First article I have ever written for a paper!!
The Groundhog is a paper written in Mentone and they asked me to write an article for the paper! I was honored so I am including a link below. I wrote this about a week and a half ago so just to update: vitamin D can improve the...
Lemon Water: Hydration and Health
Hydration is so important to your overall well-being! Water is the best beverage, but it can be plain and unappealing, especially if you are trying to transition away from overly sweetened beverages and sodas. Also, some people...
Spring Solar Challenges
Springtime Solar Panel Challenges: Written by: Dr. Frannie Koe, MD Edited by: Breanne Hughes On my farm, we use solar power. I love us not having a power bill and the self-sufficiency that solar energy brings. However, using...
Food Finder: A Hopeful Solution
Written by: Dr. Frannie Koe, MD One of my primary drives for building the AgroshareMD website was to create the Food Finder Map. Our team wants Alabamians to find and have access to pastured raised meats and sustainably grown...
Dumping RA
Written by: Dr. Frannie Koe, MD Edited by: Breanne Hughes Some of you may already know that I have Rheumatoid Arthritis, or RA, which is an autoimmune disorder. Besides being a doctor, I am also a person and a patient. I share...
Chocolate Pudding a New Way
Written by: Dr. Frannie Koe, MD Avocados are a wonderful healthy fat and go well in so many dishes, including smoothies and desserts. You can even use them to make a healthier chocolate pudding! This is actually a perfect way to...
Anti-Inflammatory Golden Milk
Written by: Dr. Frannie Koe, MD Golden milk may sound strange if you have never encountered it before, and its bright yellow color can be startling. But this turmeric-based drink has a long history of being used for its multiple...
Going to ASAN meeting this past weekend was great!!
I always forget to take many pictures! So I have only a few pictures of our event. But I have pictures of the location from the web! I went down to Camp Beckwith in Fairhope, Alabama last Thursday to attend the Food and Farm...
Keto Hot Chocolate
Written by: Dr. Frannie Koe, MD I love to drink hot chocolate, especially in the fall and winter. Unfortunately, regular milk is not keto-friendly, and neither is processed white sugar. However, you don’t have to give up your...
Keto Coconut Pies
Written by: Dr. Frannie Koe, MD Just because you follow a Keto diet doesn’t mean you can’t still enjoy treats. Especially during the holidays and family celebrations, it is nice to have dessert options that are lower in sugar...
Swap Sugary Soda for Herbal Tea
Written by: Dr. Frannie Koe, MD I teach about the Ketogenic diet and reducing carbohydrate intake frequently. One of the many questions, and often the first question I get when trying to teach people to reduce carbs, is what...
Low-Carb Eggnog: A Holiday Treat!
Written by: Dr. Frannie Koe, MD I have always loved eggnog because it is such a comforting, nostalgic drink. Unfortunately, it is loaded with sugar! An easy way to transform this classic drink into a keto-friendly treat is...
Ice Cream and a Note on Food Safety
Written by: Dr. Frannie Koe, MD I try to avoid sugar, but I have to admit that my favorite treat is ice cream. I have had several requests for a good recipe, and fortunately, one of my patients at the clinic told me how they...
Chaffles: A Keto Trick!
Written by: Dr. Frannie Koe, MD Several years ago, someone on my Facebook page recommended I join a group called Chaffles. Everyone was raving about this keto way to make bread or waffles, and the concept intrigued me, so I...
Time for fall gardens!
Here in our area we can plant fall gardens that actually will grow all winter and into the spring. Kale grows well and easily without worrying about bugs and weeds throughout the winter. I have grown it until late May if I pull...