Buckle up, as today we're going to talk about a topic that's been causing quite a ruckus - SUPERFOODS! You know, that term plastered on every health magazine and buzzed about by every fitness guru. When you think of superfoods, your mind probably wanders to fruits, veggies, grains, and all those plant-based goodies we've been taught to heap onto ou...

Today we're stepping away from the beaten path, challenging the status quo and, hopefully, leaving you with a fresh perspective. We're talking about the much-lauded DASH diet and how it might not be the panacea it's made out to be. If you enjoy this post and want to dive deeper, I've just published an episode on my podcast, The Sickening Truth, whe...

Let's talk about something that grabbed my attention recently. As I was doing my daily scroll through my social media feed, an article stopped me in my tracks. The headline? "Man who ate only McDonald's for 100 days to lose weight shares his final results." Now, as someone who lives and breathes health and nutrition, you can bet that piqued my inte...

Do you know what's hotter than a ghost pepper right now? Gluten-free diets. But I'm about to pour a bucket of cold water on this fiery trend.Here's the thing: Celiac disease isn't as complex as it sounds. It's just inflammation of the intestines, sparked off by gluten and gliadin – proteins found in grains. Yes, that's right, your favorite bread mi...

When you're on the journey to better health, it can be tempting to fall for the promises of the latest gadgets, supplements, and treatments. After attending a health convention recently, I've realized that many people are spending their hard-earned money on things that might not be as effective as they think. In fact, being healthy shouldn't be exp...

So, let's talk about Lance Reddick, one of the main characters from the John Wick series. At the age of 60, he passed away due to "natural causes," which in this case meant heart disease. But wait a minute, since when is heart disease considered a natural cause of death?Growing up, many of us associated natural causes with the peaceful passing of e...

As a metabolic health practitioner, I often work with clients who are looking to improve their health through diet and lifestyle changes. One of the most common issues I see is women making healthy choices that may actually be making them sick. [FREE GUIDE: 5 "HEALTHY" FOODS MAKING YOU SICKER & FATTER] One such example is the use of olive oil.&...

Have you ever felt frustrated or even hopeless about how you look? How you feel?  Your health? Let me share a story with you about "Bob". Bob was feeling really frustrated and hopeless. At only 52 years old he weighed in at 250 lbs. In his words, he used to be fit and healthy when he was younger, but over the years he's&nbs...

Yeah, too little salt is a thing, and eating too little salt can create metabolic problems.    But Tisha, I was just diagnosed with hypertension and my doctor gave me some meds and told me to eat a low-salt, low-fat diet.   Here's the deal. Salt has long been considered the "bad guy", blamed for everything from high bl...

Shelly was stunned when she heard the doctor's words. "You have hypertension, Shelly. Your blood pressure is too high. You need to start taking medication right away." She felt a surge of fear and disbelief. How could this be? She was only 42 years old. She had always been healthy and active. She had never smoked or drank excessively. She ate what ...

I'm going to share a story with you about a client of mine. She is a woman in her mid-40s who was feeling tired, overwhelmed and was in constant pain. She knew something wasn't right but was having trouble getting the answers she needed. She kept pushing through the discomfort, as she had for years, but every year it was becoming harder a...

It's time to talk about a topic that hits close to home for so many of us - medical gaslighting. It's tough enough to deal with health issues, but when you feel like your doctor isn't taking your concerns seriously, it can be even more overwhelming. You may have gone from doctor to doctor, only to be told that your symptoms are "all in your he...

Today I want to focus on what many call "non-scale victories". Don't worry, I'll explain in more detail below but before we jump in, let me ask you this. Which small achievements can you celebrate today? How are you going to celebrate them? So often we set goals and wait to celebrate until the goal is reached. Some of those goals are short-term and...

When was the last time you stepped on a scale?  When was the last time you stepped on the scale and liked the number you saw on the screen? 🔢 What does the idea of weighing yourself do to your attitude? Do you get excited? Do you love heading to the doctor's office knowing that the first thing they're going to do is weigh you?  Does ...

Almost every day I hear people tell me, but I eat healthy, so why am I ________?  Curious as I am, I always ask, what does eating healthy mean?  Or what does that look like to you?  You would be surprised to how misinformed so many people are when it comes to understanding what truly eating for health means.  Here's the kicker.&...

