The Food Based Pharmacist

02/15/2026

All taste preferences are learned except for breast milk! Start kids off right by avoiding ultra processed foods. Eating a variety of whole natural foods ensures better health and longevity.

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/15/opinion/junk-food-picky-eaters.html?unlocked_article_code=1.MVA.Jbtv.mJjXsmRC-Si7&smid=nytcore-ios-sharez

Blame junk food.

02/09/2026

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01/08/2026

Studies show that a diet high in whole natural fiber, which comes solely from plants, not only decreases your risk of chronic disease, it also makes you FEEL GOOD! Let's eat like the studies tell us to, not the big agricultural interests. Self care IS Healthcare. 🌱

Don’t worry, guys — I fixed it.

Still can’t believe the original image didn’t prioritize beans.

This is always a red flag for me clinically. In patients who’ve tried high-fat or animal-forward diets, that often limit beans, we almost always see the same issues: poor fiber intake, worse lipid profiles, and greater metabolic risk.

Beans are one of the most well-studied foods we have:
- High fiber
- Plant protein
- Proven cardiovascular and metabolic benefits

If a health influencer is emphasizing meat above beans, that is a red flag!

Food pyramids change. Human physiology doesn’t.

01/01/2026

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/18/well/eat/inflammation-food-diet.html?unlocked_article_code=1.BFA.NxRy.E2H-kr7QsgMR&smid=url-share Happy New Year! A lot of us make a pledge to "eat healthy" at the beginning of the year but really don't know where to start. Plant FORWARD eating is anti-inflammatory. It just makes you feel better. If you need help getting started, please drop me a note. We can do this together. Wishing you all the best for 2026!🌱

Chronic inflammation can be a silent killer, but your diet can play a role in tamping it down.

12/18/2025

Don't forget self-care this holiday season. Self care IS health care. For more healthy inspiration check out https://www.bluezones.com

12/16/2025

Everyone needs to develop healthy habits. Children included!

11/21/2025

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nutritionfacts-org-video-podcast/id1210294497?i=1000737784357 Fiber and lower protein diets can positively affect the quality of life of Parkinson’s patients. Food is medicine!!

Podcast Episode · NutritionFacts.org Video Podcast · 11/21/2025 · 5m

11/18/2025

When people say that heart disease runs in their families, so do dietary choices and recipes. So much butter!! Holy smokes!

11/11/2025

Sometimes you need a buddy to help you negotiate the change, too. Anyone interested in a conversation with me about how to effectively change your diet to improve your health?

10/31/2025

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: Always a good idea to check out any "supplements" you are taking with prescription medications.

10/25/2025

Food is medicine! https://youtu.be/52cHi5yHqeg "we use drugs, stents and bypasses. Not one of which has one single solitary thing whatever to do with the causation of the illness" Caldwell B. Esselstyn, Jr. M.D.

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10/08/2025

Supplements need more regulation! On more than one occasion when I was practicing hospital pharmacy did I see patients actually experiencing harm from supplements they thought were supposed to help them. The most glaring was an "energy" supplement that included desiccated calf adrenal gland ordered to be continued on admission. The patient had been admitted for extremely high blood pressure of unknown cause. The adrenal gland produces important hormones including adrenalin (epinephrine) which set him up for flight or fight all of the time. When contacted, the provider discontinued the home supplements and the patient's hypertensive crisis resolved.

As Americans take more gummies, pills and powders than ever, some physicians are trying to convince patients to be a bit more careful.