đź‘‹ Hello Friends!
I’m excited to share a special collaboration with renowned YouTuber and fitness expert, Thomas DeLauer! Recently, I had the pleasure of joining him at his studio in Thousand Oaks, where we dove deep into some of the most impactful topics in health and wellness. In this first conversation, featured above, we explore one of my all-time favorite diets for reversing a variety of chronic conditions: The Paleo Diet!
Over the years, I’ve seen firsthand how the Paleo Diet transforms health. It has been my go-to approach for patients dealing with:
1) Insulin resistance, fatty liver disease, and weight loss struggles
2) Digestive issues like bloating and Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO)
3) Autoimmune diseases
Discover why the Paleo Diet stands out as a sustainable lifestyle choice compared to other low-carb diets like keto. Patients not only see results—they stick with it.
We also dive deep into SIBO, exploring how it’s often a hidden root cause of IBS and why standard treatments often fall short. Learn about common underlying causes like low stomach acid and the surprising benefits of supplements like Betaine and Pepsin.
Next, we unravel the complex relationship between food allergies, sensitivities, and SIBO. Find out why these issues often feed into each other and what tests are most reliable for uncovering hidden food sensitivities.
Finally, we delve into autoimmune diseases, explaining the fascinating mechanism of molecular mimicry. Learn why gluten can be a major trigger, especially in conditions like Hashimoto’s thyroid disease.
Curious about how to start? I’ll walk you through a day of Paleo meals, giving you practical examples for breakfast, lunch, and dinner to help you get started!
Correcting Stomach Acid with Betaine and Pepsin
Here’s my favorite Paleo twist on Spaghetti Bolognese! Swap traditional spaghetti with Hearts of Palm Pasta—a low-carb, high-fiber alternative made entirely from the Hearts of Palm vegetable, cut into noodle-like strands. It’s a fantastic pasta substitute that closely mimics the texture of regular noodles and can be easily found at Trader Joe’s or online.
Bolognese Sauce:
1 jar of organic pasta sauce
1 lb of organic chicken or meat of your choice
1 large onion🧅, chopped
2 cloves of garlic🧄, minced
1 green bell pepper🫑, chopped
1 broccoli crown🥦, chopped into florets
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 and 1/4 tsp Himalayan salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup olive oilÂ
Fresh basil🌿 for garnishing
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Instructions:
1) In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium-low heat. Sauté the onions, garlic, and bell peppers until caramelized and fragrant.
2) Add the ground chicken, season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook, breaking up the meat with a spatula, until browned.
3) Reduce the heat and let any excess moisture evaporate before adding the pasta sauce and broccoli florets. Simmer for 5 minutes until the sauce is well combined and the broccoli is tender.
4) To prepare the Hearts of Palm pasta, simply warm it in a pan with a drizzle of olive oil for about 5 minutes.
5) Serve the pasta topped with the bolognese sauce and fresh chopped basil.
Enjoy this delicious and healthy twist on a classic dish!
Thanks for reading this week’s newsletter. Please share it with your friends and family members who may benefit from a Paleo diet.
Wishing you all great health,
Rajsree Nambudripad, MD
Dr. Rajsree is a caring and compassionate physician, who is board-certified in both Internal Medicine and Integrative/Holistic medicine. She is passionate about helping patients optimize their health through a preventative approach involving healthy lifestyle, dietary changes, targeted nutritional supplementation, and optimizing hormones.  Her practice is unique in the personalized attention she devotes to each and every patient.