# Dr. Frank Lipman Blog 83 results for category `Nutrition`, author Dr. Frank Lipman. ## Results - [The Easiest Health Hack in Your Kitchen? 7 Little Seeds With Big Dividends](https://www.drfranklipman.com/post/the-easiest-health-hack-in-your-kitchen-7-little-seeds-with-big-dividends) — By Dr. Frank Lipman · 2026-08-10 · Nutrition. For some of us, the idea of overhauling your life to enhance your health and wellness can feel daunting, even overwhelming. My advice: break it down into manageable steps. What you eat, and how well you eat, is a big part of the road map. And here’s what I’ve learned after doing this for a long time: the most reliable - [My Go-To Green List: Ten Veggies That Do the Heavy Lifting for Your Health](https://www.drfranklipman.com/post/my-go-to-green-list-ten-veggies-that-do-the-heavy-lifting-for-your-health) — By Dr. Frank Lipman · 2026-07-27 · Nutrition. “Let food by thy medicine, and medicine by thy food.” However you phrase it, it’s an excellent reminder not to get so caught up in meal timing regimens or the ins and outs of particular diets that we forget the most important thing, the food itself. And no type of food does a better job of keeping us intact and thrivin - [The Hidden Power of Resistant Starch—The Carb That Behaves Like Fiber](https://www.drfranklipman.com/post/the-hidden-power-of-resistant-starch---the-carb-that-behaves-like-fiber) — By Dr. Frank Lipman · 2026-07-13 · Nutrition. Though it may sounds strange, chilling foods like rice, potatoes, pasta, and even bread can transform some of their digestible starch into something called resistant starch—a form of carbohydrate that resists digestion and reaches the colon intact. There, it feeds beneficial gut bacteria, supports the microbiome, and m - [An Acquired Taste with Benefits: The Curious Case of Nattokinase, The Gut and Heart Helper](https://www.drfranklipman.com/post/an-acquired-taste-with-benefits-the-curious-case-of-nattokinase-the-gut-and-heart-helper) — By Dr. Frank Lipman · 2026-06-15 · Nutrition. So, what is natto anyway? It’s a traditional Japanese food, made up of soybeans fermented with the Bacillus subtilis bacteria. To most Westerners, it tends to look less than appealing – a dollop of reddish brown, mushy beans stuck together in a stringy cheesy goo that a biochemist would describe as a chain of glutamine - [Polyphenols: The Edible Compounds to Help Your Body Age Smarter —Not Faster](https://www.drfranklipman.com/post/polyphenols-the-edible-compounds-to-help-your-body-age-smarter---not-faster) — By Dr. Frank Lipman · 2026-05-18 · Nutrition. Here’s a look at the promise and power of polyphenols, and why they’re worth your attention, that is, if living a longer, healthier life is on your radar. - [The Ultimate Low-Tech, High Taste Biohack: 10 Spices to Get More Of](https://www.drfranklipman.com/post/the-ultimate-low-tech-high-taste-biohack-10-spices-to-get-more-of) — By Dr. Frank Lipman · 2026-04-27 · Nutrition. When most of us fire up the stove, and hit the spice drawer, we’re thinking primarily of adding flavor. But from a scientific perspective, there’s proof that numerous spices contain a number of bioactive compounds that positively influence inflammation, oxidative stress, blood sugar, cardiovascular health, immune funct - [How Intermittent Fasting Promotes Your Hormonal Health -- and Why I’m A Fan!](https://www.drfranklipman.com/post/how-intermittent-fasting-promotes-your-hormonal-health----and-why-im-a-fan) — By Dr. Frank Lipman · 2026-03-02 · Nutrition. When hormones stop playing nicely with one another, blood sugar swings, sleep becomes lighter or harder to come by, cravings feel louder, weight can shift in ways that feel unfair, and stress tends to linger. Over time, these disruptions can add up, affecting mood, metabolism, immune health, resilience, and even how qu - [6 Ways to Avoid Emulsifiers – and the Gut Troubles They Bring](https://www.drfranklipman.com/post/6-ways-to-avoid-emulsifiers---and-the-gut-troubles-they-bring) — By Dr. Frank Lipman · 2025-07-07 · Nutrition. What you put in your gut microbiome – the community of bacteria that live mostly in your large intestine – has an enormous impact on countless aspects of your overall resilience, immune defenses and even brain function. Ignore your gut at your peril. When it