Kristy Eichenberger

Enjoys learning, writing, & being creative! Loves being in nature; active & health conscious!

[Kristy Eichenberger @Eichenberger_KE]

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[DishbyDavid @daavid3]

Most butter is missing the most important step. Fermentation. Before refrigeration, all butter was cultured. Cream sat out for hours, fermented naturally, then got churned. That's how butter was made for thousands of years. The bacteria broke down the cream, developed flavor,

[Kristie Leong M.D. @DrKristieLeong]

Did you know turmeric does more than fight inflammation?

The whole turmeric root contains natural polysaccharides that act like prebiotic substrates, supporting the growth of beneficial bacteria in lab studies.

And while curcumin itself isn’t a prebiotic, its low absorption means much of it reaches the colon, where it can influence microbial balance through antimicrobial and anti‑inflammatory effects.

Together, these compounds may help create a gut environment that’s more resilient, diverse, and metabolically supportive.

#MicrobiomeHealth
#CurcuminBenefits

[Mark Hyman, M.D. @drmarkhyman]

We’re living through the worst chronic disease epidemic in human history, and it’s not a mystery why.

Our ultra-processed, nutrient-poor diet.
The overload of environmental toxins.
Chronic stress, poor sleep, disrupted circadian rhythms.
Overuse of antibiotics.

These changes compound across generations, disrupting the one system that ties it all together: the immune system.

Want to fix chronic disease? Start by fixing what’s driving it.

[Maxine Pye @LiveAncestral]

Why are we feeding babies sugar?

Babies do not need added sugar.

They are growing faster than almost any other time in life. Their brains are developing, their nervous systems are developing, their blood volume is increasing and they are building new tissue every day.

That requires actual nutrients.

Protein. Fat. Iron. Zinc. B12. Choline. Essential fatty acids.

This is exactly where animal foods make sense.

In a randomised trial, breastfed babies given puréed beef as a complementary food accepted it just as well as infant cereal, while the beef provided substantially more zinc. Zinc is especially important during rapid growth because babies’ requirements increase while the amount supplied by breast milk naturally falls.

Other research looking at meat during weaning has found better haemoglobin measures with greater red meat intake, and systematic reviews of the trials conclude that meat is an important source of bioavailable iron and zinc during infancy.

Meat also naturally provides B12, complete protein and highly absorbable iron. Eggs provide fat, protein and choline, one of the nutrients needed in large amounts while the brain is developing.

And yet we’ve somehow created an entire industry selling babies sweet pouches, biscuits, cereals and desserts before they can even speak.

Added sugar provides none of those essential nutrients.

A baby does not need to learn that every meal should taste like pudding.

Give them meat. Eggs. Fish. Full-fat dairy where tolerated. Proper whole foods.

We have one of the most nutrient-hungry humans on the planet…

and we’re selling them sugar in a pouch.

[Kristy Eichenberger @Eichenberger_KE]

@drmarkhyman I rarely eat breakfast, but if you do, this is the healthiest way. I just intermittent fast. 😊

[Mark Hyman, M.D. @drmarkhyman]

Your breakfast is either medicine or poison.

Most people start their day with sugar: cereal, pastries, juice, oatmeal with dried fruit. Within an hour, their blood sugar crashes, they’re hungry again, and they’re locked into cravings for the rest of the day.

Protein changes everything.

When you eat protein first thing, you stabilize blood sugar, reduce ghrelin (your hunger hormone), and activate satiety signals. You’re literally reprogramming your metabolism. About 30% of protein calories are burned just digesting it, that’s the thermic effect of food working in your favor.

Plus, you’re giving your brain the amino acids it needs to make serotonaaand dopamine. Better mood. Better focus. Better energy.

What I eat:
-Eggs with greens and avocado
-Protein smoothie with almond butter
-Full-fat Greek yogurt with nuts (no sugar)
-Leftover salmon or chicken

Stop eating dessert for breakfast. Start with ~30 grams of protein and watch what happens to your energy, your cravings, and your waistline!

What are you eating tomorrow morning? 👇

[Kristie Leong M.D. @DrKristieLeong]

Most people stacking their plates with lentils, chickpeas, and whole grains still end up with low iron and zinc.

The problem isn’t how much you’re eating. It’s that plant minerals stay locked up by natural binding compounds and your body barely absorbs them.

Research shows a simple fix:

Add garlic or onion.

A study found:

Iron bioaccessibility jumps by up to 73.3% in pulses and 65.9% in cereals.

Zinc bioaccessibility can rise by as much as 159.4% in grains. Both raw and cooked work.

Why this matters:

Alliums contain sulfur compounds that increase the solubility and uptake of these minerals during digestion.

Without that pairing, many people fall into a quiet vicious cycle - persistent fatigue, more “nutrient-dense” grains, still-poor absorption, and ongoing deficiency.

You don’t need expensive supplements. Start in the skillet.

Make sautéed garlic and onion the non-negotiable base every time you cook lentils, rice, beans, or oats.

What’s your go-to way to use garlic or onions in everyday meals?

