Nutrition & Diet Solutions

Our grandparents never used to have to worry about these issues… But, the world has changed and we live in a time where profits come before people and our food system has taken the biggest hit of all… This means that we have to be even more diligent in what we include in our meals and how we look at total nutrient intake per day… Tune into today's #CabralConcept 1314 to find out if you may be suff...

The single most important tangible thing you can do for your health is to decide when and what you are going to feed your body… Exercise, sleep, and intermittent fasting all matter, but it is hard to make up for a diet that isn't compatible with your body's needs… That's why I believe whether you are advanced in nutrition or a true beginner it's important to never stray from the Foundational pilla...

Most people do not need to worry about high lectin, histamine, oxalate, phytic acid, and other restrictive food diets… But these proteins and sensitivities absolutely do affect some people and you need to know if you are one of them… That's why on today's #CabralConcept 1264 I want to share with you the "new" anti-inflammatory low amine diet and what it's really all about – Enjoy the show! - - -  ...

Often times we're always looking at what the next and newest nutritional supplement is on the market to give us an edge… But did you know there are actually activities you may be doing daily (and certain foods you are eating) that could be diminishing your nutrient reserves? On today's #CabralConcept 1250 I am going to share with you the daily activity that depletes you of those vitamins and miner...

Sometimes in today's culture, we hear a snip-it of research or news and we run with it as if it were the whole truth… The problem is that as you begin to unravel most media-driven fads we start to see that there are holes in the theory and that the story gets much deeper… This is absolutely the case when it comes to phytates and phytic acid in certain foods, which is why I want to do a deep dive i...

One of the many reasons why intuitive eating does not work until you become completely healthy (in mind & body) is due to the fact that food cravings are not always what they seem… Often times cravings can actually stem from certain metabolic imbalances or nutritional deficiencies… However, these cravings can also come from gut microbiome imbalances or certain dietary manipulations that are quite...

I'm a big believer in keeping your nutrition as simple as possible in order to stay consistent… Over the course of 365 days its consistency which beats out short spurts of "being perfect…" This is why I created an easy to follow go to guide for myself that allows me to move through my daily diet on auto-pilot and with ease… Tune into today's #CabralConcept 1209 to find out the 8 high antioxidant f...

Although vitamins, nootropics, and macro manipulation get all the press and media, there a few other unsung heroes when it comes to strong foundational nutrition… Electrolytes are the missing element that many people need to rebalance in their body in order to enjoy the energy and zest for life that they are currently missing… Tune into today's #CabralConcept 1195 to discover the 7 most common sig...

One of the hottest diet trends right now is focused on skipping breakfast. The question is always, is this the right choice for you, and if so, for how long? And believe it or not, there is no one right answer which is why I'm going to break down for you exactly how to determine if it's the right choice for YOU… Tune into today's #CabralConcept 1194 to find out if you should skip breakfast and to...

Somehow over the past couple of years we've gone from realizing how important whole food fiber is for our health to demonizing it… But not only that, we've seen a general shift away from balanced eating to more of a "hacking" of macronutrients in order to achieve short term results… I go in depth on many of these topics today, as well as share common signs and symptoms of fiber deficiency… Tune in...

Like most nutrient deficiencies the only time they ever get noticed is when they infrequently show up on blood work or you are suffering from a disease state… However, it's far more common to be dealing with minor symptoms of nutrient deficiencies from a Functional Medicine pr Orthomolecular perspective… When viewed from this light you can begin to see how major dis-eases often stem from minor imb...

After running thousands of Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis lab tests it is safe to say there is one mineral that most people are functionally deficient in… This means that they are not yet at a disease state, but rather suffer from many of the symptoms that go along with being out of balance… On today's #CabralConcept 1160 I would like to share with you 7 signs of magnesium deficiency and how to corr...

Doesn't it seem like it's getting more and more difficult to find even a single food that doesn't have some issue surrounding it? Well on today's podcast we're going to help clear up that confusion and break down exactly what supposed "plant toxins" are and what you can do about it to make eating easier… Tune into today's #CabralConcept 1152 to find out if salicylates are a deadly plant toxin or a...

Although I've spoken before about the serious health complications that can come from eating too much protein the same can be said for going too low in your diet on this macro… However, the symptoms of protein malnutrition are very different than eating too much protein… One causes an anabolic imbalance, while the other you will see signs of catabolism and breakdown… They are actually very predict...

Believe it or not, one of the biggest ways I see people self sabotage their results is by unconsciously eating throughout the day without even realizing it… All of those calories and reduced time between meals can lead to inadvertent weight gain, inflammation, and bloating… This is why on today's #CabralConcept 1132 I want to review with you how to catch and control unconscious eating so that you...

There are two main ways that you can be exposed to mold: One of those ways has to do with food contamination and there being actual invisible mold spores living on the food you consume… The other way is from environmental exposure in damp climates or previous moisture or water exposure in your home/office… The problem is that most of us are unaware that 54% of people living in the US and many part...

There's no doubt that people are experiencing a lessening of digestive, inflammation, and pain based symptoms while on the "Carnivore Diet…" The problem is that health is NOT the absence of disease and every time we forget this it leads to long-term consequences… And these consequences are typically much worse than the original symptoms that were suppressed during the band-aid approach of removing...

With so much talk about carbohydrates lately it's almost unimaginable of me to be recommending them, but I'll do my best to share with you another side of the equation ; ) Today, I'd like to explain the different types of carbohydrates and which ones will have a greater effect on the blood sugar, calorie intake, serotonin production, cortisol dampening, and your weight loss/gain efforts… As you'll...

I was reading through some articles last week and came across an interesting one where both MDs and NDs teamed up to share the nutritional supplements they believed EVERYONE should be using… Surprisingly, these doctors all agreed on which ones most people should be using on a daily basis… Why did they so readily agree? As a Functional Medicine Doctor or Integrative Health Practitioner, you will re...

I believe the current argument against carbohydrates is very shortsighted and will lead to the eventual future detriment of many people following it right now… While it can have its merits in the short term and is typically recommended for very noble reasons in a clinical practice, that does not mean what works in the short-term should be done in a long term… To find out why and how to overcome th...

It's sad to say but estimates are that cancer will be the leading cause of death by 2030 (just 11 years from now) … This statistic means that 1 of every 2 people will get cancer in their lifetime… To me, this is completely unacceptable since the majority of cancer cases are lifestyle and environmental related… The problem is no one has ever taught us what causes cancer in the environment and, bett...

One thing I've realized after being in practice for many years is that every person that comes to see you may be at a slightly different stage of their willingness to make a change in their life… This means as a practitioner it's our job to meet people where they're currently at to enable them to begin to make their way up the healing ladder… And since a persons diet and nutrition is one of the mo...

Many of us take our digestive strength for granted until one day we have the symptoms of bloating, gas, indigestion, acid reflux, constipation, or loose stool… At this point, we've created some type of imbalance in our body that does not allow for the proper absorption of nutrients as well as harmony between positive and negative bacteria… The good news is we are able to rebalance the gut microbio...

In the diet and exercise world, the predominant thought process is to severely limit your calorie intake or go extremely low carb… However, although this can work in the short term for physique transformation, your body is built for survival and in the long run, most people will not benefit from this type of plan… Tune in to today's CabralConcept 986 as I share with you how to match proper nutriti...

I know that every week it seems like there is a new diet plan out there to confuse you, but the truth is most of them are completely unnecessary for the general public… However, the question then becomes who needs to be following these specific dietary guidelines – and if applicable, for how long? These same principles apply to the "Low Oxalate Diet," and that's why today I want to break down what...