The posts below are samples of my writing in the fields of nutrition and Functional Medicine. I have also ghostwritten several articles for other experts, and my work has been published on drkarafitzgerald.com, ifm.org, and mindbodygreen.com.
Faux Meats: Good for the Planet – But What About Your Health?
Are you curious about the surge in popularity of plant-based burgers like the Impossible and Beyond…
Faux Meats: Good for the Planet – But What About Your Health?Read More
Expanding Our View on Leaky Gut: Beyond the ON/OFF Idea
What’s in your leaky gut protocol? Perhaps it’s time to expand beyond basic diet and 4/5-R…
Expanding Our View on Leaky Gut: Beyond the ON/OFF IdeaRead More
When Do Fermented Foods Outperform Probiotic Supplements?
Taking a probiotic supplement certainly is convenient for both practitioner and patient; and yes, we use…
When Do Fermented Foods Outperform Probiotic Supplements?Read More
Climate Change Series Part 1 – Planetary Health Equals Personal Health
As most of us go about our daily lives, climate change and planetary health may seem…
Climate Change Series Part 1 – Planetary Health Equals Personal HealthRead More
Hypermethylation: Are We Overdoing It with Methylation Support?
Over the last few years, clinicians have become increasingly aware of the importance of methylation as…
Hypermethylation: Are We Overdoing It with Methylation Support?Read More
Methylation and Bone Health
Dynamic Bone Bone is not a static entity in our body. Our body is continually actively…
Traveling on an Elimination Diet – How to Keep Your Sanity!
Our family of four just returned from a 10-day road trip to Montana, South Dakota and…
Traveling on an Elimination Diet – How to Keep Your Sanity!Read More
Make it App-en! Our Favorite Apps to Support Your Health Goals
The team here at Dr. Kara Fitzgerald’s clinic are always screening for new products and technologies…
Make it App-en! Our Favorite Apps to Support Your Health GoalsRead More
Recipes for the Holidays That Won’t Ruin Your Diet
The holidays can be a tricky time for anyone with dietary restrictions. And for anyone who…
Two Serious Flaws in the “Best Diets Rankings”
Be savvy in your interpretation of the “Best Diets Rankings for 2018” to avoid some serious…
The BPA Problem and What To Do About It
As I’m sure many of you are well aware, BPA (bisphenol A) is a known endocrine…
6 Tips for Fighting Seasonal Allergies Naturally
It’s that time of year again. Pollen season in the North East hits full swing, so…
Allergies – Why Our Approach to Hygiene has Been so Wrong
What if we said that our understanding of what clean and dirty needs to be turned…
Allergies – Why Our Approach to Hygiene has Been so WrongRead More
Diet Wars – Why We’ll Still Take Personalized Over Veganuary
An introductory note from DrKF – For some folks, being vegan or vegetarian is a calling;…
Diet Wars – Why We’ll Still Take Personalized Over VeganuaryRead More
7 Underlying Causes of SIBO That You Might Be Missing
Sometimes a simple low FODMAPs diet, or a course of prescription or botanical antimicrobials, is enough…
7 Underlying Causes of SIBO That You Might Be MissingRead More
Common Food Additive Implicated in Food Allergy
Food allergies are increasing at an astounding rate. While many factors appear to play a role…
We’re Breathing Bad Air-What Can We Do About It?
Even though you can’t see the fine particles of pollution in the air around you, they’re…
Your Complete Guide to Hydration
Phew, summer is hot! Proper hydration is ALWAYS important, but even more so when the weather…
What Are Antihistamines Doing to Our Brains?
Antihistamines such as Benadryl, belong to a class of medications with anticholinergic effects. This means that…
Winter Blues? Danish Hygge Meets Functional Medicine
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD), or the ‘winter blues’, is a real phenomenon, affecting about 16 million…
Winter Blues? Danish Hygge Meets Functional MedicineRead More
Is it Safe to Use Flax Oil to Season Cast Iron Pans?
Flax oils can oxidize at seasoning temperatures, but does the polymerization process make that concern redundant?…
Is it Safe to Use Flax Oil to Season Cast Iron Pans?Read More
Is Your Cholesterol Too Low?
“Your cholesterol number is high…” a phrase still scary enough to many of us. Cholesterol is…
Organic vs Conventional: Do the Differences Matter?
A recent write up of systematic reviews and meta-analysis (among the highest grades of scientific evaluation)…
Organic vs Conventional: Do the Differences Matter?Read More
5 Things Everyone Should Know About Sugar
I’m sure it’s no secret to anyone reading this that sugar consumption has risen in the…
Pin-Point Precision Personalized Nutrition: A Tale of Two Very Different Weight Loss Success Stories
Last week I ran a nutrient intake analysis (NIA) on a couple of patients of the…
Food Fears and a Little Compromise
Do you have any food fears? Yesterday, a lovely friend of mine told me that she…
How to be a Savvy Egg Shopper
Organic, omega-3 enriched, cage free, free range—learn why these aren’t necessarily the best or only qualities…
How to Get the Most EGCG from Your Green Tea
Green tea is a known superfood, primarily for its EGCG content. But did you know that…
Safe Soil for Your Home-Grown Veggies
When we moved from our tiny New York City apartment out to the ‘burbs’ some nine…
Get Your Health on For the Fourth of July!
Following a healthy diet doesn’t mean you have to go without when it comes to Holidays!…
Diet Sleuthing: Navigating A Successful Dairy Elimination and Challenge
Do you experience headaches, fatigue, joint pain, excess mucus, congestion, hay fever, respiratory problems or skin…
Diet Sleuthing: Navigating A Successful Dairy Elimination and ChallengeRead More
Feed Your Refrigerator! How to Make Your Tricky Diet Work
Today I want to highlight a cooking concept that I think is absolutely invaluable to anyone…
Feed Your Refrigerator! How to Make Your Tricky Diet WorkRead More
The Variable Calcium Content in Leafy Greens
Just today I was reviewing a nutrient intake evaluation with a patient of our clinic, let’s…
Oral Allergy Syndrome: What It Is + 6 Ways To Improve It
Do you ever get a tingling, itchy, or scratchy tongue or throat after eating certain raw…
Oral Allergy Syndrome: What It Is + 6 Ways To Improve ItRead More
The Role of the Microbiome in Immune-Related Diseases
“You are not what you think you are. Instead of the form staring back at you…
The Role of the Microbiome in Immune-Related DiseasesRead More
Essential Advice for Choosing Dietary Supplements
We know that over half of us use supplements in one form or another. In the US alone…