Top Posts From November + What's Happening in December (and Beyond!)
Including a now-free alpha-gal syndrome post
It’s almost December - we are in the thick of the holiday season now! Last month, we focused on holiday memories and recipes, from veggie side dishes and Diana’s vegetarian Thanksgiving suggestions to our favorite holiday sweets and a mushroom gravy how-to video. We also looked at some trending topics, such as “Functional Drinks: Worth the Price?” and “What Meal Should Be The Biggest - Or Smallest?”
One post, “What is Alpha-gal Syndrome, and Should You Be Worried?” was particularly timely, as a recent article in the New York Times covered what is thought to be the first known death attributed to this syndrome. To help all our readers understand more about this syndrome - and its causes and symptoms - we are opening up this post to everyone for free for a limited time. We hope it helps you and your family stay on top of this evolving syndrome. You can read the post here:
And in Nourished Mama Collective, Diana covered so many interesting topics, from “C-Section and Gut Health” to “Rules In Pregnancy I Threw Out” - check them out and join the discussions in Nourished Mama Collective!
Read on for our favorite posts, see what’s coming in December, and get a sneak peek at January as well.
From standout November posts to what’s on the Weil Nutrition Corner™ menu next - here’s your monthly roundup.
1) Our Favorite Autumn Foods
From persimmons and squash to pumpkin and Brussels sprouts, fall foods are some of our favorites. Find out what ones we particularly enjoy, and try Dr. Weil’s Squash Pie recipe!
2) Is Bone Broth Healthy - and Worth the Price?
Bone broth has become a pretty big health trend in recent years, but it’s hardly new. Cultures around the world have simmered bones, vegetables, and herbs for centuries to create nourishing stocks and soups. What’s changed is the renewed interest in its potential health benefits, from gut healing to immune support to joint health, and a growing focus on sourcing high-quality ingredients. See what we think about bone broth.
3) Food as Medicine: Anthocyanins
Anthocyanins are naturally occurring plant pigments that belong to the flavonoid family, which give red, blue, and purple fruits and vegetables their vivid color. They are found in foods such as blueberries, blackberries, purple grapes, red cabbage, black rice, and cherries. While a healthy addition to anyone’s diet, they may be particularly beneficial for men. Learn why, and try our tasty recipe that’s rich in anthocyanins.
4) Postpartum Hair Loss and Supplements: Diana’s Take.
Postpartum hair loss is incredibly common and, unfortunately, completely natural. During pregnancy, high estrogen levels keep your hair in a prolonged “growth” phase, which is why many people notice thicker, fuller hair. After birth, as estrogen levels drop, that extra hair finally enters its “shedding” phase all at once. What feels like alarming hair loss is really just your body returning to its normal hair growth cycle. Learn more and see what Diana suggests.
And in case you missed it, we released a slow cooker guide! A whopping 63% of you replied in our poll last month that you wanted more soup and stew recipes (casseroles coming in second), so don’t miss this free guide, which includes soups, stews, casseroles, and more. Perfect for cold weather!
And we’ve got plenty more content to serve up in the Weil Nutrition Corner™! Get ready as we cover topics such as:
Best of 2025: Find out the posts, recipes and picks that you all liked the best - as well as some of our favorites!
Healthy Holiday Tips: From eating to gifting, ideas to enjoy the holidays while boosting your health.
Hot Takes on Hot Topics: Should you starve a fever and feed a cold? Find out In The News.
Food As Medicine: Spices for digestion, anti-inflammation, immunity and more.
Our Recommendations: Including more holiday-related picks!
And be on the lookout for the new, updated Dr. Weil’s Anti-Inflammatory Food Pyramid in January 2026. We will have plenty of fun content around this re-launch: find out why it was updated, be some of the first to see the new look, join in the 14-day Challenge to makeover your kitchen so you can start 2026 living anti-inflammatory, and so much more!
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Can you discuss at some point Amla powder and any benefits it might have?