Today I am ending a 21-day green fiber fast. For the last three weeks, I have been consuming almost no carbohydrates and almost no proteins. I say almost, because even leafy greens have a little carb and protein. Instead, I have been eating mostly fiber and a little fat. Why would I do something so […]
I am noticing that a lot of my older patients are not getting the exercise they need to keep their bodies going. These bodies are “use it or lose it” devices. Exercise is a non-negotiable concern if you want to age healthfully. However aging has some special considerations. Our joints and muscles are not what […]
HI. I’m Amber Elliott, and I am thrilled to announce that Elliott’s Natural Foods new satellite store, Elliott’s Vitamins, is now open in Orangevale! This has been a passion project of mine ever since we had to close the Citrus Heights store. We are looking forward to serving the Citrus Heights/ Orangevale/ Fair Oaks area […]
For years, we’ve heard that all saturated fat is “bad” and should be avoided at all costs. But the latest science tells a much more nuanced and hopeful story. Certain saturated fats—especially the shorter and odd-chain ones found in dairy, coconut, and grass-fed butter—actually deliver powerful benefits to your gut, energy levels, immune system, and […]
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