Category Archives: Nutrition

What is MCT Oil?  What is MCT? “MCT” is short for medium-chain triglycerides, maybe your path to help burn body fat, improve mental clarity and have great energy. Furthermore, it can help you lower your blood sugar. Did you know the same MCT Oil (medium chain triglyceride oil) could also help you lower your risk [Read More…]

UPDATED: 4/2/2021 Is your sleep too good? Are you sick of waking up each morning too well rested?   I haven’t heard that too often over the past 26-years. In fact, it’s usually the opposite. “Dr. Derek, I feel chronically tired.  I feel run down.  I feel like I’m not getting restful sleep.” And so on…. [Read More…]

Are you sick of boring hard boiled eggs in the morning? Looking for new keto recipes or something keto friendly? Then you are in the right spot. This low carb and keto recipe will make you jump for joy! With the growing popularity of avocados, I thought I’d share a quick low carb breakfast and [Read More…]

The biggest barrier to improving health is limiting carbs/sugars. But sometimes it’s easier said than done. That’s why I recommend to eat bacon! Please hear me out for a moment… Just avoiding comfort food or eliminating sugars and carbs can be a process that involves both education and behavior modification with accountability. Sugar/Carbs act as [Read More…]

The perfect Weekend Meal! No-longer are the days where the misconception that eating red meat is bad. In fact, many experts now insist that you eat red-meat at least once a week, especially women if you want to be healthy and AVOID heart disease. Grass-Fed red meat is an excellent source of Omega-3 (heart healthy) fats and [Read More…]

So many people have questions about carbohydrates (Carbs). And with the popularity of Keto, carbs are taught to be avoided. While it is true that carbs are unnecessary, they certainly are not all equal and do not all have to be avoided. When it come to carbs (which are simple and double sugars) it’s all about [Read More…]

Drinking Blank Ants? Does that sound crazy? Why would someone consider drinking Black Ant powder? What are the benefits and what does it do? I had read that Black Ant Powder had some amazing benefits such as: High in absorbable protein Rich source of Zinc Aids in the production of energy especially before exercise So after hearing the benefits, I thought I might consider [Read More…]

Supercharge your brain, body and belly! I am proud to announce our brand new High-Octane MCT Oil! MCT Oil may help improve brain health, gut health, immunity and with weight loss, drop body fat and improve the quality of your life. MCT oil stands for Medium Chain Triglycerides and is extremely popular within the Ketogenic [Read More…]

  When is the best time to take ACV? A number of clients asked me this week when they should take the Apple Cider Vinegar. Is it before bed, with meals, or a good idea to drink Apple Cider Vinegar morning? And the answer is: It depends. Here are the scenarios: 1) Before or after [Read More…]

I hope you enjoyed the Super-Bowl yesterday! I believe we all thought it would have been closer. Some people probably ate perfectly. Others may have drifted. The drifting of eating and drinking higher carbs can cause two problems: Short-term bloating and water weight gain Longer-term and more problematic insulin spikes I usually harp on insulin because [Read More…]