Last week we started a discussion about Intermittent Fasting (IF) and the different protocols or methods recommended. Today I'm going to provide a bit more information about why you'd choose one method over another. Next week, I'll share more about what fasting does and how to make it a bit easier so that if you do decide to add IF to your health a...

Did you know? The longest fast on record took place in 1971 when Angus Barbieri fasted for 382 days? Yep! 382 days! Now I am in no way suggesting you attempt such a feat! Not at all! i just wanted to share a cool bit of trivia with you. Now, what if I told you intermittent fasting was really intermittent eating?  Say what?  What in t...

Did You Know? 42% of US adults take more than 5 medications per day.15%-30% of senior hospital admissions are secondary to medication problems.60% of older adults take their medication improperly and approximately 140,000 die as a result.There is a word used to describe a person who takes 5 or more medications daily and that word is polypharmacy.&n...

Did you know? That when your blood sugar is at a healthy level, there's only about a teaspoon of glucose, or about 5g-7g, in your bloodstream? Yep! It's true! So what happens when you eat a bagel, which typically has about 40 grams of carbs, or maybe an apple, with 20 grams of carbs? Well, you've just put five to ten times more sugar into your bloo...

Did you know? The stress you feel before, during, and after your Thanksgiving meal can cause you to gain more weight or spike your blood sugar?Yep! It's true! Thanks to that darn hormone called CORTISOL! We stress, and our body responds with cortisol. So what is cortisol? It's a hormone that tells our fat and muscle cells to stop listenin...

Over the last couple of weeks, I've explained what insulin is, how it's an essential hormone for everyone (not just those with diabetes), and what happens when we become insulin resistant. Now it's time to talk about carbs and how they play into all of this. But first … a little chuckle :) Did you know?When you eat carbohydrates (carbs), your ...

Remember when I shared with you that only > Check out Understanding and Reversing Insulin Resistance here. In this program, I'll cover: + How to properly determine IF you have insulin resistance, how bad it is, and where it's coming from + The "Metabolic Dysfunction Continuum" and what really drives poor metabolic health (it's not just a poor diet ...

According to the CDC approximately 96 million American adults - that's more than 1 in 3 - have prediabetes.  What's even more concerning is that more than 80% don't know they have it.  Yep, more than 80% don't know.  How could that be? There are so many possible explanations but to not point fingers at one reason or another...

So I opened my practice and started this blog as a way to shake things up in your health world.  This post today is most likely going to do just that so get ready for some "wait, whats", "get outs" and mindblown reactions.   Let me start by repeating the headline. .... diabetes and obesity are not genetic. &n...

Today I'm going to talk about what happens when insulin can no longer do its job and we become what is known as insulin resistant.  (If you didn't read my earlier blog about insulin, called But I don't take insulin and you're curious about insulin, give it a read here.)   But in true Tisha fashion, here's a quick chuckle be...

When I speak with clients about metabolic health and insulin resistance, I so often hear, "But I don't take insulin so what you're saying Tisha can't apply to me. After all, if I'm not taking insulin, I obviously don't have a problem with insulin, so none of this stuff matters and insulin is not why I'm gaining weight or feeling sicker."&...

Question for you. When was the last time something caught your attention on social media? Let me clarify that question ... something that didn't make you angry, sick to your stomach, or shock the crap out of you? Something that actually made you think, reflect, or even challenge you? Last night I had that kind of moment with a random post on Facebo...

A recent National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) claims only 6.8% of American adults are metabolically healthy.  The study further breaks down the following statistics: Only 0.4% of those over the age of 65 years were considered to have optimal health. Only 17% of those between the ages of 20–34 ...

We all spend so much time trying to learn how to count macros and calories.  We search for recipes or quick ideas of how to throw a meal together when we are short on time.  But how much do we really know about food storage, especially when it comes to those leftovers, love them or hate them, that we usually end up with them? &n...

The who, what, and why of Tisha Talk … Holy cow! I cannot believe after all of these years, I am finally publishing my first blog post, and am so excited about what is yet to come! Not only am I excited to be writing this right now, but I am even more flipping excited knowing that YOU are here reading it! Can I get a YAHOO!! My name is Tisha Castil...