Entries by Dr Susanne

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So What’s the Deal with the Part-Time Part?

So What’s the Deal with the Part-Time Part? By Leanne Ely, CNC I get asked all the time what’s up with the “part-time” aspect of going paleo. It’s quite the conundrum to have to reconcile all of this as a nutritionist,foodie, cook and cookbook author. This idea of eating paleo was a big surprise to […]

Essential Nutrients 101: Amino Acids

Amino Acids – The Building Blocks of Life This week we are exploring the nutrients that are critical for a happy and healthy body. Today we look at amino acids – the building blocks of life! Amino acids come from larger molecules called proteins. There are 8-10 essential amino acids that we need to take […]

Essential Nutrients 101: Minerals

Minerals – The Spark Plugs of Biochemistry This week I am discussing the essential nutrients needed for a healthy and balanced life.  Today we are talking about minerals – the spark plugs of our biochemistry!  As enzymatic co-factors, minerals support thousands of chemical reactions in our body, in fact, with out them, we would not […]

Essential Nutrients 101: Vitamin B Complex

The Stress Vitamins This week I am discussing the essential nutrients needed for a healthy and balanced life.  Today we are talking about the Vitamin B Complex. There are many different types of Vitamin B: Thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, niacinamide, pantothenate, pyridoxal 5 phosphate, cobalomine, methylcobalamin, biotin and folate. Together these Vitamin B’s are very important […]

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Essential Nutrients 101: Vitamin C

This week I am sharing some of my favorite vital nutrients with you – ones that are truly essential for the human body to thrive, prevent cellular damage and the aging process, as well as even preventing disease. Some of these power house nutrients are Vitamin C, Vitamin B’s, Minerals and Amino Acids. Let’s talk […]

Essential Nutrients Week

 Essential Nutrients for a Healthy and Balanced Life   Last week my radio show, Wellness for Life with Dr. Susanne Bennett, was all about essential nutrients. In the episode I gave seven very good reasons for taking vitamin and mineral supplements and I provided detailed directions on how to properly take these supplements. Well, I […]

The Dreaded Swollen Belly by Dr. Susanne

The appearance of the belly never lies.   (“Before” photo of one of my patient- a yoga instructor who has beautiful arms and legs and is at a healthy weight.) I have had so many people expressing their frustrations to me about their belly- they eat the right “healthy” foods- lots of vegetables and fruit; […]

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Delicious Recipes – Grilled Chicken with Avocado Sauce

Grilled Chicken with Avocado Sauce from Simply Gluten Free Cookbook by Chef Varouj (Modified by Dr. Susanne to follow the Gut Restore/Heal Your Gut Food Checklist) Yield: 4 servings Prep time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 10 minutes Ingredients: For the chicken: 4 chicken breasts, bone in or boneless 2 teaspoons cumin, ground 1 1/2 tablespoons […]

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Delicious Recipes – Wilted Spinach with Sunflower Seeds

Wilted Spinach with Sunflower Seeds from Simply Gluten Free Cookbook by Chef Varouj (Modified by Dr. Susanne to follow the Gut Restore/Heal Your Gut Food Checklist) Yield: 2 servings Prep time: 10 minutes This is a very quick and easy side that could be prepared in few minutes. Ingredients: 1 pound baby organic spinach, (washed with […]

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Delicious Recipes – Quick Breakfast

“Quick” Breakfast from Simply Gluten Free Cookbook by Chef Varouj (Modified by Dr. Susanne to follow the Gut Restore/Heal Your Gut Food Checklist) Yield: 1 serving Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 10 minutes This is my “convenience” breakfast, best of all, I always use leftovers meats, herbs and vegetables, and I add other ingredients to […]