across the desk and draw upside down which makes it even more fun…but I’m a dork like that!) For allergy patients I draw a nose sniffing a flower and then how the body responds with a cellular…
Read MoreHow does inflammation affect aging? | Ask Dr. Samantha Video
Inflammation affects many things and aging is one of them! But can we do anything about it? Absolutely. Watch for some ideas. And feel free to contact me if you have any other questions about inflammation you’d like me to address in future episodes!
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