Nutrition for Endurance Athletes

March 17, 2022 By Pearlman MD's In Nutrition
Fuel: Prior to endurance event or training Focus on whole food, plant- based nutrition plan majority of the time. Just because you are exercising, this does not mean you should consume processed foods and liquids on a daily basis. Your nutrition on a daily basis is key to maintain a healthy mind and...

Pearlman MD’s Holiday Gift Guide

December 22, 2021 By Pearlman MD's In Exercise, Mindfulness, Nutrition, Sexual Health
Wondering about creative gift ideas that strengthen rather than sabotage the person receiving the gift?  Look no further than the Pearlman MD’s gift guide, coming your way just in time for the holidays!  We have put together a gift guide where we will share gift ideas for both men an...

Holiday Eating Hacks

November 19, 2021 By Pearlman MD's In Nutrition
The average American consumes an average 3,000 calories during a holiday meal (Source: Calorie Control Council). It is common to overindulge over the holidays. Oftentimes, one holiday is often surrounded by numerous events, and not just celebrated on that one day (i.e. Thanksgiving or Christmas are ...

The Salty Truth About Sodium

November 16, 2021 By Pearlman MD's In Nutrition
What is salt? Salt consists of a positively charged and a negatively charged ion. There are many types of salts. The salt that we commonly refer to in cooking is sodium (also known as Na on the periodic table). Edible salt consists of sodium chloride and is used as a seasoning to improve the palatab...

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...

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...