On Wednesday, May 19, 2010, Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle vetoed the "Raw Milk" Bill that had already passed both the State Assembly and Senate with bi-partisan support. I've often thought about writing about the benefits of what I'll call "real milk". That is milk that is unprocessed, full fat, ... Read More ›
March 16, 2015
February 9, 2016
Pioneers of Nutrition: Francis Pottenger, Jr., MD
In a prior article I introduced you to Weston Price, the dentist who traveled the world studying the nutritional qualities of native traditional diets that produced very healthy humans with no dental problems (cavities and crooked or crowded teeth) and not plagued by the degenerative diseases of ... Read More ›
February 9, 2016
Pioneers of Nutrition: Dr. Royal Lee
In previous articles you've met Dr. Price and Dr. Pottenger and now I'd like to introduce you to Wisconsin's own Dr. Royal Lee. He was a graduate of Marquette University's Dental School, but even more - a researcher, inventor, scientist, scholar, and businessman.Like Price and Pottenger, Lee was ... Read More ›
December 16, 2015
Pioneers of Nutrition: Dr. Weston A. Price
I am often asked by my clients or after a group presentation, "So, what do you eat?" My answer - I follow the dietary guidelines of Weston Price. Which of course leads to the next question, "Who is Weston Price?"Weston A. Price was a pioneer in the world of nutrition. Through my next couple of ... Read More ›
February 9, 2016
The Truth About Soy
Where to start? We've all heard that soy is a health food – a great source of protein, a substitute for meat and milk. It is the backbone of a vegetarian diet and has launched a whole new wave of "health foods". Unfortunately most of these new creations are not healthy and in many cases one could ... Read More ›
February 9, 2016
Trick or Treat..It’s Halloween Every Day at the Supermarket
To stay on top of all the latest nutrition news requires lots of reading, but also lots of sorting through the marketing hype of the latest super food or breakthrough study. I subscribe to many magazines, newsletters, web sites, and blogs to keep up with the latest and greatest so I can pass that ... Read More ›
February 9, 2016
Top 10 Healthiest Foods: Part 2
In my last post I talked about my ten favorite healthy foods and received lots of positive feedback. The truth is there are many healthy foods to eat. So, I decided to discuss another ten foods to include in your healthy diet. Again, they are in no special order. They are all healthy foods that ... Read More ›
February 9, 2016
The Top 10 Foods for a Healthy Diet
Every nutrition consultant has their list. So, here is mine. They are in no special order. They are all healthy foods that I recommend you eat on a regular basis, unless you are allergic. These foods emphasize what lacks in many American diets – fruits and vegetables for vitamins and ... Read More ›
February 9, 2016
Back to School Nutrition Ideas
In the spirit of "back to school" I thought I'd offer a few thoughts on nutrition for kids. (Of course this advice applies to adults as well.) In all honesty, it is probably the most challenging aspect of my private client practice. While it can be difficult to get adults to eat healthier, kids ... Read More ›
February 9, 2016
The Best Options for Satisfying the Sweet Taste
The last couple of articles warned about the dangers of sugar and artificial sweeteners. I've presented lots of "bad news", but it's the truth. There is another truth of course – we all live in the real world, sugar is a part of it, and most of us enjoy a treat. Part of my purpose is to educate ... Read More ›
