Kellyann Petrucci

Dr. Kellyann Petrucci is the coauthor of the health and lifestyle books Living Paleo For Dummies and Boosting Your Immunity For Dummies. She also created the successful kids' health and wellness program Superkids Wellness and the Paleo door-to-door home delivery food service Living Paleo Foods.

Articles & Books From Kellyann Petrucci

Boosting Your Immunity For Dummies, Portable Edition
A strong immune system protects you the from colds, flus and other infections we’re regularly exposed to in the world, so why not give it a healthy boost? Learn what makes our immune systems thrive, and how to use common sense strategies — such as superfoods, detoxification, better sleep, and stress reduction — to minimize illness and maximize your well-being.
Boosting Your Immunity For Dummies
Boost your body's defenses to fight-off disease and live stronger and longerEvery single day our bodies are under attack from nasty little organisms which range from the pesky to the frighteningly serious. So, what’s the best way to fight back? Thankfully nature has provided us with a powerful interior armor-plating—and Boosting Your Immunity For Dummies shows you how to keep that crucial biological gift in tip-top condition.
Cheat Sheet / Updated 03-27-2016
Paleo workouts are meant to be short and simple but immensely effective in helping you build strength, quickness, and endurance. Because the movements and routines are simple, proper form is key, and you have to guard against over-exercising. In addition, you have to make sure you're fueling your body with the right foods before and after exercise.
Cheat Sheet / Updated 04-08-2022
Living Paleo means eating all-natural, real foods that support steady blood sugar levels and eliminate inflammation inside the body. Living Paleo also means knowing how to estimate the right amount of food for your needs, stocking your kitchen with Paleo-friendly foods, and cooking healthful meals at home. Not sure how to make the switch to living Paleo?
Cheat Sheet / Updated 03-27-2016
Your immune system is something you can manage: When you begin to eat the right foods and live in a way that boosts your immunity, you look and feel better. Whether you’ve been diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder or just want to take control of your health and increase your energy level, you can take simple steps in the areas of nutrition and detoxification to keep your immune system healthy and happy.
Cheat Sheet / Updated 03-27-2016
If you love results, then cooking Paleo is for you. Eating Paleo boils down to one simple philosophy: eating real, fresh foods your body is designed to have. Making this lifestyle change work means getting into the kitchen — cooking quality foods, swapping out non-Paleo ingredients, using oils and spices to your best advantage, and revamping your view of snacks.
Cheat Sheet / Updated 03-22-2022
People have been fasting (in other words, not eating for a while) for centuries to prevent disease and strengthen the body. Fasting is also a safe way to lose weight.This Cheat Sheet gives you an overview of the basic principles of fasting, including what you should and shouldn't drink, so you can implement it into your routine and start your journey toward more vibrant health.
Cheat Sheet / Updated 03-27-2016
The Paleo lifestyle is a great way to feel better. What you eat makes all the difference for how you feel — and how you perform when you work out or do everyday things like rake the leaves or clean the house. In these articles, you find some tips for amping up your Paleo diet smarts, for you and for your kids.
Step by Step / Updated 03-27-2016
You can approach a detox in many ways. Ideally, you’d do a detox over weeks of rest, healthful eating, massage, accelerated elimination protocols, and supportive herbs — the way it’s done in traditional ayurvedic practice. But who has time to do that in real life? To be successful detoxing, you need to know what to expect and how to prepare.
Step by Step / Updated 04-04-2017
Protein builds you up. Growth and repair are protein’s major roles: Your body uses the protein you take in as food to build cells, synthesize new proteins, and keep your tissues healthy. Eating adequate protein supports your physique and satisfies your appetite. Protein is a nutritional powerhouse in that it provides important immune-boosting nutrients — essential fatty acids (good fats), vitamins, and minerals.