Dr. Olivia's Blog
May 05, 2015
Do you recommend a specific diet such as Paleo Diet, The Blood Type Diet or being Vegetarian?
I do not. I recommend eating a diet rich in food that comes from the earth, or whole food. This type of eating is very anti-inflammatory and high in nutritional value. It also limits foods that are very commonly allergenic. ...
May 05, 2015
What cookbooks or books you recommend?
I’m a big fan of “Grain Brain”, “Wheat Belly” and “It starts with Food.” The cookbooks I use the most are “Against All Grain” and “Everyday Paleo”. Health is my passion. Your health is our mission. Dr. Olivia Joseph Click...
May 05, 2015
What are the least inflammatory foods?
Vegetables and foods high in omega 3 fatty acids. Green vegetables are very alkaline, which help neutralize a highly acid environment, which helps with inflammation. Vegetables are hands down the healthiest food you can eat because they are loaded with...
May 05, 2015
What is the one thing you couldn't live without?
Probably my Vita-mix. It’s the one kitchen gadget that my whole family uses. We use it daily in the morning to make smoothies. I’ll puree veggies into soups and sauces. You can use it to make your own nut butters...
May 05, 2015
What are the most inflammatory foods?
Wheat, dairy and sugar. It’s just that simple. Wheat is the most inflammatory of the grains, and many people notice a significant difference in energy, pain, weight and mental clarity when off of wheat. Many people are tested for Celiac,...
March 17, 2015
Bust Belly Fat…Fast!
Abdominal weight gain can be dangerous to your health. Studies show abdominal fat is different than fat you gain in other parts of your body. It’s yellow fat, and it is inflammatory. That’s why belly fat increases your risk...
March 17, 2015
The Gluten Free…SCAM???
In a recent interview, Dr. Oz reveals that gluten free is a total scam! What?! Before we become cynical about gluten free, let me make crystal clear the point which he is trying to make, and it’s this…. Gluten free...
March 17, 2015
Do I really need a Multivitamin?
Recently, there has been some negative media attention and multivitamins. This has left many people wondering whether or not a multivitamin improves health, or has any benefit at all. First let me start by telling you the “research” was...
March 17, 2015
Prevention is the Cure!
As breast cancer prevention month comes to an end, I would like to share some basic facts that most people do not know about preventing breast cancer. I believe the billions of dollars spent on a “cure” and “treatment”...
March 17, 2015
Allergy Free Pantry – Gluten, Dairy and Egg Replacements
I know how overwhelming it can be to find out that you, or someone in your family has food sensitivities. You may not believe it, because you’ve eaten these foods daily without noticing any effect. However “how you feel” does...
March 17, 2015
Overfed & Undernourished
Yup, that’s us America, fat…overfed…and under nourished. There are 3rd world countries that are dying of hunger that are rated healthier than the United States. We also have some of thehighest rates of nutritional deficiencies in the world, which...