Ritamarie Loscalzo – Author at Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo, Institute of Nutritional Endocrinology

“Heart-breaking” Sneaky Foods – and a Ginger Sweet Potato Chips Recipe!

Hello, Health-Seeker! We’re all still in follow-up mode after our sell-out Spring Into Vitality event last weekend. I enjoyed it so much that I’m already laying awake planning the next one. At the event, I discovered a new addiction – cashew yogurt! I have made 3 batches so far – and one was videotaped! On Saturday I had a blast teaching the Beginner’s Guide to Making Fermented Foods: Non-Dairy Yogurt, Cheese, and Kefir classfor our VITAL Community Healing Kitchen video class. The recording of the class is going up today, along with a recipe guide. If you’re not a member of our VITAL Community, you can still take advantage of our 2-month trial membership. We”ll be restructuring soon, so now’s the time to get in: https://drritamarie.com/go/VitalCommunity In the class we also made block “cheese” from mac nuts and brazil nuts, along with kefir and sauerkraut. I am enjoying the warm weather and am actually contemplating visiting my son in Florida for his last teenage birthday in 2 weeks, This week Thursday marks my birthday and the anniversary of my mom’s death. It’s a bittersweet day. On this birthday I will be older than she was when she died. Look for […]

Another Favorite “F-Word” – Plus a March Recipe for You!

Ten Diet and Lifestyle Strategies I Wish My Parents Had Followed to Protect Their Hearts

I lost my parents prematurely because they failed to protect their heart health. I vowed to overcome the genetic proclivity towards heart disease by adopting a heart healthy diet and lifestyle, and teaching it to as many people I can. Here are a few key strategies I...

Raw Food Recipes for Gluten Free Low Glycemic Easter

I wrote an article a couple of Easters ago, highlighting some gluten free Easter recipes. Since then, I have learned a lot more about insulin resistance, and the need for low glycemic gluten free recipes. So this year, as the Christians all over the world celebrate...

How To Make Fitness FUN

Today's post will be short but full of energy! In previous posts, I talked about my four favorite "F-Words." They are: FUN, Food, Fitness, and Flexibility. The Physiology of Fun, and The Sweetest of Them All Part 1 and Part 2...

Poisons in Your Pantry, Shocking Natural Sweetener Facts, Part 2 – and Another Great Recipe!

Playtime – Living Life to the Fullest (Encore)

Obesity, stress, depression and lack of physical health are at an all-time high in our society. These are symptoms of the root cause of decreased physical activity, play and pleasure in life. Dr. Ritamarie talks often about nutrition, exercise, sleep, supplements,...

The Sweetest of Them All: (Part 2)

Last week, I started a blog series about well-being that mentioned four areas of focus: Fun Fitness Food Flexibility The first in the series, The Physiology of Fun, covered how important it is to have laughter and fun in your life. For this article, I'd like to focus...

My 2nd Favorite “F-Word” & Shocking Sweeteners That Score an “F – Plus a March Recipe!

The Sweetest of Them All: Which Sweeteners Are Healthiest? (Part 1)

Last week, I started a blog series about well-being that mentioned four areas of focus: Fun Fitness Food Flexibility The first in the series, The Physiology of Fun, covered how important it is to have laughter and fun in your life. For this article, I'd like to focus...