A Little Bit of a History and a Few Thoughts on the Ketogenic Diet…
Waaaaaay before Atkins put the butter-and-bacon version of the ketogenic diet on the map (based on the 1958 work of Pennington), very low carb diets were…
Kara Fitzgerald, ND, received her doctor of naturopathic medicine degree from the National University of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon. She completed the first Counsel on Naturopathic Medicine-accredited post-doctorate position in nutritional biochemistry and laboratory science at Metametrix Clinical Laboratory under the direction of Richard Lord, PhD. Her residency was completed at Progressive Medical Center, a large, integrative medical practice in Atlanta, Georgia.
Dr. Fitzgerald is the lead author and editor of Case Studies in Integrative and Functional Medicine and is a contributing author to Laboratory Evaluations for Integrative and Functional Medicine and the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM)’s Textbook for Functional Medicine. With the Helfgott Research Institute, Dr. Fitzgerald is actively engaged in clinical research on the DNA methylome using a diet and lifestyle intervention developed in her practice. The first publication from the study focuses on reversal of biological aging and was published 04-12-2021 in the journal Aging. She has published a consumer book titled Younger You as well as a companion cookbook, Better Broths and Healing Tonics and has an application-based Younger You Program, based on the study.
Dr. Fitzgerald is on the faculty at IFM, is an IFM Certified Practitioner and lectures globally on functional medicine. She runs a Functional Nutrition Residency program, and maintains a podcast series, New Frontiers in Functional Medicine and an active blog on her website, www.drkarafitzgerald.com. Her clinical practice is in Sandy Hook, Connecticut.
Additional publications
Sardine Crisps
Sardines are one of the world’s most nutrient-dense, bang-for-your-buck foods.
Research and News November 2017
Acetaminophen use before and during pregnancy increases ADHD risk
21 percent rise in peanut allergy since 2010, black children have double the risk
Oral Allergy Syndrome Associated with Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Excess B vitamins aren’t ‘harmlessly peed out’
Any regular alcohol intake may raise lifetime cancer risk
“Old fashioned” diets protect against leaky gut and autoimmunity
Gut dysbiosis plays a role in MS onset and progression
Choose a park over the mall to reduce fatigue and restore attention
Sesame Cumin Zucchini Bites
Zucchini is very easy to digest once it’s cooked to soft. We love this recipe for the combination of sesame oil, spices and lemon which really add another dimension.
Lemon-Coconut Tart with Chestnut and Pecan Crust
Dessert is often one of the hardest items to replace on any kind of healthy diet. Almost every regular option is made with lashings of sugar, dairy, and wheat flour. This Lemon-Coconut Tart recipe, however, is just the job.
Coconut Carrot Puree
This Coconut Carrot Puree is a sure crowd pleaser – the natural sweetness of the carrots, melded with cinnamon, is too hard to resist. And carrots are one of the most economical vegetables so your wallet will be happy too!
Carrot Cake Pudding
This Carrot Cake Pudding has a soft, mousse-like consistency, and bursts with the flavors of fall and the Holidays.
Southwestern Roasted Butternut Squash
Ahhh, squashes – the epitome of fall. Though pumpkin usually dominates fall recipes, it’s not the only sweet-tasting squash that you should be featuring this season.
Roasted Cabbage Slices
Any kind of oil-cooked cabbage disappears pretty fast in our house. Often I like to finely shred the cabbage and saute it with oil and sea salt until it’s just given in and wilted a little.
Thanksgiving Stuffing
This nutty-fruity Thanksgiving stuffing comes together quickly. Everything goes from the food processor into the baking dish, and to the oven without any fuss.