Ref: Gautam et al., 2010 (J Agric Food Chem)

[Kristy Eichenberger @Eichenberger_KE]

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[Kristy Eichenberger @Eichenberger_KE]

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Starbucks employees expose that Starbucks is using “blending powder” in many of their newer drinks

This new powder was just introduced this month. If you drink Starbucks you should be concerned about this

This “blending powder” consists of Gum arabic, maltodextrin, xanthan gum, natural flavor, silica and stevia extract (rebaudioside-A)

The reason they use it is because it acts as an emulsifier and stabilizer

The gums and other components create a smoother, more consistent frozen blended texture and slows separation that would otherwise happen soon after the drink leaves the blender

Starbucks employees have been making videos saying it makes their throats hurt, makes them cough and makes their head hurt

The silica is silicon dioxide and acts as an anti-caking agent. This is a very controversial ingredient for health concerns

But it’s also a concern for these Starbucks employees because inhaling it is dangerous

Fine silica dust can become airborne when the powder is scooped. Prolonged or repeated inhalation of certain forms of silica is linked to serious lung conditions like silicosis

This should not be put in drinks we consume

Our food is a science experiment

‘Starbucks Workers United and individual baristas have publicly raised concerns since the powder’s introduction around mid-July 2026. Reports include the powder becoming airborne easily, along with some partners mentioning symptoms like sore throats, coughing, or chest irritation’

[Kristy Eichenberger @Eichenberger_KE]

@ItsDaManAce My dad wanted something like this.

[Mark Hyman, M.D. @drmarkhyman]

Send this to someone you’re on your health journey with.

Every meal, every workout, every night’s sleep—it’s all building the future you. What you do now, in your 20s, 30s, and even 50s, shapes the health you’ll experience in the decades to come.

To understand why the choices you make today impact your future health, consider this: chronic disease and mobility loss are rooted in long-term, silent processes. Inflammation, poor diet, stress, and lack of exercise can slowly damage your cells, arteries, and brain, starting decades before symptoms appear.

These conditions are not random—they develop over time based on lifestyle factors. Every healthy choice you make now can slow or even prevent these processes. It’s all connected.

It’s never too late—or too soon—to start living well.

[made me smile @mademe__smile]

Life is more beautiful when you have friends who know how to be friends.

[Mark Hyman, M.D. @drmarkhyman]

There are things I’ve stopped chasing, because I’ve seen what they actually do to the human body — and I can’t unsee it.

Here’s what I willingly go without:

Ultra-processed food. This is the one that matters most. 73% of the American food supply is ultra-processed. These products are engineered by food scientists to override your hunger signals, hijack your dopamine system, and keep you eating past the point of fullness. I don’t eat them because I’ve watched what they do to my patients — and what they were quietly doing to me.

Skipping movement. Exercise is mitochondrial medicine. It’s the single most powerful intervention we have for insulin sensitivity, neurogenesis, mood regulation, and longevity. At 66, I am in the best shape of my life and that did not happen by accident.

Neglecting my brain. Cognitive decline is not inevitable. It is largely driven by lifestyle — blood sugar dysregulation, chronic inflammation, poor sleep, sedentary behavior, nutritional deficiencies. What you do in your 40s, 50s, and 60s determines what your brain looks like in your 80s.

Alcohol. I’m not rigid about it. A glass of wine with good friends, good food, good conversation — sometimes that’s medicine too. But the one-off drink that fragments my sleep, tanks my HRV, and clouds my thinking the next morning is a trade that stopped making sense a long time ago.

Chronic stress. I’m not immune to it. At 66, I’m still writing, seeing patients, traveling, building. Stress is part of the job. The difference is I no longer let it sit in my body unchecked. Chronic, unmanaged stress raises cortisol, suppresses immune function, shrinks the hippocampus, disrupts sleep, and accelerates aging at the cellular level.

After 30 years in functional medicine, I’ve made these trades because the return is undeniable — energy, clarity, strength, sleep, resilience, and a body that functions the way it was designed to.

You don’t have to give up everything. But you do have to get honest about what things are actually costing you.

[Sama Hoole @SamaHoole]

To find a hidden tumour, they inject you with radioactive sugar and photograph where it goes.

It works, reliably, because the cancer drinks that glucose so greedily it flares up on the scan like a bonfire while the healthy tissue around it sits dark. The entire technology rests on one fact nobody says out loud in the room: the tumour runs on sugar, and it will outbid the rest of your body for every last gram of it.

We have known about this appetite for the better part of a century. We built a vast imaging industry on the back of it. We use it today, in every major hospital, to hunt the disease down.

Then, having located the cancer by following the sugar, they bring round the lunch trolley. White toast. Tinned fruit in syrup. A carton of juice, a biscuit, and a leaflet recommending plenty of wholesome carbohydrates to keep your strength up.

We spend a fortune using sugar to find the thing.

Then we sit the patient down and feed it.

Read that twice.

[Kristy Eichenberger @Eichenberger_KE]

@DrKristieLeong I’ll add them into my training 😊

[Kristie Leong M.D. @DrKristieLeong]

🚨 Most people do squats wrong for real results after 40.

Regular squats build strength.

But they miss the explosive power their body needs to stay strong, mobile, and independent as they age.

Enter squat jumps.

This movement is a plyometric upgrade that fires up fast-twitch muscle fibers, one that builds strength and power.

They also torch calories, and trigger bone remodeling through impact.

Studies show just weeks of jump training can boost vertical jump height by ~25%.

I see the vicious cycle all the time: declining muscle power → poor balance → higher fall risk → loss of independence.

Squat jumps break this cycle by building explosive strength in your quads, glutes, hamstrings, core, while supporting bone density.

Try this: 3 sets of 8-10 squat jumps.

1.Stand with feet shoulder-width apart.
2.Squat down.
3.Propel upward into a jump.
https://t.co/njsTX5GReq soft and repeat.

No equipment needed.

Are you ready to jumpstart your power?

#LongevityTraining
#StrengthAfter40
#SquatJumps