
By William Cole, D.C., IFMCP
Over the years my diet has gone through many changes. As a functional medicine practitioner, I've spent years and countless hours studying the human body and how to optimize nutrients in food for thriving health. When I first started my journey toward healthier eating, I was a staunch real-food vegan; however, the more I learned, the more I realized that a typical high-carb vegan diet, depending on sprouted whole grains and legumes for energy, was not optimal for my body long term.