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Back, Again: Heartburn, Acid Reflux & GERD

Many suffer from heartburn, GERD, or acid reflux consistently. The acid and burning feelings always seem to come back, again and again. There are plenty of over-the-counter options that can relieve symptoms temporarily, but eliminating the problem permanently is ideal...

A Heavy Liver: More About Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

The liver is one of our vital organs and has multiple functions within the body. Naming a fraction of its role; it can metabolize carbohydrates, detoxify the blood, store iron, and produce bile. Mistreating the body also abuses the liver and fat accumulation can...

Intro to Celiac Disease

Celiac disease is an autoimmune disease in which the body’s immune system attacks ingested gluten, and, by mistake, also attacks the intestinal lining. The damage to the intestines can cause several symptoms including: Abdominal pain Bloating Gas Cramps Diarrhea...

Dr. Tom Incledon Discusses Body Composition

Click play to listen as Dr. Tom Incledon discusses the basics of body composition. Learn more about body fat testing with the Bod Pod in Scottsdale or call (480) 883-7240 to have your body fat tested today!

Focus on Whole Grains: Quinoa

Quinoa (keen-wa) is called the mother of all grains and for good reason. It has the highest protein content of all the grains along with high levels of phosphorus, magnesium, iron, linoleic acid, lysine, methionine, and cysteine. Typically, lysine and cysteine aren’t...

Body Fat Testing Showdown: Bod Pod v. Calipers

We’ve heard it countless times after someone’s first Bod Pod in Scottsdale test: “This can’t be right! I’ve had my body fat tested before and it was lower. I know I’m not X percent body fat!” Nine times out of ten, the person didn’t have their previous body fat test...

A Nutritionist’s Take on Whole Grains

What Are Whole Grains? A grain can be called a whole grain when it still contains its original composition of bran, germ, and endosperm. It can be processed in terms of rolled, cracked, or cooked, but still needs to have the word ‘whole’ in the ingredients. How do You...

Hypoallergenic Cookbook: Quinoa Summer Salad

Quinoa is a seed - not a grain - with a similar taste and texture to couscous. It is a great choice for complex carbohydrates for those with wheat or gluten intolerances. Quinoa is a good source of manganese, magnesium, and many other vitamins and minerals. Quinoa...

Hypoallergenic Cookbook: Bison Black Bean Chili

Another recipe from our hypoallergenic meal plan. Bison Black Bean Chili Ingredients 2 pounds of ground bison 2 (15 ounces) cans of black beans 1 large onion, chopped 3 cloves of garlic, minced 4 (14.5 ounces) cans of diced tomatoes 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce 4 tsp...

Food Allergies & Weight Loss

You may have a hidden food allergy that is making you fat (or at least making weight loss more difficult). Food allergy organizations like the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network estimate that more than 12 million Americans have a food allergy to fish, shellfish,...

Hypoallergenic Cookbook: Baby Portabella and Buckwheat Sauté

This is another recipe from our hypoallergenic meal plan. Baby Portabella and Buckwheat Saute Ingredients 4 cups baby portabella mushrooms, sliced 4 cups cooked buckwheat ½ large onion, diced 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2 cloves minced garlic salt and pepper to...

Hypoallergenic Cookbook: Zucchini and Lentil Summer Salad

This recipe comes from our upcoming hypoallergenic meal plan. It is free of any shellfish, dairy, eggs, wheat/gluten, tree nuts, peanuts, and soy. Zucchini and Lentil Summer Salad Ingredients 8 zucchini 4 cups cherry tomatoes halved 4 cups cooked lentils ½ cup...