I never realized how much food had an impact on me until I started the Wahls diet, and it completely transformed my life. Perhaps you’ve heard of the Wahls diet (actually called The Wahls Protocol), and are curious to know more about what this diet is and if the Wahls protocol actually works. I have rheumatoid arthritis but, according to…
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Your First Colonoscopy Prep: What to Expect and Other Fun Stuff
Today’s tale might be TMI for some. But for others, say the lucky ones who are about to get their first colonoscopy, it may be exactly what they’re looking for. I will be talking about what to expect during your colonoscopy prep, aka the bowel cleansing process that occurs one day before a colonoscopy. This includes fun topics such as…
Is it rude to bring your own food to someone’s house: the real answer
When you are on a restrictive diet like the Wahls Protocol, an anti-inflammatory diet designed for people with auto-immune diseases like multiple sclerosis, lupus, or rheumatoid arthritis, then figuring out how to survive social situations can be a real b*tch. Managing dietary restrictions in social contexts can become such a headache that I’ve seriously wondered if I should just stop…
8 things I eat on the Wahls diet when I don’t feel like cooking
Adopting the Wahls diet (also known as the Wahls Protocol), has truly transformed my life. This version of a paleo diet/ketogenic diet has significantly reduced my joint pain, fatigue, brain fog, overall inflammation, and the constant debilitating stomach pain I’ve been living with for more than a decade. For those who don’t know, the Wahls Protocol is an AIP (auto-immune…
My (FREE) Healthy Grocery List for College Students On A Budget (+PDF)
People often think that you can’t eat healthy on a budget, or that eating healthy means spending 15$ on a watermelon at Whole Foods. Well, not necessarily. As you will see with my healthy grocery list, if you are a student on a tight budget or just trying to save money on groceries, it is possible to buy foods that…