How to Read a Nutrition Label

September 30, 2021 By Pearlman MD's In Nutrition
Oftentimes, the more health claims on a product, the more unhealthy it is. Fresh produce for example does not have any health claims on the product except for the barcode sticker on an apple. All packaged products contain a nutrition label and the remainder of the packaging is designed to grab the c...

Mini Almond Flour Pumpkin Pie Crust

September 10, 2021 By Pearlman MD's In Dessert, Recipes
Prep Time: 10min. Cook Time: 14 min.  Ingredients 2 cups almond flour super fine blanched ¼ tsp salt 2 tsbp coconut oil 1 egg large ½ tsp vanilla extract Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees Mix almond flour with sweetener and salt Stir in coconut oil, egg, vanilla Mix the wet ingred...

The Ultimate Grocery List

August 31, 2021 By Pearlman MD's In Nutrition
Download Printable Grocery List Proteins If available and budget allows, try to choose items that are non-GMO and antibiotic and hormone free Fresh or Frozen options are both great Limit canned items unless low sodium and in water Limit pre-made options like cured meats and deli (high in sodium, pre...

Dining Out Hacks

August 17, 2021 By Pearlman MD's In Nutrition
Did you know that you can still dine out while staying on track with your health and nutrition goals? Here are some of Dr. Michelle Pearlman’s dining out hacks to help limit excessive calories, saturated fat, and sugar to protect your waistline as well as reduce common GI symptoms:  Revie...

Warming Up: Static, Dynamic, and Foam Rolling. What’s the best?

August 05, 2021 By Pearlman MD's In Exercise
Warming up is important prior to exercise, but which type of warmup is best for performance? Both active (dynamic warm up) and passive (stretching) increase body temperature, oxygen uptake, metabolism and activate neuronal pathways that can improve performance.  Although many people think that ...

Protein 101: Know Your Options

July 27, 2021 By Pearlman MD's In Nutrition
Protein is found in both animals and plants and is made of amino acids. As a vegan or vegetarian, it is still possible to consume your daily protein requirements, as long as you are mindful and strategic of what you are eating on a regular basis. Protein requirements for each individual vary based o...