comes to foods that support the health of your microbiome, a - [9 Ways Intermittent Fasting Can Keep Brains Young and Healthy – and How to Do It](https://www.drfranklipman.com/post/9-ways-intermittent-fasting-can-keep-brains-young-and-healthy---and-how-to-do-it) — By Dr. Frank Lipman · 2025-06-30 · Nutrition. While you might think of intermittent fasting as a trendy TikTok weight-loss hack, think again. IF’s benefits go far beyond the scale – helping to improve heart health, blood sugar control; reduce inflammation, blood pressure and even cancer risk – while also doing some impressive things for your brain, too. Though the - [5 Smart Strategies for Eating Tuna Without Spiking Mercury Levels](https://www.drfranklipman.com/post/5-smart-strategies-for-eating-tuna-without-spiking-mercury-levels) — By Dr. Frank Lipman · 2025-01-06 · Nutrition. Love fish? Then you also need to be careful about not elevating your body’s mercury levels – a common problem that often comes with ‘too much of a good thing.’ While not over-doing it is a good rule of thumb for just about any kind of fish you enjoy, it’s especially important when it comes to tuna, one of the most popu - [6 Ways B12 Keeps Mental and Physical Health Humming](https://www.drfranklipman.com/post/6-ways-b12-keeps-mental-and-physical-health-humming) — By Dr. Frank Lipman · 2024-11-18 · Nutrition. Vitamin B12 is one of those unique substances that does so much good that I urge anyone interested in health and longevity not to overlook it. One big reason to keep your levels topped up? It’s great for brain health and keeping your mood on an even keel – just what our difficult times require. What else can B12 do for - [6 Ways to Crush Food Allergies and Handle Your Histamines](https://www.drfranklipman.com/post/6-ways-to-crush-food-allergies-and-handle-your-histamines) — By Dr. Frank Lipman · 2024-07-22 · Nutrition. One of the best ways to handle your histamines is to consider the potential allergens you may unknowingly be putting into your body multiple times a day, and that’s food. Certain foods may be causing you a lot of physical grief (in the form of allergy symptoms) while also compromising the health of your gut and immune - [10 Ways to Keep Weed Killer Glyphosate Out of Your Body](https://www.drfranklipman.com/post/10-ways-to-keep-weed-killer-glyphosate-out-of-your-body) — By Dr. Frank Lipman · 2024-06-03 · Nutrition. For well over a decade, I’ve been sounding the alarm about the human and environmental cost of glyphosate – the active ingredient in the well-known herbicide Roundup. This nasty, health-tanking compound has never been anything but awful for your body and the news hasn’t gotten better with time. While awareness about it - [3 Reasons To Get Off the Grain Train – and 4 Flavorful Ways To Do It](https://www.drfranklipman.com/post/3-reasons-to-get-off-the-grain-train---and-4-flavorful-ways-to-do-it) — By Dr. Frank Lipman · 2024-05-13 · Nutrition. We all want a generous ‘healthspan,’ that is, the time we have on this earth to live with vitality and in good health. Fortunately, there are plenty of everyday habits that can help us achieve it. Good sleep, plenty of movement, keeping stress at bay, social connection, they’re all important. But when you eat right, we - [Tap Into the 7 Amazing Health-Saving Properties of Apigenin](https://www.drfranklipman.com/post/tap-into-the-7-amazing-health-saving-properties-of-apigenin) — By Frank Lipman · 2023-11-06 · Nutrition. Safe to say, as a person who’s had the great good fortune to be on this earth for a few decades, with each passing year, on both a personal and professional level, I’ve grown increasingly interested in the idea of how to do aging better. While there’s no way to stop... - [7 Great Vegetables That Are Even Healthier When Cooked](https://www.drfranklipman.com/post/7-great-vegetables-that-are-even-healthier-when-cooked) — By Dr. Frank Lipman · 2023-09-04 · Nutrition. As everyone (hopefully) knows by now, fresh, colorful vegetables are the cornerstone of a healthy diet. Simply put, your body thrives on the real, close-to-the-vine stuff. When it comes to veggies though, one question patients often ask is, which is better – raw or cooked? And the answer is, both have their merits, tho - [Why Choline is So Essential for Your Health – and How