Carole Layton Nutritional Therapy

02/03/2026

Hey now! I know you may not be a lover of kale like I am, but hear me out. This salad really kicks some serious a$s because it's fast, easy, delicious and oh, so nutritious. Take a look!

This fiber-rich kale salad supports detox, energy, and whole-body vitality—plus easy protein add-ins for a balanced, satisfying meal.

01/31/2026

Cookbook ALERT!

I recently bought this new cookbook: "The Blue Zones Kitchen One Pot Meals" and it's a winner!

These recipes are drawn from over 100 years of dietary studies from the world’s longest-lived cultures.

They’re simple, affordable (under $5 per serving), and made in just one pot—tackling one of the biggest hurdles many Americans face: lack of time—and the minimal clean-up is a welcome bonus.

The recipes are deeply nourishing, rooted in tradition, and crafted to capture the comforting flavors we all know and love.

Two thumbs up! Can't recommend it enough!

Pre-order now! Bring the secrets of longevity to your kitchen with The Blue Zones Kitchen One Pot Meals: 100 effortless, plant-forward recipes designed to help you thrive.

01/30/2026

Magnesium is SUPER important and we just don't get enough from our food today.

Got questions or need recommendations, just let me know.

An estimated 45% of Americans are deficient in magnesium—and it’s more than a nutrient gap, it impacts daily health. Magnesium is a mineral that is foundational to how your brain fires, how your muscles contract, how your gut digests, and how your heart maintains its rhythm. While magnesium supp...

01/27/2026

Bacterial vaginosis is notoriously hard to treat, often returning even after antibiotics. But in a trial of 100 women, curcumin (the active compound in turmeric) performed better than the standard antibiotic, metronidazole:
* 82% cure rate with curcumin vs. 48% with metronidazole
*. Greater symptom relief (discharge, odor)
*. Fewer side effects

For a condition where relapse is common, these findings point to curcumin as a surprisingly effective natural option.

Feel free to reach out for additional information and supplement recommendations.

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is the prevailing infection. With the growing resistance of vaginal infections to routinely prescribed antibiotics, herbal medicine can be helpful. Researchers have conducted to compare the efficacy of curcumin and metronidazole in the treatment of BV as natural product. Thi...

01/22/2026

Do you have PCOS? If so, balancing the gut may have ripple effects far beyond digestion.

A new study found that probiotics led to major improvements compared to placebo:
* Testosterone dropped by 40% (vs. 5% with placebo)
* Triglycerides dropped by 29%
* Leaky gut marker fell by 21%

By supporting gut balance, we may also be helping to calm hormone imbalances and metabolic challenges at the same time. Reach out with questions and if you are interested in supplement recommendations.

Clinical Trial Registration Number: NCT03325023 (URL, clinicaltrials.gov; date of registration 10/26/2017).

01/19/2026

Time to put the immersion blender you got for Christmas to use!

This is a silky, rich, vegan soup that is super fresh with a sprinkle of lemon zest.

I happen to have a large rosemary plant in the backyard, so if you would like some fresh rosemary, just let me know. I'm happy to share.

This soup turns a short list of vegan ingredients into a sublimely silky soup Infusing olive oil with fresh rosemary is a trick you’ll want to keep up your sleeve: The results are delicious brushed on roast chicken, drizzled over roasted winter vegetables or even just sopped up with a nice piece o...

01/17/2026

Have you been struggling with your blood sugar regulation? If so, you are not alone, and it's a really good idea to check your insulin (in addition to your glucose and A1c). If you can’t access insulin-specific tests like the HOMA-IR index, you need look no further than the ALT and AST readings on your standard liver enzyme panel.

New research shows that a higher ALT-to-AST ratio is a strong indicator of insulin resistance, especially in women. It’s such an easy test. You don’t even need to fast.

Other clues to insulin resistance include high triglycerides (>150 mg/dL or 1.7 mmol/L), low HDL, constant hunger, reactive hypoglycemia, and weight gain around the middle.

Insulin resistance is the most common hormonal condition and a driver of many downstream problems. So it’s worth knowing if you have it, not guessing.

The BEST NEWS: Insulin resistance CAN be reversed. Ask me how!

Insulin resistance is a common pathophysiology in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular disease, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Thus, screening for the risk of insulin resistance is important to prevent disease progression. We evaluated the alanine aminotransferase/aspartate...

01/14/2026

Not everyone is a fan of tofu, but if you enjoy it, then you are really going to love this za’atar roasted tofu with chickpeas, tomatoes and lemony tahini.

It's easy to make entirely on a sheet pan. Not only does it check the tofu box, but it also satisfies my bean and salad requirements.

Note: I buy za'atar from the Olympia Food Co-Op in bulk.

Tofu and chickpeas form the hearty base for vibrant, woodsy za’atar, the popular Middle Eastern spice blend The tomatoes, when roasted, become acidic, little bursts in the salad, a great complement to the earthiness of the other ingredients The roasted vegetables, chickpeas and tofu and the tahini...

01/12/2026

I’ve always been fascinated by how our environment shapes longevity. A new study looking at more than 66,000 U.S. census tracts found that people who live closer to the coast tend to live longer. The reasons go beyond the beauty of the ocean—researchers point to milder climates, cleaner air, more opportunities for recreation, and even stronger community ties and socioeconomic factors. Coastal living seems to encourage more movement, less stress, and healthier daily rhythms. Of course, not everyone can live by the water, but you can still get many of the same benefits by seeking out “blue spaces” where you are—whether it’s a river, lake, or pond—or by simply creating daily rituals that connect you with nature

Here's the study -

01/09/2026

Here's another great vegetarian recipe to try this month - Hetty Lui McKinnon’s new soy sauce and brown butter brussels sprouts pasta is quick, and delivers on another of my resolutions: to make more weeknight use of vegetables I often reserve for holidays or special occasions, like brussels sprouts. I love ’em, and I frankly don’t cook them as much as I should.

Hetty writes, “it is possible to add other or more vegetables to balance the richness of the buttery soy sauce; mushrooms, spinach, kale and broccoli are all good options.”

With cues from wafu pasta, the Japanese-style style of cooking that brings together global and Japanese flavors, this indulgent weeknight dish delivers a powerful umami kick thanks to the combination of butter and soy sauce. Maximize the potential of butter by browning it to produce a headier sauce....

01/07/2026

All right ladies -
Here it is! The post that you have been waiting for!

Get ready for the 411 on how menopause affects our lady parts.

Labial and Cl****al Atrophy Explained

01/03/2026

Many look to the new year as an opportunity to re-evaluate their relationship with vegetables. If that sounds like you, there’s no better place to be than here.

This recipe as a five-star rating and more than 16,000 reviews. With 30 minutes, an assortment of pantry staples and some fennel, herbs and escarole (or kale or chard), you can create a dish worthy of a restaurant menu. Given my own goal of cutting down on dining out in January, I’ll be making good use of this recipe.

Inspired by the Italian dish of sautéed puntarelle (an Italian variety of chicory) and white beans, this recipe makes a satisfying vegetarian main course or a hearty side dish for roast chicken or sausages It opts for canned white beans, for the sake of weeknight convenience, and Swiss chard, which...