I met with a new patient last week who asked an awesome question. We were discussing she and her partners’ diet, and talking about the general dietary principles I encourage all of my patients to follow, very basically: 1. whole foods only; nothing processed 2. no refined flours 3. no added sugar 4. tons of veggies (at least 50% of every meal) 5. the highest quality protein you can afford (25% of every meal) 6. high quality fats with every meal (avocado, nuts/seeds, olive oi

It’s that busy time of year, when we’re all running around trying to get things done before the holidays - making sure we’ve bought gifts for people we love, stocked the bar for guests, and tied up all the year's loose ends. And if there’s one thing that saves me at this time of year, it’s a one-pot meal. As much as I love putting together elaborate meals, I really appreciate those dishes where you chop a bunch of veg, chuck it together in a pan with some spices, and throw

I’ve got a slight obsession with Jamie Oliver – I’m not afraid to say it. Several of his cookbooks line our shelves, and I find they are frequent go-to books for food inspiration both mid-week and for when company’s coming. I love the way he writes recipes. They’re easy to follow, and always use fresh healthy ingredients. A lot of his recipes are plant based, and fit in perfectly with the approach of the Acubalance Fertility Diet. He’s got a new book coming out this fall

With Thanksgiving quickly approaching (sorry, not sorry – I love the fall!), it is almost automatic that I find myself frequently taking mental note of the things in my life that I am grateful for. Of course, the big things come to mind easily – love, relationships, career, nature – but then as I continue to make my mental list, I am reminded of lazy Sunday mornings, sipping coffee, reading books, cozy breakfasts and long walks with the puppy. This time of year calls for slo