Fasting Mimicking DietsEating while fasting? How does that work? By Amy Burkhart MD, RD The Prolon fasting-mimicking diet is the newest form of the ancient practice of fasting. But what exactly is it? For centuries, fasting has been used to promote mental clarity,…
The Danger Of Vitamin Toxicity On A Gluten-Free Diet By Amy Burkhart MD, RD Updated 2023 A gluten-free diet can lead to vitamin deficiencies. This is well known. But what about vitamin toxicities in a gluten-free dieter? Why would this happen? Vitamin D, iron,…
Does The Autoimmune Protocol Diet (AIP) Help? By Amy Burkhart MD, RD Autoimmune diseases are on the rise. Most current treatment options for autoimmune disorders are medications that suppress or modify the immune system. Patients are searching for other options. Enter the AIP…
The Sucrose Intolerance Diet may help relieve gut symptoms. New research finds that over a third of people with IBS and diarrhea may have sucrose intolerance. With over 35 million people in the U.S. alone suffering from IBS, that is a lot of sucrose…
What Is Gluten-Free? What We Know And What's New For 2023? By Amy Burkhart MD, RD What does gluten-free mean? It is still everywhere; labels, menus, and even in the movies! Let’s explain what gluten is, and what gluten-free means in 2023. Let’s catch…