The Health Benefits of Herbs

Herbs and spices are any savory, aromatic, edible plant used to flavor or garnish food (or in some cases, for their medicinal properties!). Although herbs and spices are often grouped…

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The Trouble with Stevia

While many people in various “real food” communities agree that artificial sweeteners are a bad idea (see Is It Paleo? Splenda, Erythritol, Stevia and other low-calorie sweeteners), stevia is often…

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TWV Podcast Episode 449: Navigating shift work in a healthy way

Welcome to episode 449 of The Whole View! This week, Stacy and Sarah discuss circadian rhythm and navigating shift work in a healthy way. They look at the science behind…

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Another Reason to Avoid Fructose

David Perlmutter M.D. – Empowering Neurologist: The food, the facts, the science to control your genetic destiny. Is high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) really as much of a problem as…

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The Health Benefits of Chocolate

Who doesn’t want some good news about chocolate?! Luckily, this food really is as healthy as it is delicious—at least when we choose our chocolate wisely. Chocolate is made from…

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TWV Podcast Episode 446: Nutrient Deficiencies Caused by Stress

Welcome to episode 446 of The Whole View! This week, Stacy and Sarah break down nutrient deficiencies caused by stress and its effects on the body. They go through the…

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The Health Benefits of Root Veggies

When it comes to nutrient-dense carbs, root veggies are hard to beat: foods like sweet potatoes, carrots, and cassava are not only delicious, they’re also great sources of vitamins, minerals,…

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Eggs: Nutritious Protein or Cholesterol Bomb?

Eggs: nutritious, delicious, and… controversial?! Out of all the animal foods out there, eggs are one of the most hotly debated in terms of their health effects on humans. On…

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The Health Benefits of Sea Vegetables

Sea vegetables, also known as edible seaweeds, are not only incredibly tasty, they’re also one of the most unique and nutritious foods on the planet! They’ve been consumed for thousands…

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The Health Benefits of Ginger

Ginger is perhaps the most famous member of the Zingiberaceae family, which contains about 1600 known species (including turmeric, cardamom, and galangal!). Botanically, ginger is a rhizome, or underground plant…

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