to Get Yours](https://www.drfranklipman.com/post/why-choline-is-so-essential-for-your-health-and-how-to-get-yours) — By Dr. Frank Lipman · 2023-07-10 · Nutrition. If you’re not familiar with choline, well, you’re not alone. In fact, choline wasn’t even recognized by American health authorities as “essential” until 1998, so it is, in its way, a relative newcomer. And, while our bodies do produce some small amounts of choline, we need to be mindful to consume a sufficient amount o - [9 Simple Ways to Make Your Kitchen a Greener and Healthier One](https://www.drfranklipman.com/post/9-simple-ways-to-make-your-kitchen-a-greener-and-healthier-one) — By Dr. Frank Lipman · 2023-07-03 · Nutrition. Though plenty of people still cling to their plastic, these days we know that doing so is bad news. Over time we’ve realized that plastic-based convenience comes at a high price, exposing our bodies to far too many health-bashing endocrine disruptors or EDs. What makes EDs so scary is that they have the power to wreak - [3 Reasons to Love Organics – And 17 Ways To Buy More Of Them For Less](https://www.drfranklipman.com/post/3-reasons-to-love-organics-and-17-ways-to-buy-more-of-them-for-less) — By Dr. Frank Lipman · 2023-06-12 · Nutrition. The increased demand for and supply of organic food has narrowed the cost differential, putting more organic options within reach for more people. Still, I know price can be a concern. That’s why I want to explain why I’m so passionate about organics and offer a few ways to help you enjoy more of them without emptying - [9 Instant Health Upgrades That Happen When You Quit Booze](https://www.drfranklipman.com/post/9-instant-health-upgrades-that-happen-when-you-quit-booze) — By Dr. Frank Lipman · 2023-06-05 · Nutrition. Everyday we’re bombarded with TV images advertising all the good things that drinking alcohol brings – fun! Spontaneity! Romance! Too bad they rarely show us the other side, the busted lives and wrecked livers that come with blatantly abusive drinking. But for a much larger group of us, it’s a more subtle erosion of th - [My 9 Rules of Good Food and How to Get Yours](https://www.drfranklipman.com/post/my-9-rules-of-good-food-and-how-to-get-yours) — By Dr. Frank Lipman · 2023-05-29 · Nutrition. Big Food has so dazzled us with the quantity of what they produce, it’s helped made it easy to overlook or consciously ignore quality. The result? The food we’re putting into our systems, however reasonable in cost and tasty they may be, is making us sick and ultimately contributing to shortened life and health spans - - [Let’s Get Nuts: 7 Nuts That Taste Great and Boost Health](https://www.drfranklipman.com/post/lets-get-nuts-7-nuts-that-taste-great-and-boost-health-324ba) — By Dr. Frank Lipman · 2023-05-22 · Nutrition. It’s hard not to love nuts. They’re portable, convenient, delicious and deliver a solid dose of nutritional goodies that help your body thrive. Eating more nuts is one simple, virtually effortless healthy habit that I encourage everyone (everyone who isn’t allergic, that is) to indulge in. Nutritionally speaking, the a - [7 Ways to Balance Your Brain, Belly and Mood with Food](https://www.drfranklipman.com/post/7-ways-to-balance-your-brain-belly-and-mood-with-food-2) — By Dr. Frank Lipman · 2023-05-15 · Nutrition. In a post-pandemic world, depression and anxiety are all too common afflictions, but before you reach for the pills, consider the plate, that is, the food you eat every day. It can have a major, and all too often, underappreciated, effect on your mood. Why? A lot of it has to do with the role of the bacteria in your gu - [7 Trendy ‘Health Foods’ that Aren’t as Healthy as You Think](https://www.drfranklipman.com/post/7-trendy-health-foods-that-arent-as-healthy-as-you-think) — By Dr. Frank Lipman · 2023-05-01 · Nutrition. The idea of wholesome foods being great for body and mind is almost a no-brainer, what’s not always so clear is what, exactly, constitutes a truly healthy option versus one that seems good for you but, in reality, isn’t. ## Search help Use `q` for full-text search, `category` to filter, `sort=relevance|newest|oldest|az`, and `author=frank` for Dr. Lipman's posts. - [Agent index](https://www.drfranklipman.com/llms.txt) - [Complete sitemap](https://www.drfranklipman.com/sitemap.xml)