phytochemicals

Jun 8, 2023

Simple Speedy Salsa

Jun 8, 2023

Sweet Potato Bowls

Jan 14, 2023

PhytoRx Wrap-up

Fifteen patients completed an 8-week iteration of the PhytoRx program in Iredell County last month. The patients tried new foods, new food preparation methods and they drank more water. The PhytoRx program is built around partnerships among multiple community stakeholders who are positioned to be part of a comprehensive approach to healthcare. Here’s how it… 

Jan 14, 2023

Support “Pro-aging” with phytochemicals

Many people start the year with a renewed resolve to look and feel younger. Not surprisingly, companies market a wide variety of “anti-aging” products and protocols in such a way to enhance our desire for a youthful and healthy appearance. However, there is a competing school of thought where the goal is not to stop… 

Oct 21, 2022

Fall is here!

Do you love the seasonal transition marked by changing leaves (and, let’s be real, pumpkin spice everything)? Leaf peeping is the perfect opportunity to see anthocyanins and carotenoids in action! Phytochemicals are produced by plants to provide antioxidant capabilities to the plants that make them. These same chemicals have similar properties in human biochemical processes,… 

May 31, 2022

Reading palms, assessing health

When Guiseppe Valacchi first demonstrated the Nu Skin Carotenoid Hand Scanner, I was intrigued. In less than a minute, without drawing blood or swabbing saliva, he had given me a carotenoid “score” that could be correlated to my personal intake of fruits and vegetables. My mind was racing. How did it work? Was it accurate?…