Dr. Kellyann Petrucci , M.S, N.D., is a board-certified naturopath and nutrition consultant who focuses her work on “naturally transforming people” through assorted natural anti-aging and weight loss techniques. Petrucci’s website explains that her philosophy includes treating the whole patient, not just the symptoms, no matter how much time is involved. She aspires to help her clients feel younger and healthier while “moving beyond trends and fads to discover a way of life that works for your body and mind.” Petrucci prides herself on helping clients get fast results by ridding the body of inflammation and sticking strictly with Paleo guidelines for the first 30 days of the a diet. Grains are eliminated, “Paleo breads” are served, sandwiches are made on lettuce wraps, and refined sugars are out the door. Dairy is replaced by cashews, almonds or coconut flours, butters, and milks.
So how does it all work?
One central aspect of Petrucci’s advice centers around the benefits of bone broth and fasting. Since most of her clients struggle with weight loss, and fasting is the quickest known method of jump-starting weight loss, Petrucci advises her obese patients (or those just wishing to lose a few pounds) to fast at least one or two days per week. This, she insists, “sends your metabolism into hyperdrive.”
Why is fasting so beneficial?
Petrucci further explains that fasting, while primarily cutting caloric intake, also benefits the body by managing optimal glucagon and insulin levels, kicking the human growth hormone into gear, detoxifying the body, and elevating autophagy — or the elimination of old cells.
But…fasting is hard
Additionally, since the doctor is realistic and understands how hard fasting really is for most individuals, she advises a remedy in the form of — bone broth. If you don’t know what it is, the doctor offers one of her own recipes here. Calling it a “high-octane fat burner,” Petrucci suggests bone broth contains very few calories while simultaneously being satisfying to the palate and reducing hunger, as well as carrying the collagen-building and anti-inflammatory nutrients, is detoxifying, and promoting a healthy gut and joint healing.
Why focus on these areas?
The biggest two reasons people struggle to lose weight are, says Petrucci, inflammation and less than optimal gut health. Inflammation, she explains, is the result of a harmful cycle of inflammatory fat cells which can lead to numerous assorted health problems in addition to weight gain. Also, the “microbiome” of one’s gut, meaning the bacteria hanging out in the linings of our bellies, are often out of whack in overweight individuals. The wrong kinds of foods prepared the wrong way lead to an imbalance of the beneficial bacteria necessary to maintain gut health. But there’s hope, insists the doctor. According to Petrucci, ” the cells within your body regenerate every 21 days, giving you an opportunity to create healthy organs in this time period. Eating right over the course of 21 days can help to stabilize your blood sugar, reduce inflammation, and heal your gut.”
Where can I get more information?
Aside from her website, Dr. Petrucci has written several bestselling books includingDr. Kellyann’s Bone Broth Cookbook and Dr. Kellyann’s Bone Broth Diet as well as Boosting Your Immunity for Dummies, the Paleo Cookbook for Dummies, Paleo Workouts for Dummies, and Fast Diets for Dummies. She also contributes regular written pieces to websites like MindBodyGreen, Everyday Health, and Huffington Post, hosts her own PBS special called 21 Days to a Slimmer, Younger You, and has been featured on various national news programs, as well as both Dr. Oz and The Doctors. You may have also seen her mentioned in TIME, the Wall Street Journal and Hour magazines.
What qualifies Dr. Kellyann to make these claims?
Dr. Petrucci studied naturopathic medicine in Switzerland and England and is certified to practice biological medicine by Dr. Thomas Rau of the Swiss Paracelsus Klinik Lustmuhle. She had her own medical practice in Bucks County, Pennsylvania for twenty years, and is currently managing a practice in Birmingham, Michigan. Her MindBodyGreen author’s page explains she is also a concierge doctor to the stars in both New York City and Los Angeles. In addition, Dr. Petrucci is the creator of the 30 Day Reset Program, the online PaleoPractice.com program, and the Superkids Wellness site. The doctor’s blog features regular posts on various aspects of health and diet as well.
