Optimal vs Normal Lab Values in Functional Care
THIS specific blog article is written to help health care providers better understand iron and ferritin, especially from a more functional perspective. THIS INFO is NOT intended for patient use, but is intended as professional education for medical colleagues. Fatigue is such a frequent patient complaint and can really baffle providers as lab tests often […]
Cholesterol Confusion Cleared Up
One of the first questions people ask me when they hear about low carb healthy fat nutrition is “what is all that fat going to do to my cholesterol?” Cholesterol and fats have been villainized for so long that BigPharma probably laughs at how easy it was to brainwash us all. We have been told […]
Making Sense of the Liver
DISCLAIMER: The information provided in this article and on the Joyful Heart & KetoNurses blog should be taken as basic education & general information, and NOT as medical advice. All information presented by Joyful Heart & KetoNurses should be carefully evaluated and discussed with YOUR health care professional. One of the most frustrating battles […]
Low Carb Monkey Bread
This monkey bread recipe is NOT considered to be completely keto, and it DOES contain quite a few carbs. However, monkey bread is a special treat that is not intended to be eaten daily – but rather used for a special event. like a holiday breakfast during Thanksgiving or Christmas. Compared to typical monkey bread, […]
Everyday Corn-less Bread
This recipe for cornbread is a bit smaller than the Holiday recipe and can be made in a much shorter period of time, making it easier and quicker to throw together while soup is cooking. 3 eggs 2 Tbsp melted butter 2 Tbsp heavy cream 2 Tbsp cider vinegar 1 cup grated mozzerella, made with […]
Spicy 1-1-1-1 Soup
This Spicy 1-1-1-1 Soup is a variation of the Creamy Keto Soup, published a while back. Grab your crock pot or Dutch oven, and throw all of these ingreadients together for a hearty and delicious meal that is easy to make on those chilly fall and winter evenings. 1 stick of butter 1 chopped onion […]
Keeping it Stupidly Simple
Welcome to my blog about getting healthier, using a grain-free, sugar-free, healthy fat eating plan. While many people do go “all-out” keto, many people are able to just eliminate grains and sugars to take steps to better health. It is a VERY individual choice and is based on specific health needs. The more metabolic dysfunction […]
Protein 101
Various reports over the past 10-12 years indicate that Americans do not consume adequate protein, as a general rule. Although SOME studies DO indicate that we have faithfully followed all the Standard American Dietary advice to reduce fat intake and processed meats, it appears that we still are poorly nourished overall. Data from the NHANES […]
Iodine Essentials 101
Metabolic dysfunction has become a challenge for many patients these days; with 2/3 of Americans overweight, and about half with insulin resistance, it seems none of us have very healthy metabolism anymore. Included in metabolic dysfunction is hypothyroidism, and unfortunately, mainstream medical professionals tend to only offer a shrug and a pill, sending patients out […]
Breaking Down the Thyroid Basics
As you may know, many diabetics also have to deal with hypothyroidism, a condition where low levels of thyroid hormones cause a myriad of symptoms, including fatigue, cold hands/feet, waking up with a headache that resolves on its own in a few hours, mood swings, feeling depressed, thinning hair or even balding, rough patches of […]
