healthy eating

How To Keep Your Heart Healthy In These Stressful Times

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Dr. Katie Keller holding a stethoscope.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. It is the number one killer in females as well, which is often overlooked. Men present with the more classic, grip-your-chest type of symptoms. Females notoriously present with more subtle symptoms, which may even feel like indigestion. This is not meant to scare you, just to keep you aware, and to help you start a conversation with your doctor. Below are a few of my favorite heart health recommendations: Take CoQ10 100 mg twice p

The Three Supplements Everyone Needs

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Dr. Katie Keller holding a stethoscope.

I am a believer in supplements as part of a complete wellness routine and I recommend them to most of my patients. While eating a wide variety of nutrient dense foods and a “rainbow” of fruits and veggies is a great way to get vitamins and minerals, the truth is, it’s hard to get everything you need consistently.

The Truth about Trick or Treating!

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Halloween treats in a pumpkin styled bucket.

It is almost ironic that the eve of celebrating the dead cherishes a food that causes the most health problems in the world. Candy, whether it be the hard candy or chocolate variety, has sugar as the main ingredient. Sugar is being more widely accepted as the contributing cause of many medical issues including diabetes, cancer and even mood disorders in adults and kids.

Pumpkin Carving Tips You Never Knew!

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Jack O'lantern

Pumpkin carving is a tradition which dates back hundreds of years ago that originated in Ireland when turnips and potatoes were actually used as Jack-o’-lanterns. Early Irish Americans transitioned to using pumpkins which turned into the classic Halloween tradition we celebrate today.

Diets! Are Any of Them Actually Healthy?

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fruits and nuts in a bowl

With a Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition from UT Austin, I have a very solid foundation of knowledge about the foods we eat and the role which nutrients play for our health. However, in most medical residency programs in the U.S., the focus seems to be on medications for specific diseases rather than avoiding medications altogether through proper eating habits.

You Are What You Eat!

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vegetables laid out in the shape of a heart

After attending the first day of Functional Medicine continuing education, the take home lesson was to be mindful of what you put in your mouth. “Remove” foods that are causing harm. “Replace” the nutrients which are missing.

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