Dr. Virginia S. Irby DC ACN

10/20/2025

You say 'witch' like it's a bad thing.

10/17/2025

This is an ideal recipe if you want to do "breakfast for dinner" in style. This Spaghetti Squash hash is packed with flavor and cuts out the carbs!

This Whole 30 Spaghetti Squash Breakfast Hash is full of flavor, and made with bacon, kale, and eggs. Nutrient dense, paleo meal.

10/16/2025

Did You Know: Dark Chocolate

As we try to decrease our CARB intake, you may be thinking that chocolate is the thing to cut, but what about dark chocolate? Dark chocolate (85% or higher) has very little sugar and a TON of health benefits!

1. Protection from Disease-Causing Free Radicals
2. Potential Cancer Prevention
3. Improved Heart Health
4. Good for Overall Cholesterol Profile
5. Better Cognitive Function
6. Improves Blood Pressure
7. Antioxidant-Rich Superfood
8. Potential Vision Booster
9. Protects Skin Health

So throw out all that milk chocolate junk food and replace it with a good quality dark chocolate, and enjoy!

Source: Draxe.com

10/15/2025

Milk Chocolate or Dark Chocolate? Comment below!

10/14/2025

Happy Tuesday!

10/13/2025

"Magic is really very simple, all you've got to do is want something and then let yourself have it."

10/10/2025

Try these Pumpkin AND Apple Fall Balls for a sweet treat!

I couldn’t decide between making a pumpkin recipe or an apple recipe so I just * rolled * them into one! Truly my best fall-crazed-idea of the season so far. ;) I love the flavors of this time of year. They’re all so cozy and I think I associate cozy flavors with comfort food and a comfortable t...

10/09/2025

Here are the steps to download the Carb Manager App for this week's health challenge!

1. Go to your App Store/Play Store
2. Search for Carb Manager, it's a green C with a red M inside
3. Download! (if your app store isn't set up you may need to do that first)
4. Find the app on your phone and open it
5. You do not need to make an account, just skip it!
6. Answer the set up questions about age, weight, height, activity level (be honest!)
7. Set your calorie goal to "Maintain Weight" (we can change this later in settings)
8. Set your macro goal to "Low Carb Moderate Fat" 20:40:40 (we can change this later)
9. You are all set! Add your foods by clicking the "..." next to each meal and search for what you ate. There are lots of brand name products or if you make it at home you can do each ingredient.

REMEMBER: We are just getting a comparison right now! Don't worry about the numbers, just eat what you normally would for TWO WEEKS. Then we will look at any changes that might need to be made.

Good Luck! 🍀🍀

10/08/2025

Health Challenge: Know what you eat 🍎🍆🍞🍔🍰

This health challenge is a little bit different. I don't want you to change ANYTHING. That's right, this one is going to be really easy.... but it's going to be eye opening! 👀

I challenge you to download ⬇️⬇️ a carb counting app (I really recommend Carb Manager) and just record what you eat and drink.

🔑The key for this challenge is: I want you to look at your MACROS and know what you are eating. Macronutrients are carbs, protein and fat. You want to have AT A MAXIMUM a ratio of 30:30:40, but I recommend most people do 20:40:40 for Paleo diets and 12:25:63 for Keto diets.

When you download the app it's going to ask you to put in your personal info and pick a Macro Goal. For now, I want you all to pick Low Carb Moderate Fat 20:40:40 just so you can compare your diet to something.

I'm betting you will be surprised by the results!

Record your food for 2 weeks and we will compare the results for our NEXT health challenge. (Hint: it takes this one to the next step)

NOTE: You do NOT need to purchase the premium version of this app, the free version has everything you need! Rachelle will do a video tomorrow explaining how to download and set up the app if you need help, just message me and I'm happy to help!

SO WHO'S IN? Comment with a thumbs up 👍 below if you are accepting the challenge!

10/06/2025

"Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower."

10/03/2025

It's finally fall and that means it's pumpkin season! Try out this pumpkin chili for a delicious and hearty meal!

This paleo pumpkin chili recipe is perfect for cool fall nights! Quick and EASY, GF, HEALTHY, and ready in just 20 minutes.

10/02/2025

As a Functional Nutritionist I have lots of tools in my toolbox. One of these tools is a Zyto Scan. It quickly gives me some insight into what's going on in your body and then gives some suggestions on how to improve your results. I take these suggestions and dig deeper until I find the product or lifestyle change that works best for you! This scan is included for FREE as part of a regular appointment with me.

✋Distance Patients can get a Scan too!
If you live far away, but still want the benefits of a Zyto Scan you are in luck! I can send the hand cradle to you and scan you remotely!

For more information about scheduling an appointment to get your Zyto Scan, call my office at 916-844-2800!